Penguindrum
“Let's initiate the survival strategy.”
A terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit who resides in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shōma, to seek out an elusive item known as the Penguin Drum with assistance from a trio of strange penguins.
Where to watch Penguindrum in United States
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Where is Penguindrum streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Aniverse Amazon Channel | Akibapass |
| France | Animation Digital Network, Anime Digital Network Amazon Channel | — |
| Japan | Anime Times Amazon Channel, dAnime Amazon Channel, FOD | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | TVING | — |
About Penguindrum
Penguindrum is a 2011 Japanese-language animation, drama and mystery series. The cast is led by Subaru Kimura, Ryohei Kimura, Miho Arakawa. It spans 1 season and 24 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Penguindrum was produced by Brain's Base and made in Japan. It was first aired on July 3, 2011, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Writers
- Kunihiko Ikuhara, Takayo Ikami
- First aired
- July 3, 2011
- Last aired
- December 23, 2011
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (24 episodes)
- Network
- MBS
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Brain's Base
Penguindrum cast & crew
Penguindrum was written by Kunihiko Ikuhara and Takayo Ikami.
The cast features Subaru Kimura as Kanba Takakura (voice), Ryohei Kimura as Shoma Takakura (voice), Miho Arakawa as Himari Takakura (voice), Marie Miyake as Ringo Oginome (voice), Akira Ishida as Keiju Tabuki (voice), and Mamiko Noto as Yuri Tokikago (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yukari Hashimoto and it was produced by Shin'ichi Ikeda and Hiroo Maruyama.
Is Penguindrum worth watching?
Penguindrum holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 91 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.
With 1 season and 24 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.
If you enjoy animation, drama, and mystery, Penguindrum is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Penguindrum
Subaru Kimura
Kanba Takakura (voice)
Ryohei Kimura
Shoma Takakura (voice)
Miho Arakawa
Himari Takakura (voice)
Marie Miyake
Ringo Oginome (voice)
Akira Ishida
Keiju Tabuki (voice)
Mamiko Noto
Yuri Tokikago (voice)
Yui Horie
Masako Natsume (voice)
Penguindrum — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Penguindrum in United States?
Penguindrum is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is Penguindrum in?
Penguindrum is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Penguindrum are there?
Penguindrum has 1 season with 24 episodes in total.
▸What is Penguindrum rated?
Penguindrum is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 91 ratings.
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