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Folktales from Japan

Series Overview

Hometown Rebuilding: Folktales from Japan is a Japanese anime television series that adapts various traditional stories from Japan. The narration and all character voices are provided by veteran Japanese film actors Akira Emoto and Yoneko Matsukane. An English-subtitled version began "simulcast" availability on the streaming service Crunchyroll March 12, 2012.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

Returning SeriesIn ProductionScripted
Original Network
TV Tokyo
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 346 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

2012 – Present

Premiered: Sun, Apr 1, 2012

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Mar 18, 2018

Season 6, Episode 50: “The Gongen-sama on the Northern Mountain / Anchin and Kiyohime”

A goddess lives on the northern mountain. Kiyohime becomes a snake and attacks the one she loves. Source: crunchyroll

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 14+

14+: 14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

International Certification Matrix

Canada14+

14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Folktales from Japan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Folktales from Japan

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What is Folktales from Japan about?

Hometown Rebuilding: Folktales from Japan is a Japanese anime television series that adapts various traditional stories from Japan. The narration and all character voices are provided by veteran Japanese film actors Akira Emoto and Yoneko Matsukane. An English-subtitled version began "simulcast" availability on the streaming service Crunchyroll March 12, 2012.

How many seasons does Folktales from Japan have?

Folktales from Japan comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Folktales from Japan?

Key cast members in Folktales from Japan include Akira Emoto, Yoneko Matsukane.

Who created or directed Folktales from Japan?

Folktales from Japan was developed and directed by Not specified.