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Rie Mimura
Yuko Kaede（楓 由子）
Joe Odagiri
Shun Hazama（羽佐間 旬）
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Yuhei Kirihara（桐原 勇平）
Yasuko Matsuyuki
Nozomi Morino（森乃 望）
Megumi Okina
Suzuki Matsunaga（松永 鈴希）
Megumi Yokoyama
Keiko Kurosawa（黒沢 圭子）
Soichiro Kitamura
Kazuyasu Sakita（崎田 和康）
Tatsuya Gashuin
Rokutaro Taie（田家 六太郎）
Yoshinori Okada
Ichiro Tanaka（田中 一朗）
Akio Kaneda
Soji Yamamoto（山本 宗司）
Masako Motai
Hiroko Sawaguchi（沢口 裕子）
Ryo Ishibashi
Hiroya Nozaki（野佐木 恍也）
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Beginner — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Beginner?
Beginner is streaming on FOD Channel and FOD in Japan. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Beginner on Netflix?
No, Beginner is not on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026. It's currently on FOD Channel and FOD.
Is Beginner on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Beginner isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Japan right now. It's on FOD Channel and FOD instead.
Where can I watch Beginner for free?
Beginner is available on FOD Channel and FOD in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
How many seasons are in Beginner?
Beginner has 1 season in total (11 episodes). The series concluded in 2003.
Are all episodes of Beginner out yet?
Yes — all 11 episodes across 1 season of Beginner are out and available to stream.
Is there a Season 2 of Beginner?
No — Beginner ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.