Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: NHK Educational TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.0/10
HANAKAPPA
Overview
In the lush Yamabiko Village lives a family of Kappas who grow unique flowers on their heads. While the adults have permanent blossoms, a young kappa sprouts a different "whatever flower" every day until reaching adulthood. Chaos constantly erupts in the village as the villainous Kurobaya Chobei gang schemes to steal the "Waka-ran," a rare, youth-restoring flower, leaving everyone wondering what will bloom next. And what on earth will the little kappa’s flower turn out to be?
This production, originally released in 2010, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation, Kids genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.0 across its 16 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Animation and Kids.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Rie Nakagawa
Hana Kappa (voice)
Rumi Shishido
Momo Kappa (voice)
Cocoro Kikuchi
Sugiru (voice)
Kana Ueda
Tereterebozu (voice)
Tetsuya Yanagihara
Karabaccho (voice)
Mai Hashimoto
Mirorin (voice)
Mai Gotou
Ageru (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi
Garizo (voice)
Seasons
Specials
2 Episodes • Aired 2012-03-23
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
150 Episodes • Aired 2010-03-29
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
100 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
90 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
30 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
