---
title: "Ranman"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/ranman-2023"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 222365
imdb_id: "tt21351740"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 130
runtime_minutes: 15
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Ranman (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/ranman-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A dedicated botanist pursues his lifelong passion for plants throughout the changing eras of Japanese history."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling historical narrative
- showcases a lifelong pursuit of scientific passion

### Caveats & Content Note
- long episode count may require significant time commitment
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a historical drama suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, inspiring, biographical, sentimental

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (130 Episodes)
Ranman is a Japanese television series that tells the story of Makino Mantaro, a botanist who lives through the Meiji era. Born as the heir to the Tosa sake brewery Mineya, Mantaro is a boy who loves plants and flowers. He is sickly from birth and falls ill with a fever. Mantaro runs away from home after being deeply hurt by his relatives' unkind words. He ends up at a shrine in the mountains behind his house, where he has a mysterious encounter with a mysterious warrior. The series follows Makino Mantaro's life as a passionate botanist, dedicating himself to his love of plants and overcoming hardships across changing eras with the support of his devoted wife.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 130
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 127 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

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

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series about?
The story follows the life of a botanist named Makino Mantaro as he overcomes hardships across different eras.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from April 3, 2023, to September 29, 2023.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of 130 episodes.

### Q: Is this based on a real person?
Yes, the drama is modeled after the life of a Japanese botanist.

### Q: What is the origin of the series?
Ranman is a Japanese television drama series and the 108th Asadora series.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Ranman — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/222365)
- [Ranman (TV Series 2023– ) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt21351740/fullcredits/)
- [Ranman (TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranman_(TV_series))
- [Ranman (TV Series 2023-2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/222365/cast)
- [Ranman Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/720507-ranman/cast)
- [Ranman (2023) - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/ranman/FHsZgWvzLVoeagfsMBzk96/credits/)

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