---
title: "Non Non Biyori"
year: 2013
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/non-non-biyori-2013"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 66875
imdb_id: "tt3114358"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 36
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 103
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# Non Non Biyori (2013) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/non-non-biyori-2013

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Non Non Biyori is a television series centered on the experiences of a student named Hotaru Ichijou. The narrative begins when Hotaru moves with her parents from Tokyo to a location in the middle of the country. Following this relocation, she must adapt to life in a new school environment. This educational setting is characterized by its small size, as the entire student body consists of only five individuals. These students are gathered into a single class that includes children ranging in age from elementary school to middle school. The series follows these five students as they participate in their everyday adventures while living in the countryside. The title of the series utilizes the prefix non, which is defined in various sources as a term used to indicate not, the absence of something, or the negation of a word. These sources confirm that the prefix is used to imply a lack of or a failure to perform an action.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Tokyo girl adjusts to rural life with a tiny class of quirky kids."

### Why Watch
- Gentle humor and heartwarming moments
- Beautiful countryside setting and relaxed tone

### Caveats & Content Note
- Slow pace may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for most audiences; focuses on everyday school and village life.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: slice-of-life, wholesome, quiet, charming, slow-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
Non Non Biyori is a television series that takes place in the village of Asahigaoka. The village has a single school with only one class, attended by five students of different ages. The students include Renge Miyauchi, a first grader known for her wit, curiosity, and catchphrase "Nyanpasu!". The Koshigaya siblings, consisting of Suguru, Komari, and Natsumi, are also part of the class. Additionally, there is Hotaru Ichijou, a fifth grader who recently moved from Tokyo. The series is classified as animation and comedy. Hotaru Ichijou is an elementary school student who has moved with her parents from Tokyo to the countryside. The series is also known as Non Non Biyori and has a TV-PG rating. The show features a group of students in a small village, highlighting their daily lives and interactions.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 36
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 27 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ayane Sakura** as *Natsumi 'Nattsun' Koshigaya (voice)*
- **Kotori Koiwai** as *Renge 'Ren-chon' Miyauchi (voice)*
- **Rie Murakawa** as *Hotaru 'Hotarun' Ichijou (voice)*
- **Kana Asumi** as *Komari 'Koma-chan' Koshigaya (voice)*
- **Kaori Nazuka** as *Kazuho 'Kazu-nee' Miyauchi (voice)*
- **Rina Sato** as *Kaede 'Candy Store' Kagayama (voice)*
- **Akiko Hiramatsu** as *Yukiko Koshigaya (voice)*
- **Ryoko Shintani** as *Konomi Fujimiya (voice)*
- **Misato Fukuen** as *Hikage 'Hika-nee' Miyauchi (voice)*
- **Yuko Nagashima** as *Hotaru's Mother (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is Non Non Biyori based on a manga?
Yes, it is based on a manga by Atto.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place in a small, quiet village in the countryside.

### Q: How many students are in the class?
There are five students in the class.

### Q: Is it a long series?
It spans multiple seasons with a slow, episodic format.

### Q: Is it appropriate for children?
Yes, it is family-friendly and focuses on school-age characters.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [NON- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-)
- [NON- Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com](https://www.dictionary.com/browse/non)
- [NON- | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/non)
- [non- - Wiktionary, the free dictionary](https://en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/non-)
- [NON- definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary](https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/non)
- [Non- - definition of non- by The Free Dictionary](https://www.thefreedictionary.com/non-)

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