Anime-Gataris (2017): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2017, Anime-Gataris is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series.

What it’s about. After dreaming about an anime she used to watch as a child, Minoa Asagaya could not forget a particularly memorable scene. However, despite her best efforts, she cannot recall the name of the show. Due to this, Minoa asks for help from her fellow classmates at Sakaneko High School. Her conversation is overheard by Arisu Kamiigusa, the most popular and wealthy girl in class who is also a hardcore otaku. Yet even with her vast knowledge, Arisu does not recognize the show. After discovering that there isn't an anime club at their school, Minoa and Arisu create the Anime Research Club, as they may obtain the answer to Minoa's mystery if they gather people who share the same interest. Thus, Minoa is exposed to a bizarre new world—the world of anime!

Who’s in it. Anime-Gataris stars Hisako Tojo as Miko Kouenji (voice), Kaede Hondo as Minoa Asagaya (voice), Sayaka Senbongi as Arisu Kamiigusa (voice) and Hironori Kondoh as Neko-senpai (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Anime-Gataris has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Anime-Gataris page.

If you liked it. Fans of Anime-Gataris tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.