Penguindrum 2011
“Let's initiate the survival strategy.”
What is Penguindrum?
Penguindrum is a 2011 television series centered on the lives of the Takakura siblings. The narrative begins when a terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 24
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 3, 2011
- Last aired
- Dec 23, 2011
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Penguindrum is a 2011 television series centered on the lives of the Takakura siblings. The narrative begins when a terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit. This entity resides within a penguin-shaped hat and grants Himari an extension of her life. In exchange for this intervention, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shōma, with a specific mission. The brothers must locate an elusive item known as the Penguin Drum. To assist them in this search, the siblings are accompanied by a trio of strange penguins. The series follows the brothers as they navigate the requirements set by the spirit to ensure their sister's continued survival. The plot revolves around the pursuit of the mysterious object and the supernatural circumstances surrounding Himari's recovery. Through these events, the characters interact with the spirit and the penguins while attempting to fulfill the conditions of their agreement. The story explores the consequences of the siblings' quest to secure the Penguin Drum and maintain Himari's health.
Should you watch it?
“A girl's life is extended by a penguin-hat spirit demanding a mystical quest.”
- Unique visual storytelling
- Deep thematic exploration of fate and family
- Memorable penguin characters
- Dense symbolism may confuse some viewers
- Slow pacing in early episodes
You enjoy surreal anime with emotional depth and symbolic storytelling.
Contains mature themes and emotional intensity; suitable for teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Ringing the Bell of Destiny Jul 3, 2011
- E2 Risky Survival Strategy Jul 15, 2011
- E3 Then Devour Me Currageously Jul 22, 2011
- E4 Descension of a Princess Jul 29, 2011
- E5 This is What Drives Me Aug 5, 2011
- E6 You and I are Bound by M Aug 19, 2011
- E7 The Eggchanting Girl Aug 26, 2011
- E8 Even if Your Love is a Lie, I... Sep 2, 2011
- E9 Frozen World Sep 9, 2011
- E10 Because I Love Him Sep 16, 2011
- E11 You Have Finally Realized It Sep 23, 2011
- E12 The Wheel That Spins Us Round Sep 30, 2011
- E13 Our Crime & Punishment Oct 7, 2011
- E14 Princess of Lies Oct 14, 2011
- E15 Saving the World Oct 21, 2011
- E16 Uncrushable Man Oct 28, 2011
- E17 The Unforgiven Nov 4, 2011
- E18 So Please be There for Me Nov 11, 2011
- E19 My Soulmate Nov 18, 2011
- E20 Thank You for Choosing Me Nov 25, 2011
- E21 The Door of Fate We Choose Dec 2, 2011
- E22 Beautiful Casket Dec 9, 2011
- E23 The Destination of Fate Dec 16, 2011
- E24 I Love You Dec 23, 2011
Frequently asked questions
What is the Penguin Drum?
It is an elusive item tied to the spirit's conditions and the characters' fates.
Who saves Himari?
A spirit residing in a penguin-shaped hat extends her life.
What do the penguins do?
They assist Himari's brothers in their quest for the Penguin Drum.
Is it based on a manga?
No, it is an original anime series created by Kunihiko Ikuhara.
How many episodes are there?
The series consists of multiple episodes, concluding in a final arc.