Cicada Boy (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Cicada Boy is a comedy series.
What it’s about. Okawa Yuka is living out the daily motions of life but doesn't understand her reason to keep living. After a confrontation with a co-worker, she decides to end it all but fails when she stops herself from squishing a cicada. That cicada returns the favor by transforming into a man, named semi, for seven days because he thinks it will make her happy. The downside is, he has no idea how to live as a human.
Who’s in it. Cicada Boy stars Ryosuke Yamada as Semi, Haruka Kinami as Okawa Yuka, Fumi Dan as Shono Kugiko and Sawako Agawa as Shono Nejiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Cicada Boy 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 Cicada Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cicada Boy tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cicada Boy (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cicada Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Cicada Boy worth watching?
- Cicada Boy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cicada Boy?
- Cicada Boy stars Ryosuke Yamada, Haruka Kinami, Fumi Dan, Sawako Agawa and Yukiya Kitamura.
- When was Cicada Boy released?
- Cicada Boy was released in 2019.