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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 157 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 1, 2013
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 2, 2013
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 3, 2013
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 4, 2013
- E5 Episode 5 Apr 5, 2013
- E6 Episode 6 Apr 6, 2013
- E7 Episode 7 Apr 8, 2013
- E8 Episode 8 Apr 9, 2013
- E9 Episode 9 Apr 10, 2013
- E10 Episode 10 Apr 11, 2013
- E11 Episode 11 Apr 12, 2013
- E12 Episode 12 Apr 13, 2013
- E13 Episode 13 Apr 15, 2013
- E14 Episode 14 Apr 16, 2013
- E15 Episode 15 Apr 17, 2013
- E16 Episode 16 Apr 18, 2013
- E17 Episode 17 Apr 19, 2013
- E18 Episode 18 Apr 20, 2013
- E19 Episode 19 Apr 22, 2013
- E20 Episode 20 Apr 23, 2013
- E21 Episode 21 Apr 24, 2013
- E22 Episode 22 Apr 25, 2013
- E23 Episode 23 Apr 26, 2013
- E24 Episode 24 Apr 27, 2013
- E25 Episode 25 Apr 29, 2013
- E26 Episode 26 Apr 30, 2013
- E27 Episode 27 May 1, 2013
- E28 Episode 28 May 2, 2013
- E29 Episode 29 May 3, 2013
- E30 Episode 30 May 4, 2013
- E31 Episode 31 May 6, 2013
- E32 Episode 32 May 7, 2013
- E33 Episode 33 May 8, 2013
- E34 Episode 34 May 9, 2013
- E35 Episode 35 May 10, 2013
- E36 Episode 36 May 11, 2013
- E37 Episode 37 May 13, 2013
- E38 Episode 38 May 14, 2013
- E39 Episode 39 May 15, 2013
- E40 Episode 40 May 16, 2013
- E41 Episode 41 May 17, 2013
- E42 Episode 42 May 18, 2013
- E43 Episode 43 May 20, 2013
- E44 Episode 44 May 21, 2013
- E45 Episode 45 May 22, 2013
- E46 Episode 46 May 23, 2013
- E47 Episode 47 May 24, 2013
- E48 Episode 48 May 25, 2013
- E49 Episode 49 May 27, 2013
- E50 Episode 50 May 28, 2013
- E51 Episode 51 May 29, 2013
- E52 Episode 52 May 30, 2013
- E53 Episode 53 May 31, 2013
- E54 Episode 54 Jun 1, 2013
- E55 Episode 55 Jun 3, 2013
- E56 Episode 56 Jun 4, 2013
- E57 Episode 57 Jun 5, 2013
- E58 Episode 58 Jun 6, 2013
- E59 Episode 59 Jun 7, 2013
- E60 Episode 60 Jun 8, 2013
- E61 Episode 61 Jun 10, 2013
- E62 Episode 62 Jun 11, 2013
- E63 Episode 63 Jun 12, 2013
- E64 Episode 64 Jun 13, 2013
- E65 Episode 65 Jun 14, 2013
- E66 Episode 66 Jun 15, 2013
- E67 Episode 67 Jun 17, 2013
- E68 Episode 68 Jun 18, 2013
- E69 Episode 69 Jun 19, 2013
- E70 Episode 70 Jun 20, 2013
- E71 Episode 71 Jun 21, 2013
- E72 Episode 72 Jun 22, 2013
- E73 Episode 73 Jun 24, 2013
- E74 Episode 74 Jun 25, 2013
- E75 Episode 75 Jun 26, 2013
- E76 Episode 76 Jun 27, 2013
- E77 Episode 77 Jun 28, 2013
- E78 Episode 78 Jun 29, 2013
- E79 Episode 79 Jul 1, 2013
- E80 Episode 80 Jul 2, 2013
- E81 Episode 81 Jul 3, 2013
- E82 Episode 82 Jul 4, 2013
- E83 Episode 83 Jul 5, 2013
- E84 Episode 84 Jul 6, 2013
- E85 Episode 85 Jul 8, 2013
- E86 Episode 86 Jul 9, 2013
- E87 Episode 87 Jul 10, 2013
- E88 Episode 88 Jul 11, 2013
- E89 Episode 89 Jul 12, 2013
- E90 Episode 90 Jul 13, 2013
- E91 Episode 91 Jul 15, 2013
- E92 Episode 92 Jul 16, 2013
- E93 Episode 93 Jul 17, 2013
- E94 Episode 94 Jul 18, 2013
- E95 Episode 95 Jul 19, 2013
- E96 Episode 96 Jul 20, 2013
- E97 Episode 97 Jul 22, 2013
- E98 Episode 98 Jul 23, 2013
- E99 Episode 99 Jul 24, 2013
- E100 Episode 100 Jul 25, 2013
- E101 Episode 101 Jul 26, 2013
- E102 Episode 102 Jul 27, 2013
- E103 Episode 103 Jul 29, 2013
- E104 Episode 104 Jul 30, 2013
- E105 Episode 105 Jul 31, 2013
- E106 Episode 106 Aug 1, 2013
- E107 Episode 107 Aug 2, 2013
- E108 Episode 108 Aug 3, 2013
- E109 Episode 109 Aug 5, 2013
- E110 Episode 110 Aug 6, 2013
- E111 Episode 111 Aug 7, 2013
- E112 Episode 112 Aug 8, 2013
- E113 Episode 113 Aug 9, 2013
- E114 Episode 114 Aug 10, 2013
- E115 Episode 115 Aug 12, 2013
- E116 Episode 116 Aug 13, 2013
- E117 Episode 117 Aug 14, 2013
- E118 Episode 118 Aug 15, 2013
- E119 Episode 119 Aug 16, 2013
- E120 Episode 120 Aug 17, 2013
- E121 Episode 121 Aug 19, 2013
- E122 Episode 122 Aug 20, 2013
- E123 Episode 123 Aug 21, 2013
- E124 Episode 124 Aug 22, 2013
- E125 Episode 125 Aug 23, 2013
- E126 Episode 126 Aug 24, 2013
- E127 Episode 127 Aug 26, 2013
- E128 Episode 128 Aug 27, 2013
- E129 Episode 129 Aug 28, 2013
- E130 Episode 130 Aug 29, 2013
- E131 Episode 131 Aug 30, 2013
- E132 Episode 132 Aug 31, 2013
- E133 Episode 133 Sep 2, 2013
- E134 Episode 134 Sep 3, 2013
- E135 Episode 135 Sep 4, 2013
- E136 Episode 136 Sep 5, 2013
- E137 Episode 137 Sep 6, 2013
- E138 Episode 138 Sep 7, 2013
- E139 Episode 139 Sep 9, 2013
- E140 Episode 140 Sep 10, 2013
- E141 Episode 141 Sep 11, 2013
- E142 Episode 142 Sep 12, 2013
- E143 Episode 143 Sep 13, 2013
- E144 Episode 144 Sep 14, 2013
- E145 Episode 145 Sep 16, 2013
- E146 Episode 146 Sep 17, 2013
- E147 Episode 147 Sep 18, 2013
- E148 Episode 148 Sep 19, 2013
- E149 Episode 149 Sep 20, 2013
- E150 Episode 150 Sep 21, 2013
- E151 Episode 151 Sep 23, 2013
- E152 Episode 152 Sep 24, 2013
- E153 Episode 153 Sep 25, 2013
- E154 Episode 154 Sep 26, 2013
- E155 Episode 155 Sep 27, 2013
- E156 Episode 156 Sep 28, 2013
- E157 Episode 157 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.