Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 31 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 23, 2012
- Season
- Summer 2012
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Shohei Shibata
- Original creator
- Ken Kaizu
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 53/100
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
The 30-minute film centers around a group of high school nurses called Himeyuri who served during the Battle of Okinawa during World War II. The Himeyuri Alumnae Incorporated Foundation, which runs the Himeyuri Peace Museum in Okinawa, produced the film with the aim to convey the experiences of those high school nurses, many of whom lost their lives during the battle, to children.
Should you watch Himeyuri?
Only if you enjoy drama, especially stories with historical, war, biographical.
Reception is lukewarm: 53/100 on AniList, with 16% of 149 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #53 highest-rated film of 2012.
About 6.3% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 31-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Ken Kaizu
- Director
- Shohei Shibata
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Himeyuri FAQ
How long is Himeyuri?
Himeyuri runs 31 minutes (31 minutes).
Is Himeyuri finished?
Yes. Himeyuri has finished airing — the final episode aired June 23, 2012.
Is Himeyuri based on a manga?
No. Himeyuri is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.