TV series
The How & Why
1984–1986, Japanese, on TBS.
Why is seawater salty? What causes volcanoes to erupt? Why don't man-made satellites fall from the sky? What makes people sleepy? Answers to these questions and more are in this animated title which explores topics of nature, customs, and technology.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 100
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1986
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Latest episode
S1 E100: Episode 100
Aired 29 March 1986
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 7 April 1984
- Last aired
- 29 March 1986
- Network
- TBS
- Original title
- まんがどうして物語
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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The How & Why: quick answers
Is The How & Why worth watching?
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How many seasons of The How & Why are there?
The How & Why has 1 season and 100 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The How & Why finished?
Yes. The How & Why ended in 1986, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The How & Why on?
The How & Why isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
The How & Why parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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