Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: tv asahi
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 7.0/10
Cicada Boy
Overview
Okawa Yuka is living out the daily motions of life but doesn't understand her reason to keep living. After a confrontation with a co-worker, she decides to end it all but fails when she stops herself from squishing a cicada. That cicada returns the favor by transforming into a man, named semi, for seven days because he thinks it will make her happy. The downside is, he has no idea how to live as a human.
This production, originally released in 2019, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Ryosuke Yamada
Semi
Haruka Kinami
Okawa Yuka
Fumi Dan
Shono Kugiko
Sawako Agawa
Shono Nejiko
Yukiya Kitamura
Ogawa Kunio
Mio Imada
Kumada Minako
Ichiro Yatsui
Iwamoto Masa
Shizuyo Yamasaki
Iwamoto Haru
Seasons
Season 1
8 Episodes • Aired 2019-07-26
Okawa Yuka is living out the daily motions of life but doesn't understand her reason to keep living. After a confrontation with a co-worker, she decides to end it all but fails when she stops herself from squishing a cicada. That cicada returns the favor by transforming into a man, named semi, for seven days because he thinks it will make her happy. The downside is, he has no idea how to live as a human
