Mottainai Grandma

Mottainai Grandma

2020•5m•8.0/10

Animation

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.0/10(1)

In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.

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Production

editz, LIDENFILMS

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 5, 2020

Last Aired

June 26, 2020

Networks

YouTube

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Mottainai Grandma Goes to the River

E1

Mottainai Grandma Goes to the River

Air date: 2020-06-05

Mottainai Grandma

E2

Mottainai Grandma

Air date: 2020-06-12

Mottainai Grandma "Let's Eat with Gratitude"

E3

Mottainai Grandma "Let's Eat with Gratitude"

Air date: 2020-06-19

Mottainai Grandma Goes to Magic Land

E4

Mottainai Grandma Goes to Magic Land

Air date: 2020-06-26

Cast

Keiko Toda

Keiko Toda

Grandma (voice)

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