The Great Passage
Series Overview
The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
23 min per episode
2016 – 2016
Premiered: Fri, Oct 14, 2016
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Torch”
Majime and Araki visit Matsumoto with an advanced copy of Daitokai. Matsumoto is pleased, but he tells them he has cancer. That spring, the team gets a call informing them of his death. Daitokai is completed, and they throw a party to celebrate. Araki reads a moving thank you letter from Matsumoto. Later, Majime reflects on Matsumoto's message as he walks with Kaguya, finding peace and solace.
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Cast & Creators
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Yoko Hikasa
Kishibe Midori (voice)
Hiroshi Kamiya
Nishioka Masashi (voice)
Yoshiko Sakakibara
Sasaki Kaoru (voice)
Tetsuo Kanao
Araki Kohei (voice)
Maaya Sakamoto
Hayashi Kaguya (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai
Majime Mitsuya (voice)
Mugihito
Matsumoto Tomosuke (voice)
Chiwa Saito
Miyoshi Remi (voice)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshimasa Kuroyanagi
Takuya Sato
Yoshihiro Ike
Takahiro Hondai
Daisuke Hiraki
Akitoshi Mori, Soichiro Umemoto
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshihiro Ike
Original Music Composer
Daisuke Hiraki
Editor
Akitoshi Mori
Producer
Soichiro Umemoto
Producer
Takahiro Hondai
Director of Photography
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.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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What is The Great Passage about?
The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
How many seasons does The Great Passage have?
The Great Passage comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Great Passage?
Key cast members in The Great Passage include Yoko Hikasa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Tetsuo Kanao, Maaya Sakamoto.
Who created or directed The Great Passage?
The Great Passage was developed and directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi.