Series

Penguindrum

“Let's initiate the survival strategy.”

★ 8.0(92)201124m1 season

Animation Drama Mystery Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Good to know

Release date: 2011-07-03
Runtime: 24m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 24
Network: MBS
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: Brain's Base

About Penguindrum

Penguindrum is a 2011 web series in the Animation, Drama and Mystery genres, starring Subaru Kimura, Ryohei Kimura and Miho Arakawa. It spans 1 season and 24 episodes, and originally aired on MBS. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 92 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Penguindrum in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit who resides in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shōma, to seek out an elusive item known as the Penguin Drum with assistance from a trio of strange penguins.

Seasons (1)

Season 124 eps · 2011

Cast

Subaru Kimura

Kanba Takakura (voice)

Ryohei Kimura

Shoma Takakura (voice)

Miho Arakawa

Himari Takakura (voice)

Marie Miyake

Ringo Oginome (voice)

Akira Ishida

Keiju Tabuki (voice)

Mamiko Noto

Yuri Tokikago (voice)

Yui Horie

Masako Natsume (voice)

Themes & keywords

symbolismpenguinresurrectionsurrealismterrorismapplebroken familyanimephilosophicalpsychological

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Penguindrum in New Zealand?+

Penguindrum is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in New Zealand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Penguindrum on Netflix?+

Penguindrum is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How many seasons of Penguindrum are there?+

Penguindrum has 1 season and 24 episodes in total.

Who stars in Penguindrum?+

Penguindrum stars Subaru Kimura, Ryohei Kimura, Miho Arakawa, Marie Miyake and Akira Ishida.

When did Penguindrum come out?+

Penguindrum is a 2011 web series.

What genre is Penguindrum?+

Penguindrum is Animation, Drama, Mystery and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.