Amachan 2013
What is Amachan?
Amachan is a Japanese television drama series that debuted on April 1, 2013, and was broadcast until September 28, 2013. The series was scripted by Kankurō Kudō and starred Rena Nōnen as Aki Amano, a high-school girl from Tokyo.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 157
- Runtime
- 15 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 1, 2013
- Last aired
- Dec 31, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- NHK BS Premium, NHK
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Amachan is a Japanese television drama series that debuted on April 1, 2013, and was broadcast until September 28, 2013. The series was scripted by Kankurō Kudō and starred Rena Nōnen as Aki Amano, a high-school girl from Tokyo. Aki moves to the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region to become a female diver, and the series follows her journey. The series is the 88th installment of NHK's Asadora morning drama slot. Amachan was a ratings success, earning an average rating over the span of the series. The series was broadcast on NHK and also available on NHK satellite TV, where it reached viewers new to morning dramas. The show's story involves Aki's experiences in the Tohoku region and her later return to Tokyo, as well as her efforts to help revitalize the area after the Great East Japan earthquake.
Should you watch it?
“A Tokyo teenager moves to the coast to become a traditional diver and finds unexpected local fame.”
- engaging character development
- vivid portrayal of regional Japanese culture
- long episode count requires a significant time commitment
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven stories about personal growth and community resilience.
This series is suitable for general family audiences as an NHK morning drama.
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Season 1 · 157 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Apr 1, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Core Apr 2, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Core Apr 3, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Core Apr 4, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Core Apr 5, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Core Apr 6, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Core Apr 8, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Core Apr 9, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Core Apr 10, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Core Apr 11, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Core Apr 12, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 Core Apr 13, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 Core Apr 15, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 Core Apr 16, 2013
- E15 Episode 15 Core Apr 17, 2013
- E16 Episode 16 Core Apr 18, 2013
- E17 Episode 17 Core Apr 19, 2013
- E18 Episode 18 Core Apr 20, 2013
- E19 Episode 19 Core Apr 22, 2013
- E20 Episode 20 Core Apr 23, 2013
- E21 Episode 21 Core Apr 24, 2013
- E22 Episode 22 Core Apr 25, 2013
- E23 Episode 23 Core Apr 26, 2013
- E24 Episode 24 Core Apr 27, 2013
- E25 Episode 25 Core Apr 29, 2013
- E26 Episode 26 Core Apr 30, 2013
- E27 Episode 27 Core May 1, 2013
- E28 Episode 28 Core May 2, 2013
- E29 Episode 29 Core May 3, 2013
- E30 Episode 30 Core May 4, 2013
- E31 Episode 31 Core May 6, 2013
- E32 Episode 32 Core May 7, 2013
- E33 Episode 33 Core May 8, 2013
- E34 Episode 34 Core May 9, 2013
- E35 Episode 35 Core May 10, 2013
- E36 Episode 36 Core May 11, 2013
- E37 Episode 37 Core May 13, 2013
- E38 Episode 38 Core May 14, 2013
- E39 Episode 39 Core May 15, 2013
- E40 Episode 40 Core May 16, 2013
- E41 Episode 41 Core May 17, 2013
- E42 Episode 42 Core May 18, 2013
- E43 Episode 43 Core May 20, 2013
- E44 Episode 44 Core May 21, 2013
- E45 Episode 45 Core May 22, 2013
- E46 Episode 46 Core May 23, 2013
- E47 Episode 47 Core May 24, 2013
- E48 Episode 48 Core May 25, 2013
- E49 Episode 49 Core May 27, 2013
- E50 Episode 50 Core May 28, 2013
- E51 Episode 51 Core May 29, 2013
- E52 Episode 52 Core May 30, 2013
- E53 Episode 53 Core May 31, 2013
- E54 Episode 54 Core Jun 1, 2013
- E55 Episode 55 Core Jun 3, 2013
