TV series
Mottainai Grandma
2020, Japanese, on YouTube.
In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Status
- Ended in 2020
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Mottainai Grandma Goes to Magic Land
Aired 26 June 2020
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 5 June 2020
- Last aired
- 26 June 2020
- Network
- YouTube
- Original title
- もったいないばあさん
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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Mottainai Grandma: quick answers
Is Mottainai Grandma worth watching?
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How many seasons of Mottainai Grandma are there?
Mottainai Grandma has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 5 minutes each.
Is Mottainai Grandma finished?
Yes. Mottainai Grandma ended in 2020, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Mottainai Grandma on?
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Mottainai Grandma parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Mottainai Grandma?
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