Akumu-chan: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In this world of uncertainty, would we be happier if we could predict the future...?

What would you do if all of your dreams had a way of coming true...including nightmares? Beautiful and young, Ayami has a solid reputation as a dedicated and reliable elementary teacher, but her true character is solely clandestine. Ayami does not believe in love and trust, and her values make her oblivious to other people's matters. Almost devious, she is always scheming so she never has to deal with responsibility and troubles that spur around her. One day, a new student Yuiko enrolls in her home-room class. It does not take long for Ayami to find out that Yuiko has an ability to predict the future through the dreams she sees in her sleep; dreams which are symbolic and require proper interpretation to understand the upcoming occurrences. But when Yuiko begins to have nightmares of people around them, Ayami, though unwillingly, must team up with Yuiko to try to change the tragic fate of those around them... But can they properly assess what Yuiko's nightmares truly mean and change what may already be destined?

Akumu-chan is a family drama enjoyable from kids to adults, packed with excitement and fun fantastic visuals with a pinch of humor that shows how Ayami learns the true meaning of life. Each episode will transport the viewer to a bizarre and seemingly paranormal dream world that is a fantasy-filled treat to the eye and an oneirocritical ride for the mind!

Series details

• Title: Akumu-chan
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Comedy, Science-Fiction
• Premiere date: 2012-10-13
• Final broadcast date listed: 2012-12-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: NTV
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 46 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 19199
• IMDb ID: tt2341340
• TVDB ID: 263267

Cast and credited roles

• Manatsu Kimura — Yuiko Koto
• Keiko Kitagawa — Ayami Mutoi
• Yuka — Kotoha Hirashima
• Gackt — Takashi Shiki
• Fumiyo Kohinata — Bannosuke Koto
• Wada Masato — Mineki Yamasato

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2012-10-13; final listed air date 2012-12-22; episode order: 11.

Source and licence

Adapted from Akumu-chan on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.