Genshiken
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world.
Where to watch Genshiken in United States
Crunchyroll
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Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Genshiken there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Genshiken streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Brazil | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | FOD | FOD |
About Genshiken
Genshiken is a 2004 Japanese-language animation and comedy series. The cast is led by Satsuki Yukino, Takanori Ooyama, Mitsuki Saiga. It spans 3 seasons and 37 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel.
Genshiken was produced by Palm Studio, ARMS, and Kids Station and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 11, 2004.
- First aired
- October 11, 2004
- Last aired
- September 29, 2013
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 3 (37 episodes)
- Network
- Kids Station, Chiba TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Palm Studio, ARMS, Kids Station
Genshiken cast & crew
The cast features Satsuki Yukino as Saki Kasukabe (voice), Takanori Ooyama as Kanji Sasahara (voice), Mitsuki Saiga as Makoto Kosaka (voice), Ayako Kawasumi as Kanako Ohno (voice), Kaori Shimizu as Keiko Sasahara (voice), and Nobuyuki Hiyama as Harunobu Madarame (voice).
Behind the camera, it was produced by Tôru Kawaguchi.
Is Genshiken worth watching?
With 3 seasons and 37 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation and comedy, Genshiken is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Genshiken
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Cast of Genshiken
Satsuki Yukino
Saki Kasukabe (voice)
Takanori Ooyama
Kanji Sasahara (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga
Makoto Kosaka (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
Kanako Ohno (voice)
Kaori Shimizu
Keiko Sasahara (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
Harunobu Madarame (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
Soichiro Tanaka (voice)
Koji Ishii
Haraguchi (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
Kitagawa (voice)
Eiji Yanagisawa
Takayanagi (voice)
Kenji Nomura
Mitsunori Kugayama (voice)
Genshiken — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Genshiken in United States?
Genshiken is streaming on Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Genshiken on Crunchyroll?
Yes — Genshiken is currently available on Crunchyroll in United States.
▸What language is Genshiken in?
Genshiken is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Genshiken are there?
Genshiken has 3 seasons with 37 episodes in total.
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