Chikaemon
Series Overview
Monzaemon Chikamatsu is a middle-age dramatist of jōruri (form of puppet theater that preceded bunraku and kabuki), but he is in a slump. His wife left him and his mother is fed up with him. All he does now is drink. The man then meets a gambler named Mankichi and his life begins to change.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
45 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Thu, Jan 14, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “Episode 8”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kawano Hideaki
Yuki Fujimoto
Kanako Fujisawa
Department Leadership Roster
Yuki Fujimoto
Screenplay
Kawano Hideaki
Director
Kanako Fujisawa
Editor
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What is Chikaemon about?
Monzaemon Chikamatsu is a middle-age dramatist of jōruri (form of puppet theater that preceded bunraku and kabuki), but he is in a slump. His wife left him and his mother is fed up with him. All he does now is drink. The man then meets a gambler named Mankichi and his life begins to change.
How many seasons does Chikaemon have?
Chikaemon comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Chikaemon?
Key cast members in Chikaemon include Suzuki Matsuo, Munetaka Aoki.
Who created or directed Chikaemon?
Chikaemon was developed and directed by Kawano Hideaki.