Chiritotechin (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Series · ★ 8

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Released in 2007, Chiritotechin is a drama and family series.

What it’s about. The 77th NHK Asadora is Chiritotechin. Location includes Fukui prefecture. This renzoku is about Wada Kiyomi (referred to as Kiyomi-B), a girl brought up in Fukui who moves to Osaka in search of her soul. In Osaka, Kiyomi-B becomes enchanted with rakugo, a Japanese traditional form of comic storytelling, and pursues a career in rakugo. In the summer of 1982, Kiyomi-B and her family move to Obama of Fukui, her father's hometown. Kiyomi-B's grandmother and uncle welcome the family, but Shotaro the grandfather does not allow Masanori to take over the Wakasa lacquer chopsticks making. One day, Kiyomi-B listens to rakugo at Shotaro's factory and becomes fond of it. Shotaro and Kiyomi-B become close through rakugo.

Who’s in it. Chiritotechin stars Shihori Kanjiya as Wada Kiyomi B, Megumi Sato as Wada Kiyomi A, Yutaka Matsushige as Wada Masanori and Sachie Hara as Ogata Natsuko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Chiritotechin 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 Chiritotechin page.

If you liked it. Fans of Chiritotechin tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Chiritotechin (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chiritotechin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Chiritotechin worth watching?
Chiritotechin holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Chiritotechin?
Chiritotechin stars Shihori Kanjiya, Megumi Sato, Yutaka Matsushige, Sachie Hara and Emi Wakui.
When was Chiritotechin released?
Chiritotechin was released in 2007.