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Genshiken
2004·3 Seasons·37 Episodes·★ 7.1
Japanese original
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A lighter series choice built around character chemistry, recurring situations, or an easier episode-to-episode rhythm.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want something approachable that can work as a relaxed or repeat watch.
Commitment
Long-form commitment · 3 seasons
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Read the synopsis.
Read the synopsis first, then decide whether the longer arc is worth the commitment.
The series
Seasons
Genshiken
12 episodes
2004
Genshiken 2
12 episodes
2007
Genshiken: Second Generation
13 episodes
2013
Cast
Who's in it
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