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NANBAKA

5.820162 seasonsTV SeriesAnimationComedyAction & Adventure

Four men are assigned to Nanba, the world’s most formidable prison. Jyugo, a man who attempted to break out of prison and ended up extending his jail time; Uno, a man who likes to gamble with women; Rock, a man who likes to get into…

DirectorShinji Takamatsu

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Nanbaka Is a Comedy Anime.
Jan 2, 2017
E2
Super Hitoshi-kun
Jan 9, 2017
E3
The Traitorous Building 5
Jan 16, 2017
E4
Something Is Breaking
Jan 23, 2017
E5
You Are Weak
Feb 1, 2017
E6
One's Own Freedom
Feb 8, 2017
E7
A Fool
Feb 14, 2017
E8
Awakening Poison
Feb 21, 2017
E9
Washed Away...
Feb 28, 2017
E10
Sound and Words
Mar 7, 2017
E11
Move Forward!
Mar 14, 2017
E12
Sarabaka
Mar 21, 2017

Cast

DKDaiki Kobayashi
Daiki Kobayashi
Nico
YUYuto Uemura
Yuto Uemura
Juugo
TSTomokazu Seki
Tomokazu Seki
Hajime Sugoroku
TKTetsuya Kakihara
Tetsuya Kakihara
Uno
ASAiru Shiozaki
Airu Shiozaki
Rock

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NANBAKA — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams NANBAKA?

NANBAKA is streaming on Crunchyroll in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is NANBAKA on Netflix?

No, NANBAKA is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Crunchyroll.

Is NANBAKA on Amazon Prime Video?

No, NANBAKA isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Crunchyroll instead.

Where can I watch NANBAKA for free?

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

How many seasons are in NANBAKA?

NANBAKA has 2 seasons in total (25 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of NANBAKA out yet?

Yes — all 25 episodes across 2 seasons of NANBAKA are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of NANBAKA?

No — NANBAKA ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.

What manga is NANBAKA based on?

NANBAKA is based on Nanbaka.