Genshiken Season 1 • TV Show
Genshiken • TV Show • Rating 7.1 out of 10
release-radar
Are there new episodes of Genshiken coming?
Genshiken is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on September 29, 2013. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of PG (AU), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
trailers
Watch the official trailers for Genshiken
Watch the main official trailer for Genshiken in one place. Most of these clips were released around November 2014, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
Uploaded in November 2014
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overview
What is Genshiken about?
Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. It blends animation and comedy elements. The series reflects a distinct Japan style and perspective.
release-timeline
Release pattern and schedule for Genshiken
Genshiken has been releasing episodes between October 2004 and September 2013 across 3 seasons. So far there are 37 released episodes, giving you plenty of story to catch up on before the next drop. Historically there have been longer waits of around 55 months between seasons, which can explain why some fans search early for hints about the next release.
cast
Cast and creators of Genshiken
The main cast includes Satsuki Yukino, Takanori Ooyama and Mitsuki Saiga.
Satsuki Yukino
as Saki Kasukabe (voice)
Takanori Ooyama
as Kanji Sasahara (voice)
Mitsuki Saiga
as Makoto Kosaka (voice)
Ayako Kawasumi
as Kanako Ohno (voice)
Kaori Shimizu
as Keiko Sasahara (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama
as Harunobu Madarame (voice)
Tomokazu Seki
as Soichiro Tanaka (voice)
Koji Ishii
as Haraguchi (voice)
Sanae Kobayashi
as Kitagawa (voice)
Eiji Yanagisawa
as Takayanagi (voice)
Kenji Nomura
as Mitsunori Kugayama (voice)