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
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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 |
| Genre | Comedy / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kankuro Kudo
Cast

Koji Yakusho
Gen Takasegawa

Kento Kaku
Tetsu Okamoto

Noriko Eguchi
Machiko Takasegawa

Yuumi Kawai
Ema Nonomura

Masatoshi Hamada
Daichi Mibu

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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