Genshiken (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7.1
Released in 2004, Genshiken is an animation and comedy series.
What it’s about. Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world.
Who’s in it. Genshiken stars Satsuki Yukino as Saki Kasukabe (voice), Takanori Ooyama as Kanji Sasahara (voice), Mitsuki Saiga as Makoto Kosaka (voice) and Ayako Kawasumi as Kanako Ohno (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Genshiken has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genshiken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genshiken 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 Genshiken (2004)?
- In US, Genshiken is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genshiken worth watching?
- Genshiken holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Genshiken?
- Genshiken stars Satsuki Yukino, Takanori Ooyama, Mitsuki Saiga, Ayako Kawasumi and Nobuyuki Hiyama.
- When was Genshiken released?
- Genshiken was released in 2004.