Movie

Why We Live

★ 5.0(2)2016

Why We Live is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch Why We Live

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Hideaki Ōba
Release date: 2016-05-21
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Studio Deen
Part of: 「なぜ生きる」シリーズ

About Why We Live

Why We Live is a 2016 movie in the Animation genre, directed by Hideaki Ōba, starring Kōtarō Satomi, Katsuyuki Konishi and Hideyuki Tanaka. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Why We Live in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Cast

Kōtarō Satomi

Katsuyuki Konishi

Hideyuki Tanaka

Takaaki Seki

Toshiko Maeda

Themes & keywords

sengoku period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Why We Live in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Why We Live on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Why We Live on Netflix?+

Why We Live is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

Who stars in Why We Live?+

Why We Live stars Kōtarō Satomi, Katsuyuki Konishi, Hideyuki Tanaka, Takaaki Seki and Toshiko Maeda.

When did Why We Live come out?+

Why We Live is a 2016 movie directed by Hideaki Ōba.

What genre is Why We Live?+

Why We Live is Animation film.

Who directed Why We Live?+

Why We Live was directed by Hideaki Ōba.