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Ranman 2023

“In Full Bloom”

★ 7.8/10 · 4 votes DramaFamily 1 seasons · 130 eps Ended
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What is Ranman?

Ranman is a Japanese television drama series that premiered on April 3, 2023, and concluded on September 29, 2023. As the 108th Asadora series produced by NHK, the show consists of 130 episodes, each with a duration of 15 minutes.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Ended
Episodes
130
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 3, 2023
Last aired
Sep 29, 2023
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK
Genres
Drama, Family
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Overview

Ranman is a Japanese television drama series that premiered on April 3, 2023, and concluded on September 29, 2023. As the 108th Asadora series produced by NHK, the show consists of 130 episodes, each with a duration of 15 minutes. The narrative follows the life of a passionate botanist named Makino Mantaro, who is portrayed by actors Kamiki Ryunosuke and Yurito Mori. Born as the heir to the Tosa sake brewery Mineya, Mantaro is a character who loves plants and flowers. The story depicts his life as he traverses the Meiji era, overcoming various hardships with the support of his devoted wife. While the drama is modeled after the life of the real-life Japanese botanist Tomitaro Makino, the production is an original work of fiction. The series is classified under the historical, life, and drama genres and aired on weekdays from Monday through Friday. It serves as the successor to the series Maiagare! in the long-running Asadora programming block.

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Should you watch it?

“A dedicated botanist pursues his lifelong passion for plants throughout the changing eras of Japanese history.”

# historical# inspiring# biographical# sentimental
Reasons to watch
  • features a compelling historical narrative
  • showcases a lifelong pursuit of scientific passion
Keep in mind
  • long episode count may require significant time commitment

Watch it if you enjoy biographical dramas focused on historical figures and scientific discovery.

The series is a historical drama suitable for general audiences.

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Cast

Ryunosuke Kamiki Makino Mantaro
Minami Hamabe Makino Sueko
Hirosue Ryoko Makino Hisa
Yui Sakuma Makino Aya
Keiko Matsuzaka Makino Taki
Jun Shison Takeo
Inoue Sora Yamane Hironori
Show Kasamatsu Kokichi ["Mineya" brewer]
Yoshiaki Kameda 野宮朔太郎 役

Episode guide

Season 1 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

What is the series about?

The story follows the life of a botanist named Makino Mantaro as he overcomes hardships across different eras.

When did the series air?

The series aired from April 3, 2023, to September 29, 2023.

How many episodes are there?

The series consists of 130 episodes.

Is this based on a real person?

Yes, the drama is modeled after the life of a Japanese botanist.

What is the origin of the series?

Ranman is a Japanese television drama series and the 108th Asadora series.