Looking Up at the Half-Moon (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Looking Up at the Half-Moon is a drama, animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. Even though Yuuichi Ezaki is in the hospital recovering from an illness, he's constantly sneaking out. One day he's caught by the head nurse, who makes a deal with him: she'll overlook his future excursions if he's willing to befriend a new patient, Rika Akiba. Due to a serious heart condition, Rika has spent most of her life in the hospital, and doesn't really have any friends. As Yuuichi and Rika spend time together and learn more about each other, their relationship soon blossoms into romance...
Who’s in it. Looking Up at the Half-Moon stars Nobuyuki Kobushi as Tsukasa Sekoguchi (voice), Kenichi Suzumura as Yūichi Ezaki (voice), Mikako Takahashi as Rika Akiba (voice) and Koji Yada as Yoshizō Tada (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Looking Up at the Half-Moon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Looking Up at the Half-Moon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Looking Up at the Half-Moon tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Looking Up at the Half-Moon (2006)?
- In US, Looking Up at the Half-Moon is available to stream on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Looking Up at the Half-Moon worth watching?
- Looking Up at the Half-Moon holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Looking Up at the Half-Moon?
- Looking Up at the Half-Moon stars Nobuyuki Kobushi, Kenichi Suzumura, Mikako Takahashi, Koji Yada and Yuuki Kodaira.
- When was Looking Up at the Half-Moon released?
- Looking Up at the Half-Moon was released in 2006.