Edison's Mother
Series Overview
The series focuses on Ayukawa Noriko, the teacher of a class of first-graders. One day, a boy named Kento transfers into her class from another school, where he was treated as a problem child. In reality, the inquisitive Kento actually displays the potential of being a prodigy, and it's up to Noriko to figure out how to handle him. The story draws inspiration from the childhood of famous inventor Thomas Edison, who was also considered a problem child by most adults around him.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
48 min per episode
2008 – 2008
Premiered: Fri, Jan 11, 2008
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jun Mutô
Mika Ohmori, Masatoshi Yamaguchi
Shoichi Kato
Department Leadership Roster
Mika Ohmori
Screenplay
Shoichi Kato
Producer
Jun Mutô
Director
Masatoshi Yamaguchi
Screenplay
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What is Edison's Mother about?
The series focuses on Ayukawa Noriko, the teacher of a class of first-graders. One day, a boy named Kento transfers into her class from another school, where he was treated as a problem child. In reality, the inquisitive Kento actually displays the potential of being a prodigy, and it's up to Noriko to figure out how to handle him. The story draws inspiration from the childhood of famous inventor Thomas Edison, who was also considered a problem child by most adults around him.
How many seasons does Edison's Mother have?
Edison's Mother comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Edison's Mother?
Key cast members in Edison's Mother include Misaki Itō, Maki Sakai, Shosuke Tanihara, Yuya Shimizu, Kaoru Sugita.
Who created or directed Edison's Mother?
Edison's Mother was developed and directed by Jun Mutô.