Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky poster
Where to stream

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky

8.820091h 52mMovieDrama

Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido, is the northernmost zoo in Japan. The unpopular zoo welcomes a new zoo keeper, young Yoshida (Yasuhi Nakamura), who has more affection for insects than people after years of being bullied at school when he was…

DirectorMasahiko Tsugawa
ProducersTadahisa Sakamoto·Tsutomu Tsuchikawa

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Masahiko Tsugawa

TNToshiyuki Nishida
Toshiyuki Nishida
Kanji Takizawa
YNYasuhi Nakamura
Yasuhi Nakamura
Tsuyoshi Yoshida
AMAi Maeda
Ai Maeda
Makoto Ogawa
KHKeiko Horiuchi
Keiko Horiuchi
Sanae Ikeuchi
NMNaomasa Musaka
Naomasa Musaka
Teruo Mitani
SSSansei Shiomi
Sansei Shiomi
Genta Tobe
IKIttoku Kishibe
Ittoku Kishibe
Seinosuke Yanagihara
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Itsuro Usui
HNHiroyuki Nagato
Hiroyuki Nagato
Keisuke Nirasaki
AMAkaji Maro
Akaji Maro

More from Toshiyuki Nishida · Lead actor

Kita no kazoku
Kita no kazoku
1973
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
2012 · 7.5
I'm Home
I'm Home
2015 · 7.3
Clouds Over the Hill
Clouds Over the Hill
2009 · 7.7
Monkey
Monkey
1978 · 8.1
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers
2009 · 9.4
The Great White Tower
The Great White Tower
2003 · 9.1
Yae's Sakura
Yae's Sakura
2013 · 7.9
Tiger and Dragon
Tiger and Dragon
2005 · 7.1
Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen
1988 · 7.5
See all fromToshiyuki Nishida

More from Yasuhi Nakamura · Co-star actor

AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
2002 · 7.5
Absolute Zero
Absolute Zero
2010 · 7.8
The Files of the Young Kindaichi
The Files of the Young Kindaichi
1995 · 7.6
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
2014 · 6.7
The Files of Young Kindaichi Neo
The Files of Young Kindaichi Neo
2014 · 7.8
Ushijima the Loan Shark
Ushijima the Loan Shark
2010 · 8.6
The Old Dog, New Tricks?
The Old Dog, New Tricks?
2022 · 7.7
Soar High!
Soar High!
2022 · 6.0
My Husband is a Cartoonist
My Husband is a Cartoonist
2010 · 8.5
Ultraman Ginga S
Ultraman Ginga S
2014 · 8.5
See all fromYasuhi Nakamura

More like this

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
The Tale of The Princess Kaguya
2013 · 8.1
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
Buddha 2: The Endless Journey
2014 · 7.7
A Wind Named Amnesia
A Wind Named Amnesia
1990 · 5.9
BLAME!
BLAME!
2017 · 6.5
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Battles Without Honor and Humanity
1973 · 7.3
Inu-Oh
Inu-Oh
2022 · 7.4
Giovanni's Island
Giovanni's Island
2014 · 7.5
In This Corner of the World
In This Corner of the World
2016 · 7.9
Suzume
Suzume
2022 · 7.9
Fireworks
Fireworks
1997 · 7.7
The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast
2015 · 7.9
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion
Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion
1972 · 7.0

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky?

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky on Netflix?

No, Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky for free?

Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky based on a true story?

Yes — Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).