Watch Non Non Biyori

Name: Non Non Biyori
Genre: Anime
Released: 2013-11-07
Cast: Kotori KoiwaiRie MurakawaAyane Sakura

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2013
2 Seasons
7.8 (1,298)

Non Non Biyori is a heartwarming anime series that premiered in Japan in 2013, and has since then become a fan-favorite worldwide. The show is based on a manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Atto, and is directed by Shinya Kawatsura. The story takes place in a rural village called Asahigaoka in the countryside of Japan. The residents of this village are a close-knit community where everyone knows each other and help one another. The anime series follows the day-to-day lives of four young girls who are childhood friends and classmates in Asahigaoka Elementary School. The four girls, Hotaru Ichijou, Komari Koshigaya, Natsumi Koshigaya, and Renge Miyauchi, are all at various stages of their schooling.

Hotaru is the newest arrival in the village, having moved there from Tokyo to live with her grandparents. She is a shy and reserved girl who struggles to adjust to the slower-paced life in the village. Komari, on the other hand, is the oldest of the group and is often mistaken for a grade-schooler due to her small stature. She has a complex about her height and tries to act more mature than her age. Natsumi is the energetic and adventurous tomboy of the group who is always up for some mischief. Lastly, Renge is the youngest member of the group, and despite being in first grade, she has a mature outlook on life and is fascinated by the world around her.

The show is a slice-of-life anime that focuses on the girls' daily adventures in and around their village. The anime's pacing is slow and gentle, and it takes the time to show the girls' everyday interactions with each other and their surroundings. The show is not overly dramatic, as there are no villains or evil plots to worry about. Instead, Non Non Biyori focuses on the simple joys of rural life and the beauty of nature.

The show's animation is stunning, with beautiful backgrounds that showcase the charm and beauty of the Japanese countryside. The characters are all well-developed, and each has their unique personality that complements the others. Hotaru's curiosity and fascination with the culture and traditions of the countryside serve as a window for the audience to learn about rural Japanese life.

The show's music is another standout aspect, with a mix of soothing instrumental music and catchy opening and closing theme songs. The opening theme, "Nanairo Biyori" by nano.RIPE, perfectly captures the show's whimsical and light-hearted tone. The closing theme, "Non Non Biyori" by Renge, Natsumi, and Komari's voice actresses, is a tribute to the show's simplistic and charming nature.

Non Non Biyori is a show that will make you smile and appreciate the simple things in life. The show's portrayal of rural life in Japan is heartwarming and will make you want to live in a small village surrounded by nature. The anime is suitable for all ages and will be an enjoyable watch for anyone looking for a relaxing and charming anime.

Non Non Biyori is a series that ran for 2 seasons (24 episodes) between November 7, 2013 and on Anime Network

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Seasons

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24. The Cherry Blossoms Bloomed Again

September 22, 2015

Kazuho sees Renge gazing out the window one morning and asks her what she's looking at. Renge points out that the plum flowers are blooming. Soon it will be spring, and time for Koshigaya Suguru's graduation ceremony. When the day comes, the remaining students and their parents watch as Kazuho hands Suguru his graduation certificate. After the ceremony, the remaining students sing a song for ...

23. I Got Drunk and Remembered

March 21, 2021

As Kaede is watching her store, she sees Renge pass by outside on her way to play with Shiori. Later, when Shiori is energetically running around, Renge warns her to keep an eye on what's around her and walk carefully. But then Shiori notices something and takes off running. It turns out she's spotted a praying mantis's egg sac, so she asks Renge if she can give it to her soon-to-be baby sist...

22. It Got Cold and Then Hot

September 8, 2015

It's New Year's Day, and Renge is admiring the kadomatsu decoration in front of her house. She checks the mailbox and finds New Year's cards inside from everyone at Asahigaoka Branch School, but she seems a bit disappointed for some reason. Then, when she takes the cards inside to show her family, she sees her sister Hikage frantically begging Kazuho for a New Year's allowance...

21. We Made Tasty Food

March 7, 2021

Natsumi asks Komari if she wants to come along on a trip to the department store, but Komari isn't in the mood. Natsumi tells her that ghosts will come out if she stays home alone, but Komari insists that ghosts aren't real and that they wouldn't come out during the day anyway. Komari later gets hungry while staying at home alone, so she goes to the kitchen for a snack, but then she suddenly ...

20. My Senpai Had Entrance Exams Coming Up

August 25, 2015

Akane's senpai tells her that she's quitting their club to study for entrance exams. Akane starts to wonder if Konomi will also quit, feeling sad as she remembers that Konomi was the one who helped her make friends in the club and improve her flute playing. On her way home, Akane runs into Konomi at the station. She tells Akane that she's on her way to visit the Koshigayas and was looking aro...

19. It Was a Thrilling Autumn

August 18, 2015

At the end of the school day, Kazuho reminds the students that tomorrow is Parents' Day. Natsumi despairs at the prospect of her mother learning of her poor performance. Kazuho laughs and tells Natsumi it's her own fault for not studying, but Natsumi says she's also told her mother that Kazuho always falls asleep during their free study periods. Kazuho realizes that she could also be in troub...

18. We All Went Camping Together

February 14, 2021

Near the end of summer break, Renge goes on a camping trip with everyone from school. After setting up the tents, they all find their own ways to have fun, from tossing a ball to fishing. In the evening, they have a barbecue. The kids can't resist eating too much of the delicious grilled meat and vegetables, and their teacher, Kazuho, has too much alcohol and gets drunk. In the morning, Renge...

17. I Made Something Incredible

February 7, 2021

Komari is going crazy as Natsumi forces her to dress up as a robot for her summer research project. Hotaru also plans to work on her own project today, since she's at home alone for the day. Her project combines a talking robot with a walking robot. She uses her dad's computer to input the lines her robot will say and places the necessary mechanisms for both robots in one of her Koma-plushies...

16. I Turned Into Santa to Deliver Tomatoes

July 28, 2015

The tomato plants they planted in spring are bearing lots of tomatoes, and it's time to harvest them. After tasting one of the tomatoes she raised herself, Renge is overwhelmed by the delicious flavor and decides to take some tomatoes to everyone, declaring herself a midsummer Santa Claus. Her last stop is the candy store, but on the way there, she meets an unfamiliar little girl who's crying...

15. We Were Always Like This

July 21, 2015

It's summer, and Natsumi is lounging at home when the doorbell rings. The visitor is Miyauchi Hikage, who's returned home from Tokyo for summer break. Hikage says she wants to play something that'll give her a chance to move around a lot since she just got off the Shinkansen, and Natsumi is eager to join in. She declares that she came up with a new finishing move, the Surefire Kill Shot, whil...

14. Hotaru Was Really Mature?

July 14, 2015

One Sunday, Kazuho asks Renge to help her plant some saplings in the garden. Renge is excited and calls the other students from the branch school to help. When Kazuho teases Renge by telling her the saplings they're planting are bell peppers, Renge tries to get out of helping, but Kazuho brings her back by admitting it was a joke. Natsumi and Komari confess that they aren't fans of bell peppe...

13. I Played the Frog Song

January 10, 2021

One spring day, Miyauchi Renge plays her recorder as she makes her way to school earlier than usual. The students have music class today, and they'll be performing together. She tells a high school student riding her bus, Fujimiya Konomi, that she's having trouble playing the "do" note, and they agree to practice together sometime soon. Renge arrives at Asahigaoka Branch School, and the other...

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Non Non Biyori is available for streaming on the Anime Network website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Non Non Biyori on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon and Apple TV.