Children of the Whales
As a magic wielder, young archivist Chakuro knows his time is short, but everything changes when a girl from the outside appears on his island.
Where to watch Children of the Whales in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Children of the Whales there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Children of the Whales streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video |
About Children of the Whales
Children of the Whales is a 2017 Japanese-language animation, drama and mystery series. The cast is led by Yuuichirou Umehara, Hiroshi Kamiya, Mikako Komatsu. It spans 1 season and 12 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Children of the Whales was produced by Bandai Visual and J.C.STAFF and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 8, 2017, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- First aired
- October 8, 2017
- Last aired
- December 24, 2017
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (12 episodes)
- Network
- Tokyo MX, KBS Kyoto
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Bandai Visual, J.C.STAFF
Children of the Whales cast & crew
The cast features Yuuichirou Umehara as Ōni (voice), Hiroshi Kamiya as Shuan (voice), Mikako Komatsu as Ginshu (voice), Nobunaga Shimazaki as Suō (voice), Manaka Iwami as Rikosu (voice), and Natsuki Hanae as Chakuro (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi and cinematography is by Yoshio Ookouchi.
Is Children of the Whales worth watching?
Children of the Whales holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 76 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed animation series.
With 1 season and 12 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and mystery, Children of the Whales is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Children of the Whales
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Cast of Children of the Whales
Yuuichirou Umehara
Ōni (voice)
Hiroshi Kamiya
Shuan (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Ginshu (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Suō (voice)
Manaka Iwami
Rikosu (voice)
Natsuki Hanae
Chakuro (voice)
Daiki Yamashita
Ryodari (voice)
Children of the Whales — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Children of the Whales in United States?
Children of the Whales is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Children of the Whales on Netflix?
Yes — Children of the Whales is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Children of the Whales in?
Children of the Whales is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Children of the Whales are there?
Children of the Whales has 1 season with 12 episodes in total.
▸What is Children of the Whales rated?
Children of the Whales is rated TV-14. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 76 ratings.
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