Higepiyo (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2009, Higepiyo is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. Higepiyo is a four-panel gag manga by Risa Itō about a small yellow bird with a mustache, who ends up as a pet of a boy named Hiroshi. Serialized between 2004 and 2006 in Shueisha's Chorus magazine, the series was later compiled into a single volume in January 12, 2007. It was adapted into an anime series, which premiered on April 3, 2009, directed by Atsushi Takeyama, scripted by Natsuko Takahashi and with music by Toshio Masuda. The anime adaptation later inspired the creation of a spin-off manga series, published in Ribon magazine.
Who’s in it. Higepiyo stars Romi Park as Higepiyo (voice), Yu Kobayashi as Hiroshi (voice), Eiji Miyashita as Papa (voice) and Satomi Arai as Mama (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Higepiyo has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Higepiyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Higepiyo 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 Higepiyo (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Higepiyo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Higepiyo worth watching?
- Higepiyo holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Higepiyo?
- Higepiyo stars Romi Park, Yu Kobayashi, Eiji Miyashita, Satomi Arai and Motoko Kumai.
- When was Higepiyo released?
- Higepiyo was released in 2009.