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Anpan

2025-03-31 · 15 min / episode · ★ 8.3

Drama

In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.

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Production companies
NHK
Countries
Japan
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Mio ImadaMio ImadaNobu Asada
Takumi KitamuraTakumi KitamuraTakashi Yanai
Ryo KaseRyo KaseYutaro Asada
Noriko EguchiNoriko EguchiHatako Asada
Yuumi KawaiYuumi KawaiRanko Asada
Nanoka HaraNanoka HaraMeiko Asada
Kotaro YoshidaKotaro YoshidaKamaji Asada
Miyoko AsadaMiyoko AsadaKura Asada
Kanata HosodaKanata HosodaGo Hara
Nanako MatsushimaNanako MatsushimaTomiko Yanai
Kazunari NinomiyaKazunari NinomiyaKiyoshi Yanai
Motoki NakazawaMotoki NakazawaChihiro Yanai
Naho TodaNaho TodaChiyoko Yanai
Yutaka TakenouchiYutaka TakenouchiHiroshi Yanai

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