First Penguin! (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Series · ★ 7.3
Released in 2022, First Penguin! is a drama series.
What it’s about. The "first penguin" is the courageous first penguin that dives into the sea filled with enemies. Iwasaki Nodoka is a young single mother with no money, no house, and no work. While Nodoka decides that she will do anything to eat, she meets a fisherman who offers her "10,000 yen to rebuild the coast". Thus, Nodoka now carries the dreams of the local fishermen whose lives are on her shoulders. Despite her limited knowledge of the fishing industry, Nodoka does her best working with the stubborn sea men, breaks through the old common sense and customs with her boldness, and creates a revolution in the industry.
Who’s in it. First Penguin! stars Nao as Iwasaki Nodoka, Shinichi Tsutsumi as Kataoka Hiroshi, Nobuyuki Suzuki as Nagasawa Kazuki and Daichi Watanabe as Kotohira Yusuke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, First Penguin! has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Penguin! page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Penguin! tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Penguin! (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Penguin! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Penguin! worth watching?
- First Penguin! holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Penguin!?
- First Penguin! stars Nao, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Nobuyuki Suzuki, Daichi Watanabe and Tomio Umezawa.
- When was First Penguin! released?
- First Penguin! was released in 2022.