Pepe Benengeli
main character
OVA
6.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Total watch time
- 54 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 24, 2007
- Season
- Fall 2007
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- MADHOUSE
- Director
- Kitarou Kousaka
- Original creator
- Iou Kuroda
- Music
- Toshiyuki Honda
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Estimated watch time
0h 54m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cycling60%Seinen20%Suicide20%Outdoor Activities20%Primarily Male Cast20%Primarily Adult Cast20%Male Protagonist20%Foreign20%
OVAFINISHED2007 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
茄子 スーツケースの渡り鳥• Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori
Synopsis
Team Pao Pao Beer travel east to participate in the Japan Cup in what is very likely to be their final season together. Pepe Benengeli and teammate Jean Luigi Ciocci face an uncertain future and are also yet to come to terms with the suicide of one their heroes, Marco Rondanini. What follows is an introspective into the important things in life from the perspective of the professional cyclist.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase?
Probably, if you enjoy drama and sports, especially stories with cycling.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 31% of 727 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #14 highest-rated anime of 2007.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 2.2% of viewers drop it.
Watch Nasu: Summer in Andalusia first: this continues its story.
At about 54 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Iou Kuroda
- Director
- Kitarou Kousaka
- Character design
- Kitarou Kousaka
- Music
- Toshiyuki Honda
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Nasu: Summer in Andalusia (2003)
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Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase FAQ
How many episodes does Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase have?
Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase has 1 episodes of about 54 minutes each, roughly 54 minutes in total.
Is Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase finished?
Yes. Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase has finished airing — the final episode aired October 24, 2007.
Is there a season 2 of Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase?
No sequel is listed for Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
What should I watch before Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase?
Watch Nasu: Summer in Andalusia first — Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase is a direct sequel.
Is Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase based on a manga?
Yes. Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase adapts the manga by Iou Kuroda.
Who animated Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase?
Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase was animated by MADHOUSE and directed by Kitarou Kousaka.