Folktales from Japan (2012)
A charming Japanese anime anthology that breathes new life into centuries-old folk tales through vivid animation and masterful voice performance.
Folktales from Japan - Series Information
- Original Title: ふるさと再生 日本の昔ばなし
- First Air Year: 2012
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (24 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 346
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 1, 2012 (Canada - 14+)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Alternative Titles: Furusato saisei: Nihon no mukashi banashi (US)
- Production Companies: Tomason
- Production Countries: Japan
Folktales from Japan - Plot
Hometown Rebuilding: Folktales from Japan is a Japanese anime television series that adapts various traditional stories from Japan. The narration and all character voices are provided by veteran Japanese film actors Akira Emoto and Yoneko Matsukane. An English-subtitled version began "simulcast" availability on the streaming service Crunchyroll March 12, 2012.
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Folktales from Japan - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Akira Emoto
- Yoneko Matsukane
Writers
- Masumi Hirayanagi
- Satoshi Namiki
Folktales from Japan - FAQs
Where can you stream Folktales from Japan?
Folktales from Japan is available to stream on Crunchyroll, which began offering English-subtitled episodes via simulcast on March 12, 2012. You can check JustWatch for the most current streaming availability and regional options for the series.
Who provides the voices in Folktales from Japan?
All narration and character voices in Folktales from Japan are performed by two veteran Japanese film actors: Akira Emoto and Yoneko Matsukane. Their distinctive voices bring every traditional tale to life across all six seasons of the series.
Is Folktales from Japan based on real traditional stories?
Yes. Folktales from Japan adapts authentic traditional Japanese folk stories, known as mukashi banashi. These tales have been passed down through generations and form a core part of Japan's cultural heritage, covering themes of morality, nature, and community life.
How many episodes does Folktales from Japan have?
Folktales from Japan comprises 346 episodes spread across six seasons. Season 1 is by far the largest with 258 episodes, followed by Season 6 with 50 episodes, Season 2 with 27 episodes, and smaller seasons rounding out the collection.
What is Folktales from Japan about?
Folktales from Japan is a Japanese anime series that brings traditional Japanese folk tales to life through animation. Each episode adapts classic stories rooted in rural Japanese culture, exploring themes of kindness, trickery, nature spirits, and moral lessons passed down through generations.
When did Folktales from Japan first air?
Folktales from Japan first aired on April 1, 2012, on TV Tokyo in Japan. An English-subtitled simulcast version became available on Crunchyroll on March 12, 2012, making it accessible to international audiences shortly before its Japanese broadcast premiere.
Is Folktales from Japan still ongoing or has it ended?
Folktales from Japan is listed as a returning series and remains in production. The show ran from 2012 through 2018 across six seasons, and its status indicates that new content may still be forthcoming, making it one of the longer-running anime anthology series on TV Tokyo.
What genre is Folktales from Japan?
Folktales from Japan belongs to the Animation and Drama genres. It combines the visual storytelling of anime with dramatic, emotionally resonant folk narratives, making it suitable for viewers of all ages who appreciate culturally rich, traditionally inspired animated storytelling.
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