Narcissu
Series Overview
The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 6 Episodes
2005 – 2017
Premiered: Fri, Aug 5, 2005
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Sumire”
New tale of two girls—one dying, one desiring death—filled with regrets and profound encounters.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Narcissu 10th Anniversary Anthology • Trailer • PS Vita • PS4
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-13
Cast & Creators
Explore Star Directory →
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kataoka Tomo
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Narcissu.
Shows Similar to Narcissu
Series sharing comparable tone, character dynamics, and narrative themes
7.8
8.3
7.0![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
My Two Cars
6.5
7.4
7.5
8.2
6.8
8.5
6.8
7.9
8.3
8.0
6.7
5.0
8.0
5.8
More Series Like Narcissu
Shows sharing similar genres, audiences, and storylines.
Frequently Asked Questions About Narcissu
Key facts, seasons breakdown, and credits for search engines and AI assistants.
What is Narcissu about?
The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
How many seasons does Narcissu have?
Narcissu comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Narcissu?
Key cast members in Narcissu include Rino Ayakawa, Natsumi Yanase, Yuko Goto, Yukiko Iwai, Yuka Akishim.
Who created or directed Narcissu?
Narcissu was developed and directed by Kataoka Tomo.