TV series
Penguindrum
2011, Japanese, on MBS.
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A terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit who resides in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shōma, to seek out an elusive item known as the Penguin Drum with assistance from a trio of strange penguins.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2011
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Latest episode
S1 E24: I Love You
Aired 23 December 2011
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Subaru KimuraKanba Takakura (voice) · 24 ep
- Ryohei KimuraShoma Takakura (voice) · 24 ep
- Miho ArakawaHimari Takakura (voice) · 24 ep
- Akira IshidaKeiju Tabuki (voice) · 24 ep
- Mamiko NotoYuri Tokikago (voice) · 24 ep
- Yui HorieMasako Natsume (voice) · 24 ep
- Marie MiyakeRingo Oginome (voice) · 24 ep
- Yutaka KoizumiSanetoshi Watase (voice) · 17 ep
- Megumi IwasakiAquarium Gift Shop Clerk (voice) · 14 ep
- Motoki TakagiSouya (voice) · 9 ep
- Rikako YamaguchiGirl (voice) · 6 ep
- Takehito KoyasuKenzan Takakura (voice) · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 July 2011
- Last aired
- 23 December 2011
- Network
- MBS
- Original title
- 輪るピングドラム
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Penguindrum: quick answers
Is Penguindrum worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Penguindrum are there?
Penguindrum has 1 season and 24 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Penguindrum finished?
Yes. Penguindrum ended in 2011, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Penguindrum suitable for kids?
Penguindrum is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Penguindrum?
If you liked Penguindrum, try Land of the Lustrous, SCHOOL-LIVE!, The Summer Hikaru Died.