Narcissu (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2005, Narcissu is a drama and animation series.
What it’s about. The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
Who’s in it. Narcissu stars Rino Ayakawa as Setsumi Sakura, Natsumi Yanase as Himeko Shinohara, Yuko Goto as Chihiro Shinohara and Yukiko Iwai as Yuka Akishima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Narcissu 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 Narcissu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Narcissu tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Narcissu (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Narcissu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Narcissu worth watching?
- Narcissu holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Narcissu?
- Narcissu stars Rino Ayakawa, Natsumi Yanase, Yuko Goto, Yukiko Iwai and Yuka Akishim.
- When was Narcissu released?
- Narcissu was released in 2005.