- E56 Episode 56 Core Jun 4, 2013
- E57 Episode 57 Core Jun 5, 2013
- E58 Episode 58 Core Jun 6, 2013
- E59 Episode 59 Core Jun 7, 2013
- E60 Episode 60 Core Jun 8, 2013
- E61 Episode 61 Core Jun 10, 2013
- E62 Episode 62 Core Jun 11, 2013
- E63 Episode 63 Core Jun 12, 2013
- E64 Episode 64 Core Jun 13, 2013
- E65 Episode 65 Core Jun 14, 2013
- E66 Episode 66 Core Jun 15, 2013
- E67 Episode 67 Core Jun 17, 2013
- E68 Episode 68 Core Jun 18, 2013
- E69 Episode 69 Core Jun 19, 2013
- E70 Episode 70 Core Jun 20, 2013
- E71 Episode 71 Core Jun 21, 2013
- E72 Episode 72 Core Jun 22, 2013
- E73 Episode 73 Core Jun 24, 2013
- E74 Episode 74 Core Jun 25, 2013
- E75 Episode 75 Core Jun 26, 2013
- E76 Episode 76 Core Jun 27, 2013
- E77 Episode 77 Core Jun 28, 2013
- E78 Episode 78 Core Jun 29, 2013
- E79 Episode 79 Core Jul 1, 2013
- E80 Episode 80 Core Jul 2, 2013
- E81 Episode 81 Core Jul 3, 2013
- E82 Episode 82 Core Jul 4, 2013
- E83 Episode 83 Core Jul 5, 2013
- E84 Episode 84 Core Jul 6, 2013
- E85 Episode 85 Core Jul 8, 2013
- E86 Episode 86 Core Jul 9, 2013
- E87 Episode 87 Core Jul 10, 2013
- E88 Episode 88 Core Jul 11, 2013
- E89 Episode 89 Core Jul 12, 2013
- E90 Episode 90 Core Jul 13, 2013
- E91 Episode 91 Core Jul 15, 2013
- E92 Episode 92 Core Jul 16, 2013
- E93 Episode 93 Core Jul 17, 2013
- E94 Episode 94 Core Jul 18, 2013
- E95 Episode 95 Core Jul 19, 2013
- E96 Episode 96 Core Jul 20, 2013
- E97 Episode 97 Core Jul 22, 2013
- E98 Episode 98 Core Jul 23, 2013
- E99 Episode 99 Core Jul 24, 2013
- E100 Episode 100 Core Jul 25, 2013
- E101 Episode 101 Core Jul 26, 2013
- E102 Episode 102 Core Jul 27, 2013
- E103 Episode 103 Core Jul 29, 2013
- E104 Episode 104 Core Jul 30, 2013
- E105 Episode 105 Core Jul 31, 2013
- E106 Episode 106 Core Aug 1, 2013
- E107 Episode 107 Core Aug 2, 2013
- E108 Episode 108 Core Aug 3, 2013
- E109 Episode 109 Core Aug 5, 2013
- E110 Episode 110 Core Aug 6, 2013
- E111 Episode 111 Core Aug 7, 2013
- E112 Episode 112 Core Aug 8, 2013
- E113 Episode 113 Core Aug 9, 2013
- E114 Episode 114 Core Aug 10, 2013
- E115 Episode 115 Core Aug 12, 2013
- E116 Episode 116 Core Aug 13, 2013
- E117 Episode 117 Core Aug 14, 2013
- E118 Episode 118 Core Aug 15, 2013
- E119 Episode 119 Core Aug 16, 2013
- E120 Episode 120 Core Aug 17, 2013
- E121 Episode 121 Core Aug 19, 2013
- E122 Episode 122 Core Aug 20, 2013
- E123 Episode 123 Core Aug 21, 2013
- E124 Episode 124 Core Aug 22, 2013
- E125 Episode 125 Core Aug 23, 2013
- E126 Episode 126 Core Aug 24, 2013
- E127 Episode 127 Core Aug 26, 2013
- E128 Episode 128 Core Aug 27, 2013
- E129 Episode 129 Core Aug 28, 2013
- E130 Episode 130 Core Aug 29, 2013
- E131 Episode 131 Core Aug 30, 2013
- E132 Episode 132 Core Aug 31, 2013
- E133 Episode 133 Core Sep 2, 2013
- E134 Episode 134 Core Sep 3, 2013
- E135 Episode 135 Core Sep 4, 2013
- E136 Episode 136 Core Sep 5, 2013
- E137 Episode 137 Core Sep 6, 2013
- E138 Episode 138 Core Sep 7, 2013
- E139 Episode 139 Core Sep 9, 2013
- E140 Episode 140 Core Sep 10, 2013
- E141 Episode 141 Core Sep 11, 2013
- E142 Episode 142 Core Sep 12, 2013
- E143 Episode 143 Core Sep 13, 2013
- E144 Episode 144 Core Sep 14, 2013
- E145 Episode 145 Core Sep 16, 2013
- E146 Episode 146 Core Sep 17, 2013
- E147 Episode 147 Core Sep 18, 2013
- E148 Episode 148 Core Sep 19, 2013
- E149 Episode 149 Core Sep 20, 2013
- E150 Episode 150 Core Sep 21, 2013
- E151 Episode 151 Core Sep 23, 2013
- E152 Episode 152 Core Sep 24, 2013
- E153 Episode 153 Core Sep 25, 2013
- E154 Episode 154 Core Sep 26, 2013
- E155 Episode 155 Core Sep 27, 2013
- E156 Episode 156 Mytharc Sep 28, 2013
- E157 Episode 157 Mytharc Dec 31, 2013
Frequently asked questions
What is an Ama diver?
An Ama is a traditional female sea-diving fisherwoman. The protagonist aspires to inherit this profession.
Where does the story take place?
The series is set primarily on the Sanriku Coast in the Tohoku region of Japan.
Who wrote the series?
The script for the series was written by Kankuro Kudo.
When was this series broadcast?
Amachan aired from April 1, 2013, to September 28, 2013.
Is this part of a specific television slot?
Yes, it is the 88th installment of the NHK Asadora morning drama series.