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The Story of Yamada Taro

5.620071 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Taro Yamada is a scholarship student at Ichinomiya High School. He’s smart, athletic, and handsome—so everyone assumes he’s wealthy. In reality, he lives in poverty with his mother and six younger siblings in one small room, and his father…

DirectorsYasuharu Ishii·Daisuke Yamamuro
WriterMagi

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

The Story of Yamada Taro isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jul 6, 2007
E2
Episode 2
Jul 13, 2007
E3
Episode 3
Jul 20, 2007
E4
Episode 4
Jul 27, 2007
E5
Episode 5
Aug 3, 2007
E6
Episode 6
Aug 10, 2007
E7
Episode 7
Aug 17, 2007
E8
Episode 8
Aug 24, 2007
E9
Episode 9
Sep 7, 2007
E10
Episode 10
Sep 14, 2007

Cast · Directed by Yasuharu Ishii

KNKazunari Ninomiya
Kazunari Ninomiya
Yamada Taro
SSSho Sakurai
Sho Sakurai
Mimura Takuya
MTMikako Tabe
Mikako Tabe
Ikegami Takako
MKMomoko Kikuchi
Momoko Kikuchi
Yamada Ayako
SOShugo Oshinari
Shugo Oshinari
Sugiura Keiichi
COChihiro Ohtsuka
Chihiro Ohtsuka
Nakai Masami
KFKazue Fukiishi
Kazue Fukiishi
Torii Kyoko
HYHisashi Yoshizawa
Hisashi Yoshizawa
Nagahara Makoto
MM
Mitsuru Matsuoka
Yamada Kazuo
NNNaomi Nishida
Naomi Nishida
Mimura Tsuyuko
AMAkaji Maro
Akaji Maro
Mimura Hijirichi
AYAi Yoshikawa
Ai Yoshikawa
Yamada Itsuko

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The Story of Yamada Taro — streaming FAQ

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Is The Story of Yamada Taro on Netflix?

No, The Story of Yamada Taro is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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No, The Story of Yamada Taro isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Story of Yamada Taro for free?

The Story of Yamada Taro isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in The Story of Yamada Taro?

The Story of Yamada Taro has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2007.

Are all episodes of The Story of Yamada Taro out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of The Story of Yamada Taro are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Story of Yamada Taro?

No — The Story of Yamada Taro ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.