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Hinako Note 2017

★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 12 votes TV-14 AnimationComedy 1 seasons · 12 eps Ended
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What is Hinako Note?

Hinako Note is a Japanese television series that follows a young girl from rural Japan who struggles with social anxiety when meeting new people. The protagonist, known as Hina, becomes inspired to pursue theater after seeing a play during a school field trip.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Ended
Episodes
12
Runtime
24 minutes
First aired
Apr 7, 2017
Last aired
Jun 23, 2017
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
AT-X, Tokyo MX
Genres
Animation, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 12 votes
Format
1 season · 12 episodes
Episode runtime
~24 minutes
Status
Ended
Networks
AT-X, Tokyo MX
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Hinako Note is a Japanese television series that follows a young girl from rural Japan who struggles with social anxiety when meeting new people. The protagonist, known as Hina, becomes inspired to pursue theater after seeing a play during a school field trip. Determined to overcome her communication difficulties, she relocates to Tokyo to attend Fujiyama High School and live at Hitotose Manor. Her primary goal is to join the school's well-regarded theater club. However, upon arriving in the city and enrolling at the school, Hina discovers that the theater club has been inactive for an extended period. The series explores her journey as she attempts to revive the club while working through her anxiety and adapting to urban life. The show focuses on themes of personal growth, friendship, and pursuing one's dreams despite challenging circumstances.

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“A shy country girl moves to Tokyo to overcome her social anxiety through the art of theater.”

Reasons to watch
  • relatable protagonist
  • theatrical premise
Keep in mind
  • theatrical club is inactive

Watch it if you enjoy stories about personal growth and overcoming social challenges.

The series is rated TV-14 and features comedic elements.

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What is the show about?

It follows Hinako Sakuragi as she moves to Tokyo to join a theater club.

Why does Hinako move to Tokyo?

She wants to overcome her social anxiety by joining a theater club at Fujiyama High School.

What is Hinako's personality like?

She is from the countryside and gets anxious when speaking to new people.

Where does Hinako live in Tokyo?

She resides at the Hitotose Manor.

What happens to the school theater club?

Hinako discovers that the Fujiyama High theater club has been on a lengthy hiatus.

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