Marumaru no Smartphone

2020•5m

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Mini-drama with a historical character having a smartphone.

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Production

NHK

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

October 12, 2020

Last Aired

September 19, 2024

Networks

NHK G

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

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

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2020-10-12

Episode 2

Air date: 2020-10-13

Episode 3

Air date: 2020-10-14

Episode 4

Air date: 2020-10-24

Episode 5

Air date: 2020-10-27

Episode 6

Air date: 2020-10-28

Episode 7

Air date: 2020-12-25

Cast

Utaha

Kaya Soya

Sae Miyazawa

DOTAMA

Shinya Kote

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