Kodou Iwamoto
main character
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5.4
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 4, 2026 – September 19, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Shiibashi
- Music
- Yoshiaki Dewa, Tooru Ishitsuka
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 54/100
- Also known as
- Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Super Power72%Male Protagonist70%Primarily Male Cast66%Military64%Seinen55%School52%Urban Fantasy40%Boys' Love40%Historical35%Swordplay33%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER5.4 / 10 AniList score
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai
岩元先輩ノ推薦• Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen
Synopsis
The year 1910. Iwamoto Kodou is a young boy who has successfully carried out many curious missions under the military's directive. His destinations lead to encounters with the strange, weaving tales of history that have yet to be told.
Trailer
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Should you watch Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
Only if you enjoy action and supernatural, especially stories with super power, male protagonist, primarily male cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 54/100 on AniList, with 16% of 691 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
24.8% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Hiroshi Shiibashi
- Director
- Toshifumi Kawase
- Series composition
- Keiichirou Oochi
- Character design
- Atsuko Nakajima
- Music
- Yoshiaki Dewa
- Music
- Tooru Ishitsuka
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“BUDDING” by THE JET BOY BANGERZ · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Koko ni Iru” by WOLF HOWL HARMONY · eps 1-
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Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai FAQ
How many episodes does Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai have?
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai finished?
Yes. Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai has finished airing — the final episode aired September 19, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
No sequel is listed for Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai based on a manga?
Yes. Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai adapts the manga by Hiroshi Shiibashi.
Who animated Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Toshifumi Kawase.
Who sings the opening of Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
The opening, "BUDDING", is performed by THE JET BOY BANGERZ.
Where can I watch Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai?
Recommendations from Iwamoto-Senpai is listed on Crunchyroll, iQ. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.