Amanchu! (2016)
A heartfelt slice-of-life anime about friendship, self-discovery, and the boundless freedom found beneath the waves.
Amanchu! - Series Information
- Original Title: あまんちゅ!
- First Air Year: 2016
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 8, 2016 (United States - TV-14), July 8, 2016 (Australia - M)
- Networks: AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto
- Production Companies: J.C.STAFF
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Аманчю! 2 (UA), Amanchu! Advance (US), あまんちゅ！～あどばんす～ (JP), Амантю! (RU)
Amanchu! - Plot
The hyperactive teenage scuba diver, Hikari Kohinata, lives in a small town near the sea. On her first day of high school she meets the shy transfer student, Futaba Oki, who is struggling to find a place after moving away from Tokyo. Hikari takes the lead, dragging Futaba into her hijinx, and the two soon become close friends
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Amanchu! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ai Kayano
- Eri Suzuki
- Saori Onishi
- Yuuichirou Umehara
- Kikuko Inoue
- Yurika Kubo
- Chiwa Saito
- Erino Hazuki
- Fumihiko Tachiki
- Shizuka Itoh
Writers
- Deko Akao
- Hiroko Fukuda
Amanchu! - FAQs
Where can you stream Amanchu! online?
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Is Amanchu! based on a manga?
Yes, Amanchu! is adapted from the manga series of the same name by Kozue Amano, the creator of Aria. The manga began serialization in Monthly Comic Alive in 2008 and inspired both the 2016 anime season and its 2018 sequel, Amanchu! Advance.
Who are the main voice actors in Amanchu!?
The principal voice cast includes Ai Kayano as Futaba Ooki, Eri Suzuki as Hikari Kohinata, Saori Onishi as Ai Ninomiya, Yuuichirou Umehara as Makoto Ninomiya, Kikuko Inoue as Kino Kohinata, and Chiwa Saito as Chizuru Himeno, among others.
What is Amanchu! about?
Amanchu! follows Futaba Oki, a reserved girl who relocates from Tokyo to a quiet coastal town, where she befriends the irrepressibly enthusiastic Hikari Kohinata. Together they join the school diving club, and the series explores their deepening friendship, personal growth, and the meditative joy of scuba diving.
How many seasons and episodes does Amanchu! have?
Amanchu! consists of two main seasons totalling 24 episodes: Season 1 (Amanchu!, 12 episodes, 2016) and Season 2 (Amanchu! Advance, 12 episodes, 2018). An additional collection of 8 special episodes is also available, bringing the overall episode count higher.
Is Amanchu! an iyashikei anime?
Amanchu! is widely regarded as an iyashikei — a Japanese genre centred on gentle, healing narratives. Its slow-paced storytelling, scenic coastal setting in Shizuoka, and emphasis on friendship and self-discovery make it a quintessential comfort anime, comparable in tone to Kozue Amano's earlier work, Aria.
When did Amanchu! first air?
Amanchu! premiered on July 8, 2016, broadcasting across multiple Japanese networks including AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, and KBS Kyoto. The second season, Amanchu! Advance, followed in April 2018.
What is the content rating for Amanchu!?
Amanchu! carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. In Australia the series is rated M. The show contains mild themes and is generally considered appropriate for teenage and adult audiences.
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