Amachan (2013)
The few who rated it like it.
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Amachan is streaming in Japan on NHK On Demand.
What the audience says
The few people who have rated Amachan rate this Japanese series highly. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 15 ratings — a small sample, so treat it with caution. Episodes run about 15 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on NHK On Demand.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese drama. Only 15 people have rated it, so treat that 8.3 as an early signal rather than a verdict.
- Skip if
- you want a story that moves quickly
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Aki Amano, a high-school girl from Tokyo moves to the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region to become a female diver. She becomes a local idol, then returns to Tokyo to try to become a real idol, and finally returns to Tohoku to help revitalize the area after the Great East Japan earthquake.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~15 min per episode |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kankuro Kudo
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 9 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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