Medaka (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 9.5
Released in 2004, Medaka is a drama series.
What it’s about. Takako Meguro, a typical office worker known to her friends as Medaka, starts a new career as a night school teacher when her company restructures. At first, she's not so crazy about her new job and gets by with a minimum of effort. But as she continues, she finds out it's quite a challenge after all. Her students range from a high school dropout to a salaried worker, and also include a self-employed fellow, and a cabaret hostess, in short, a motley crew! What's more, half of them are older than her and, to make matters worse, one of them is a elementary school classmate. But a certain turn of events results in Medaka's becoming a really dedicated teacher! Although she's surprised herself at this change of character, her trials are just about to begin.
Who’s in it. Medaka stars Rie Mimura as Meguro Takako, Taizo Harada as Shiina-sensei, Eita Nagayama as Taku Sakuragi and Risa Sudou as Yukiko Kawahara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, Medaka 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 Medaka page.
If you liked it. Fans of Medaka tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Medaka (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Medaka change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Medaka worth watching?
- Medaka holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Medaka?
- Medaka stars Rie Mimura, Taizo Harada, Eita Nagayama, Risa Sudou and Taro Yamamoto.
- When was Medaka released?
- Medaka was released in 2004.