The Great Passage (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, The Great Passage is an animation and drama series.
What it’s about. The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
Who’s in it. The Great Passage stars Yoko Hikasa as Kishibe Midori (voice), Hiroshi Kamiya as Nishioka Masashi (voice), Yoshiko Sakakibara as Sasaki Kaoru (voice) and Tetsuo Kanao as Araki Kohei (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Great Passage 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 The Great Passage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Passage tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Passage (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Great Passage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Great Passage worth watching?
- The Great Passage holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Great Passage?
- The Great Passage stars Yoko Hikasa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Tetsuo Kanao and Maaya Sakamoto.
- When was The Great Passage released?
- The Great Passage was released in 2016.