ATARU (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 6.8
Released in 2012, ATARU is a mystery and drama series.
What it’s about. Ataru is a TBS series is about an autistic young man with a mysterious past who helps the police solve criminal cases. It stars Masahiro Nakai in the title role and has received 19.9% TV viewership ratings.
Who’s in it. ATARU stars Masahiro Nakai as Inoguchi Ataru / Chokozai, Chiaki Kuriyama as Maiko Ebina, Kazuki Kitamura as Shunichi Sawa and Yuta Tamamori as Sho Ebina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, ATARU has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ATARU page.
If you liked it. Fans of ATARU tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch ATARU (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for ATARU change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is ATARU worth watching?
- ATARU holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in ATARU?
- ATARU stars Masahiro Nakai, Chiaki Kuriyama, Kazuki Kitamura, Yuta Tamamori and Masachika Ichimura.
- When was ATARU released?
- ATARU was released in 2012.