Absolute Boy (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Series · ★ 7.5

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Released in 2005, Absolute Boy is an animation, mystery, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Ayumu Aizawa who can't recall his childhood. He doesn't suffer from amnesia but his younger days are a mystery to him. When asked to spend the summer with his father in Tana, a rural town two hours away from his home in Tokyo, Ayumu refuses as he has not seen his divorced father in four years. He gets bribed by his mother with a mountain bicycle and reluctantly agrees. Unbeknownst to him, this fateful trip will put together bits of his past. Soon after arriving at Tana, Ayumu encounters strange happenings such as meeting a mysterious boy called Wakkun, who lives in an enchanted forest, and floating orbs of lights appearing in the sky.

Who’s in it. Absolute Boy stars Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Ayumu Aizawa, Kanako Mitsuhashi as Miki Miyama, Akiko Kobayashi as Kisa Tanigawa and Chiwa Saito as Miku Miyama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Absolute Boy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absolute Boy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Absolute Boy 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 Absolute Boy (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Absolute Boy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Absolute Boy worth watching?
Absolute Boy holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, mystery, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Absolute Boy?
Absolute Boy stars Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Kanako Mitsuhashi, Akiko Kobayashi, Chiwa Saito and Yasuyuki Kase.
When was Absolute Boy released?
Absolute Boy was released in 2005.