Utakoi (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2012, Utakoi is an animation, drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. The Hyakunin Isshu are an anthology of one hundred poems found in a trational Japanese card game called Karuta. Presented by the person who selected the writings, Fujiwara no Teika, this is a glimpse into the origin of some of them. Since the majority of them are love compositions, the focus remains on romance in ancient Japan.
Who’s in it. Utakoi stars Yuki Kaji as 藤原定家 (voice), Junichi Suwabe as 在原业平 (voice), Saori Hayami as 藤原高子 (voice) and Aya Endo as 小野小町 (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Utakoi sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utakoi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Utakoi 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 Utakoi (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utakoi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utakoi worth watching?
- Utakoi holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Utakoi?
- Utakoi stars Yuki Kaji, Junichi Suwabe, Saori Hayami, Aya Endo and Yuuya Uchida.
- When was Utakoi released?
- Utakoi was released in 2012.