Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan 2021
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 6, 2021
- Last Aired
- September 28, 2021
- Format
- 1 season · 13 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~5.2 hours (24 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E12 "Awkward Smile" (★ 8.2/10)
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Where to Stream
- Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan?
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a 2021 Japanese animated television series. The show is classified as TV‑14 and blends animation with comedy, running for 13 episodes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 6, 2021
- Last aired
- Sep 28, 2021
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 39 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~24 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- TV Tokyo
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Overview
Life Lessons with Uramichi Oniisan is a 2021 Japanese animated television series. The show is classified as TV‑14 and blends animation with comedy, running for 13 episodes. Created by Gaku Kuze, it follows 31‑year‑old Uramichi Omota, an upbeat host of a children’s educational program called “Together with Mama.” While presenting a cheerful façade on‑air, Uramichi and his fellow crew members frequently expose the difficulties of adult life, juxtaposing their public optimism with private cynicism. The series’ voice cast includes Amber Lee Conn
Should you watch it?
“A children's show exercise instructor struggles to hide the harsh realities of adulthood from his young audience.”
- relatable workplace humor
- unique premise
- cynical tone
- depicts adult struggles
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedy about the difficulties of being a working adult.
The series features themes of adult disillusionment and workplace stress.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Uramichi-Oniisan Mytharc Jul 6, 2021
- E2 Senpai and Kohai Core Jul 13, 2021
- E3 Wash Your Hands and Gargle Core Jul 20, 2021
- E4 Long, Hot Summer Core Jul 27, 2021
- E5 Once This Concert Is Over... Core Aug 3, 2021
- E6 That Thing That You Can't Remember the Name of Core Aug 10, 2021
- E7 I Can Do It by Myself Core Aug 17, 2021
- E8 Servility and Conscience Core Aug 24, 2021
- E9 Young People These Days Core Aug 31, 2021
- E10 Subzero Spiral Core Sep 7, 2021
- E11 Fateful Encounter Core Sep 14, 2021
- E12 Awkward Smile Mytharc Sep 21, 2021
- E13 Together with Maman Forever Mytharc Sep 28, 2021
Frequently asked questions
What is the show about?
It follows an exercise instructor who struggles to maintain a cheerful persona on a children's show.
Who is the main character?
The protagonist is Uramichi Omota.
What is the tone of the series?
The series balances a children's show setting with the cynical realities of adult life.
Does the show feature other characters?
Yes, Uramichi works alongside coworkers who also share the plight of adulthood.
Is this show suitable for children?
The show focuses on the adult experience and the difficulties of being a grown-up.
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