Barefoot Gen 2
Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.
Where to watch Barefoot Gen 2 in United States
Can I watch Barefoot Gen 2 in United States? Yes — you can stream Barefoot Gen 2 in United States on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Fawesome.
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CineverseClick a service to open Barefoot Gen 2 there. Availability last verified on August 20, 2026.
Where is Barefoot Gen 2 streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, Retrocrush | — |
| Canada | Retrocrush, Plex, Cineverse | — |
| Japan | Anime Times Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Barefoot Gen 2
Barefoot Gen 2 is a 1986 Japanese-language animation, drama and war film directed by Toshio Hirata. The cast is led by Issei Miyazaki, Kei Nakamura, Masaki Kouda. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome.
Barefoot Gen 2 was produced by Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, and Gen Productions and made in Japan. It was released on June 14, 1986.
- Director
- Toshio Hirata
- Writers
- Hideo Takayashiki
- Release date
- June 14, 1986
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, Gen Productions
Barefoot Gen 2 cast & crew
Barefoot Gen 2 was directed by Toshio Hirata and written by Hideo Takayashiki.
The cast features Issei Miyazaki as Gen Nakaoka (voice), Kei Nakamura as Masa Tadashi (voice), Masaki Kouda as Ryuuta (voice), Kimi Aoyama as Katsuko (voice), Koichi Kitamura as Giyo Katsushiro/Matsukichi Hirayama (voice), and Masato Yamamoto as Donguri (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kentaro Haneda, cinematography is by Kinichi Ishikawa, and it was produced by Shotaro Tanabe and Takanori Yoshimoto.
Is Barefoot Gen 2 worth watching?
Barefoot Gen 2 holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 75 ratings, a solidly received animation films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and war, Barefoot Gen 2 is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Barefoot Gen 2
In United States, you can stream Barefoot Gen 2 on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, Retrocrush, and Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Barefoot Gen 2
Issei Miyazaki
Gen Nakaoka (voice)
Kei Nakamura
Masa Tadashi (voice)
Masaki Kouda
Ryuuta (voice)
Kimi Aoyama
Katsuko (voice)
Koichi Kitamura
Giyo Katsushiro/Matsukichi Hirayama (voice)
Masato Yamamoto
Donguri (voice)
Masumi Satou
Katsuji Musubi (voice)
Michi Yamamoto
Dongou (voice)
Takao Inoue
Father (voice)
Takeshi Aono
Teacher (voice)
Hiroshi Otake
Policeman (voice)
Junji Nishimura
Doctor (voice)
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Barefoot Gen 2 — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Barefoot Gen 2 in United States?
Barefoot Gen 2 is streaming on Cineverse Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Fawesome, Retrocrush in United States.
▸Is Barefoot Gen 2 on Cineverse Amazon Channel?
Yes — Barefoot Gen 2 is currently available on Cineverse Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Barefoot Gen 2 in?
Barefoot Gen 2 is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Barefoot Gen 2?
Barefoot Gen 2 runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Barefoot Gen 2 rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 75 ratings.
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