Ants without Umbrella (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 3.8
Released in 2016, Ants without Umbrella is a drama series.
What it’s about. Jun Hashimoto is a sci-fi novel writer, but he isn't popular at all. He lives off of his savings. One day, his editor Tateyama assigns him a job: he is to write a "love" themed short story for a web magazine oriented towards youths. At first Jun refuses, because he has never written a love story before, but Tateyama pushes him to write one. The deadline is imminent. Jun's childhood friend Keisuke Murata then appears in front of him. Jun complains to Keisuke that he can't write, but while talking to him, he comes up with an idea.
Who’s in it. Ants without Umbrella stars Renn Kiriyama as Hashimoto Jun, Shigeaki Kato as Murata Keisuke, Rika Adachi as Nakamura Amika and Nao Minamisawa as Akatsu Mai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Ants without Umbrella has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ants without Umbrella page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ants without Umbrella tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ants without Umbrella (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ants without Umbrella change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ants without Umbrella worth watching?
- Ants without Umbrella holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ants without Umbrella?
- Ants without Umbrella stars Renn Kiriyama, Shigeaki Kato, Rika Adachi, Nao Minamisawa and Masanobu Sakata.
- When was Ants without Umbrella released?
- Ants without Umbrella was released in 2016.