Binbou Shimai Monogatari: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Yamada sisters, Kyo (15) and Asu (9), are students studying in secondary and primary schools respectively. Their mother has passed away while their father ran away after incurring debts due to gambling. Despite the difficult circumstances, both of them decide to overcome the unhappiness and welcome their days with enthusiasm and pride. Fortunately, with the change in the law system several years ago, Kyo is able to study and simultaneously, take up temporary jobs (such as distributing newspapers and tutoring) so as to support the family and make ends meet. On the other hand, Asu will take charge of household chores, prepare meals and manage the financials to assist her older sister. Surrounding them are also good and kind neighbours such as the novelist, Saegusa-san, and the aunt at the public bath who will watch over them. Although life is difficult and at times painful, the sisters are happy to have each other.

Series details

• Title: Binbou Shimai Monogatari
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Drama, Comedy, Anime
• Premiere date: 2006-06-30
• Final broadcast date listed: 2006-09-15
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TV Asahi
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 25 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 55231
• TVDB ID: 80078

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2006-06-30; final listed air date 2006-09-15; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

Adapted from Binbou Shimai Monogatari 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.