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Folktales from Japan
2012·6 Seasons·346 Episodes·★ 9.0
Japanese original
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.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 6 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
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The series
Seasons
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Season 1
258 episodes
2012
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Season 2
27 episodes
2013
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Season 3
7 episodes
2014
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Season 4
1 episode
2015
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Season 5
3 episodes
2016
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Season 6
50 episodes
2017
Cast
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