Penguindrum
“Let's initiate the survival strategy.”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 24 Episodes
24 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jul 3, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 24: “I Love You”
Shouma tries to dissuade Kanba with no success while Ringo also boards the train, claiming she had learned from the present she got from Himari's friends the secret spell contained into the now lost diary. She activates the spell determined to sacrifice herself to save Himari and the others, but Shouma takes the burden to himself instead while Kanba sacrifices himself to ressurect Himari for good. The terrorist attack is stopped and both Himari and Ringo are found unconsious with no memories about the brothers or everything that happened. The same occurs for Masako whose brother Mario also fully recovers. While hanging with Ringo at her house, Himari finds a message left by Kanba and Shouma and starts crying without knowing the reason why while Shouma and Kanba, in children form, pass in front of her house accompanied by the four penguins.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Kunihiko Ikuhara, Takayo Ikami
Yukari Hashimoto
Shigeru Nishiyama
Hiroo Maruyama, Shin'ichi Ikeda
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroo Maruyama
Producer
Shin'ichi Ikeda
Producer
Yukari Hashimoto
Original Music Composer
Shigeru Nishiyama
Editor
Kunihiko Ikuhara
Screenplay
Takayo Ikami
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penguindrum
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What is Penguindrum about?
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.
How many seasons does Penguindrum have?
Penguindrum comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Penguindrum?
Key cast members in Penguindrum include Subaru Kimura, Ryohei Kimura, Miho Arakawa, Marie Miyake, Akira Ishida.
Who created or directed Penguindrum?
Penguindrum was developed and directed by Kunihiko Ikuhara.