Wandering Son
Series Overview
Shuichi Nitori transfers to a new elementary school, and there, meets Yoshino Takatsuki. The two children discover they share a similar secret.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 11 Episodes
23 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Fri, Jan 14, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Forever a Wandering Son”
Once more, barbs and insults are exchanged when Yoshino and Saori meet. And despite animosity between Shuichi and Doi, Doi is asked to help write the script for the cultural festival play.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Hourou Musuko (The Wandering Son) PV - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-16
Cast & Creators
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Kousuke Hatakeyama
Shuichi Nitori (voice)
Asami Seto
Yoshino Takatsuki (voice)
Yoshino Nanjo
Kanako Sasa (voice)
Saeko Chiba
Chizuru Sarashina (voice)
Aki Toyosaki
Momoko Shirai (voice)
Yui Horie
Anna Suehiro (voice)
Nana Mizuki
Maho Nitori (voice)
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Riku Seya (voice)
Yuichi Iguchi
Makoto Ariga (voice)
Yuuka Nanri
Saori Chiba (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ei Aoki
Mari Okada, Takako Shimura
Keiichi Okabe, Satoru Kosaki
Motohiro Kunishige, Tomoyoshi Kato
Shota Migiyama
Hideo Katsumata, Atsushi Terada, Shunsuke Saitou, Tooru Miura, Yatsuho Tomikawa
Department Leadership Roster
Shota Migiyama
Editor
Shunsuke Saitou
Producer
Jiyuu Ougi
Producer
Keiichi Okabe
Original Music Composer
Satoru Kosaki
Original Music Composer
Makoto Kimura
Producer
Motohiro Kunishige
Director of Photography
Tomoyoshi Kato
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandering Son
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What is Wandering Son about?
Shuichi Nitori transfers to a new elementary school, and there, meets Yoshino Takatsuki. The two children discover they share a similar secret.
How many seasons does Wandering Son have?
Wandering Son comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Wandering Son?
Key cast members in Wandering Son include Kousuke Hatakeyama, Asami Seto, Yoshino Nanjo, Saeko Chiba, Aki Toyosaki.
Who created or directed Wandering Son?
Wandering Son was developed and directed by Ei Aoki.