Ochoyan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2020, Ochoyan is a drama, family and comedy series.
What it’s about. In the end of Meiji era, Takei Chiyo was born in a poor family in Osaka, and was sent to a theatre tea room as a servant when she was 9 years old. There, she was attracted by the world of theatre comedy. She grows up to be an actor and marries to Amami Ippei , but the war broke out and she was forced to stay away from acting for a while. However, when she comes back again, her acting in a radio drama impresses many people and makes herself one of the leading actors in western Japan.
Who’s in it. Ochoyan stars Hana Sugisaki as Takei Chiyo, Ryoko Shinohara as Okada Shizu ["Okayasu" owner], Emma Miyazawa as Takei Kuriko and Ryo Narita as Amami Ippei [Takei Chiyo's husband], among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Ochoyan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ochoyan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ochoyan tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ochoyan (2020)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ochoyan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ochoyan worth watching?
- Ochoyan holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ochoyan?
- Ochoyan stars Hana Sugisaki, Ryoko Shinohara, Emma Miyazawa, Ryo Narita and Yuki Amami.
- When was Ochoyan released?
- Ochoyan was released in 2020.