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Hanagatami

7.220172h 49mMovieDramaRomanceWar

Spring, 1941: 16-year-old Toshihiko attends school in the coastal town of Karatsu, where his aunt cares for his ailing cousin. Immersed in the seaside's nature and culture, Toshihiko soon befriends the town's other extraordinary adolescents as they all contend with the war's gravitational pull.

DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi
WritersChiho Katsura·Nobuhiko Obayashi
ProducersTerumichi Yamazaki·Kyōko Ōbayashi

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Cast · Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

SKShunsuke Kubozuka
Shunsuke Kubozuka
Toshihiko Sakakiyama
SMShinnosuke Mitsushima
Shinnosuke Mitsushima
Ukai
KNKeishi Nagatsuka
Keishi Nagatsuka
Kira
TETokio Emoto
Tokio Emoto
Aso
HYHonoka Yahagi
Honoka Yahagi
Mina Ema
HYHirona Yamazaki
Hirona Yamazaki
Akine
MKMugi Kadowaki
Mugi Kadowaki
Chitose
TTTakako Tokiwa
Takako Tokiwa
Keiko Ema
TMTakehiro Murata
Takehiro Murata
Professor Yamauchi
TTTetsuya Takeda
Tetsuya Takeda
Dr. Ichijo
WIWakaba Irie
Wakaba Irie
Old Maid
KNKiyotaka Nanbara
Kiyotaka Nanbara
Toshihiko's Father

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Hanagatami — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hanagatami?

Hanagatami is streaming on Philo, Fandor and OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hanagatami on Netflix?

No, Hanagatami is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo and Fandor.

Is Hanagatami on Amazon Prime Video?

Hanagatami isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Hanagatami for free?

Hanagatami is available on Philo and Fandor in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.