Tamako Market 2013
“Welcome to Tama-ya, Where Life is Sweet And Full of Unexpected Surprises!”
What is Tamako Market?
Tamako Market is a television series centered on a young girl whose family has operated a mochi business for generations. The narrative follows her daily life within her neighborhood as she approaches her birthday.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 12
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 10, 2013
- Last aired
- Mar 28, 2013
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, TV Aichi
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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Overview
Tamako Market is a television series centered on a young girl whose family has operated a mochi business for generations. The narrative follows her daily life within her neighborhood as she approaches her birthday. The routine of the household changes when she encounters a talking bird. This creature identifies itself as a royal court attendant currently searching for a bride for his master. Following this initial meeting, the bird, known as Dera, chooses to remain with Tamako. Dera integrates himself into the life of the protagonist and becomes a fixture within the community where she resides. The series documents the interactions between the girl and the avian visitor as he settles into their environment. By focusing on the domestic setting and the arrival of this unusual character, the story explores the experiences of a girl whose family history is deeply tied to traditional food production. The show highlights the impact of this unexpected guest on the established rhythms of Tamako and her local surroundings.
Should you watch it?
“A young girl's ordinary life changes when a talking royal bird moves into her neighborhood.”
- charming neighborhood setting
- unique magical elements
- simple plot progression
- low-stakes narrative
Watch it if you enjoy gentle, character-focused stories set in close-knit communities.
This series is suitable for general audiences and contains no mature content.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 That Girl Is the Cute Daughter of a Mochi Shop Owner Jan 10, 2013
- E2 A Valentine's Day Blooming with Love Jan 17, 2013
- E3 Hot for a Cool Girl Jan 24, 2013
- E4 A Small Love Blooms Jan 31, 2013
- E5 We Spent the Night Together Feb 7, 2013
- E6 I Felt Chills Down My Spine Too Feb 14, 2013
- E7 She Went to Be a Bride Feb 21, 2013
- E8 Don't Call Me a Chicken Feb 28, 2013
- E9 Singing a Love Song Mar 7, 2013
- E10 A Flower Blooms on Her Baton Mar 14, 2013
- E11 Who Knew She'd Be a Princess? Mar 21, 2013
- E12 Another Year Ends Mar 28, 2013
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a young girl named Tamako whose family operates a mochi shop.
What is the bird's name?
The talking bird is named Dera.
What is the bird's mission?
Dera claims to be a royal court attendant searching for a bride for his master.
Where does the story take place?
The story is set in the neighborhood where Tamako lives and her family makes mochi.
What is the tone of the series?
The series features a lighthearted and cozy tone focused on daily life.