Yawara! Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1989 · Nippon TV · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Yawara!
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Yawara! have?
Yawara! has 1 season and 124 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 16, 1989 to September 21, 1992.
Is Yawara! renewed, ended, or canceled?
Yawara! has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Yawara!?
It takes 51h 40m (3100 minutes) to watch the complete run of Yawara!. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 26 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 51.7 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 26 days.
Where can you stream or watch Yawara!?
Yawara! is available for streaming on Hulu, Anime Times Amazon Channel, Toei Animation Channel Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Yawara!?
Yawara! has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Yawara!?
The primary ensemble cast includes Yuko Minaguchi as Yawara / Kaneko (voice) (age 60), Ichiro Nagai as Jigoro (voice) (age 82 (deceased)), Toshihiko Seki as Matsuda / Eiji (voice) (age 64), Yoshino Takamori as Sayaka / Saeko (voice) (age 62).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Yuko Minaguchi | Yawara / Kaneko (voice) | 60 |
| Ichiro Nagai | Jigoro (voice) | 82 (deceased) |
| Toshihiko Seki | Matsuda / Eiji (voice) | 64 |
| Yoshino Takamori | Sayaka / Saeko (voice) | 62 |
| Akira Kamiya | Kazamatsuri / Saimonji (voice) | 80 |
| Masashi Sugawara | Hanazono / Manager (voice) | 64 |
| Chiyoko Kawashima | Fujiko (voice) | 72 |
| Masashi Hirose | Military police (voice) | 78 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Yawara! are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.