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Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? (2026)

Japanese · Comedy / Drama · 54 min
Rating still forming — too few ratings yet
Released 22 Oct 2026
Page updated 24 Oct 2026

Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? is streaming in Japan on Netflix.

FilmyChill score Too early — 4 audience ratings so far, no critics' verdict yet. How scoring works

What the audience says

Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? left our list before the numbers on this Japanese series settled — too few votes for a firm verdict. Episodes clock in around 54 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix.

Is it worth starting?

This is a first season — Japanese comedy with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.

Skip if
you want real stakes underneath the jokes
Best for
An episode-a-night rhythm

Story

Gen Takasegawa, the first Japanese actor to play the lead role at London's Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, has been unable to return to Japan for some time. After two years, he finally makes his way back home, only to find out that he is suddenly and completely forgotten by the entire world.

Good to know

Runtime~54 min per episode
GenreComedy / Drama
LanguageJapanese
Best screenStream at home

Director

Kankuro Kudo

Cast

Koji Yakusho
Koji Yakusho
Gen Takasegawa
Kento Kaku
Kento Kaku
Tetsu Okamoto
Noriko Eguchi
Noriko Eguchi
Machiko Takasegawa
Yuumi Kawai
Yuumi Kawai
Ema Nonomura
Masatoshi Hamada
Masatoshi Hamada
Daichi Mibu
Shusaku Kamikawa
Shusaku Kamikawa
Oomori

Where to watch in Japan

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Availability as of 24 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? worth watching?
It's too early for a verdict — Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? doesn't have enough ratings yet. This is a first season — Japanese comedy with drama threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Did Someone Happen to Mention Me??
You can stream Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? in Japan on Netflix.
What language is Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? in?
Did Someone Happen to Mention Me? is a Japanese series (Comedy / Drama).
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