TV series
Kokugo Gannen
1985, Japanese, on NHK BS1 & NHK G. Created by Hisashi Inoue.
Set in 1874 at the residence of an official of the Ministry of Education of Japan who was ordered with establishing a common national spoken language, this humorous drama focuses on how the national language used today was created.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 5
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 1985
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Kokugo Gannen
Kokugo Gannen isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E5: Episode 5
Aired 6 July 1985
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 June 1985
- Last aired
- 6 July 1985
- Network
- NHK BS1, NHK G
- Original title
- 國語元年
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Kokugo Gannen
Offspring
TV · 2010 · 6.9/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Belgravia: The Next Chapter
TV · 2024 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Hero
TV · 2001 · 8.0/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Julia
TV · 2022 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Tell Me Lies
TV · 2022 · 7.5/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Swagger
TV · 2021 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bel-Air
TV · 2022 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Star
TV · 2016 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Upstairs, Downstairs
TV · 1971 · 7.6/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
The Buccaneers
TV · 2023 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Kokugo Gannen: quick answers
Is Kokugo Gannen worth watching?
Kokugo Gannen doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Kokugo Gannen are there?
Kokugo Gannen has 1 season and 5 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Kokugo Gannen finished?
Yes. Kokugo Gannen ended in 1985, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Kokugo Gannen on?
Kokugo Gannen isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
Kokugo Gannen parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Kokugo Gannen yet.
What shows are like Kokugo Gannen?
If you liked Kokugo Gannen, try Offspring, Belgravia: The Next Chapter, Hero.
Who created Kokugo Gannen?
Kokugo Gannen was created by Hisashi Inoue and stars Takuzō Kawatani, Eri Ishida, Naomi Chiaki.