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Bokurano 2007

★ 6.6/10 · 28 votes TV-MA AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 24 eps Ended
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What is Bokurano?

"Bokurano" is an animated television series. The show takes place during a summer camp where a group of children discover a grotto by the sea.

Type
TV series
Year
2007
Status
Ended
Episodes
24
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Apr 8, 2007
Last aired
Sep 27, 2007
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TV Aichi, Tokyo MX, tvk, Sun TV
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

"Bokurano" is an animated television series. The show takes place during a summer camp where a group of children discover a grotto by the sea. Deep within the grotto, they find working computers and electronic equipment. The owner of the equipment claims to be a programmer working on a new game. The children are persuaded to test the game and sign a contract, with all but one of them signing. The children then mysteriously awaken on the shore, believing what happened was just a dream. The series combines elements of animation, drama, and science fiction/fantasy genres, classified as TV-MA.

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“Fifteen children sign a mysterious contract to pilot a giant robot and defend the Earth.”

# dramatic# sci-fi# tense# mysterious
Reasons to watch
  • compelling premise
  • character-driven narrative
Keep in mind
  • dark thematic elements
  • intense emotional stakes

Watch it if you enjoy science fiction stories that focus on the psychological impact of high-stakes conflicts.

This series is rated TV-MA and contains themes suitable for mature audiences.

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Cast

Junko Minagawa Jun Ushiro (voice)
Akira Ishida Koemushi (voice)
Naomi Shindo Misumi Tanaka (voice)
Yuko Sanpei Yōko Machi (voice)
Kana Asumi Kana Ushiro (voice)
Shinji Kawada Masamitsu Seki (voice)
Mamiko Noto Takami Komoda (voice)
Kenji Nojima Kanji Yoshikawa (voice)
Shintaro Asanuma Yōsuke Kirie (voice)
Yui Makino Aiko Tokosumi (voice)
Tomokazu Sugita Daiichi Yamura (voice)
Daisuke Sakaguchi Takashi Waku (voice)

Episode guide

Season 1 · 24 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of Bokurano?

Fifteen children discover a mysterious game involving a giant robot designed to defend the Earth.

How many children are involved in the story?

The group consists of fifteen children, specifically eight males and seven females.

Who is Kokopelli?

Kokopelli is a man who presents himself as a programmer working on a new robot game.

What happens after the children sign the contract?

They awaken on the shore believing their encounter with Kokopelli was merely a dream.

What genres does this series fall under?

The series is categorized as animation, drama, and science fiction and fantasy.