Minami-ke (2007)
A charming slice-of-life anime following three sisters through the small joys and gentle chaos of everyday life.
Minami-ke - Series Information
- Original Title: みなみけ
- First Air Year: 2007
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 52
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 8, 2007 (United States - TV-14), October 8, 2007 (Australia - M)
- Networks: TV Tokyo
- Production Companies: feel., asread., Daume, King Records
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Die Minami-Familie (DE), The Minami Family (US), Minami-ke (ES), Minami-ke (JP), Minami-ke (MX)
Minami-ke - Plot
There are three of the Minami sisters: Haruka, Kana and Chiaki, who have an average life. The girls only have each other to depend on and help each other get through everything from love confessions to cooking.
Minami-ke - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Saeko Chiba
- Momoko Ohara
- Tetsuya Kakihara
- Eri Kitamura
- Marina Inoue
- Nana Mizuki
- Daisuke Ono
- Shintaro Asanuma
- Ao Takahashi
- Rika Morinaga
Writers
- Rie Kojika
- Takashi Aoshima
- Masashi Suzuki
- Takamitsu Kohno
- Kenji Sugihara
Minami-ke - FAQs
What is Minami-ke about?
Minami-ke follows three sisters — responsible Haruka, energetic Kana, and sharp-tongued Chiaki — as they navigate ordinary daily life together. The series is a warm, comedic slice-of-life anime adapted from Koharu Sakuraba's manga, focusing on school, friendships, and the bonds between siblings.
How many seasons does Minami-ke have?
Minami-ke has 5 seasons plus a specials collection. The seasons are: Minami-ke (Season 1), Okawari (Season 2), Okaeri (Season 3), Tadaima (Season 4), and Korekara (Season 5), totalling 52 episodes across the main run along with 3 bonus specials.
Is Minami-ke based on a manga?
Yes, Minami-ke is based on the manga series by Koharu Sakuraba, which began serialization in Weekly Young Magazine in 2004. The manga ran for over a decade and served as the source material for all five anime seasons produced between 2007 and 2013.
When did Minami-ke first air?
Minami-ke first aired on October 8, 2007, on TV Tokyo in Japan. The series continued across multiple seasons produced by different animation studios, with the most recent season, Korekara, released in 2013, extending the franchise's run to six years.
Who are the main voice actors in Minami-ke?
The main voice cast includes Rina Sato as Haruka Minami, Marina Inoue as Kana Minami, and Minori Chihara as Chiaki Minami. Supporting roles are performed by Saeko Chiba, Nana Mizuki, Daisuke Ono, Eri Kitamura, Tetsuya Kakihara, and Momoko Ohara, among others.
What is the content rating for Minami-ke?
Minami-ke carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating the series contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The show features mild comedic situations and school-life themes, making it generally appropriate for teenagers and older audiences.
Which studios animated the different Minami-ke seasons?
Each season of Minami-ke was produced by a different studio. Season 1 was animated by feel., Season 2 (Okawari) by asread., and Seasons 3 through 5 (Okaeri, Tadaima, and Korekara) by Daume. This rotation of studios contributed to subtle visual differences across the series.
Are there any shows similar to Minami-ke?
Fans of Minami-ke often enjoy other slice-of-life anime comedies such as Hamatora (2014) and Laughing Under the Clouds (2014). The series shares its lighthearted, character-driven tone with many school-life and family-focused anime, making it a great entry point into the slice-of-life genre.
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