Utaban (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Utaban is a notable series.
What it’s about. Utaban was a long-running Japanese music variety show, broadcast weekly from October 15, 1996 until March 23, 2010 on TBS. The name of the show is an abbreviation of "uta bangumi", meaning "music program". A special version of the show, running for two hours, was occasionally aired under the name Tokuban, an abbreviation of "tokubetsu bangumi", meaning "special program". The show's theme song, played during the opening sequence and closing credits, was "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" by Nancy Sinatra.
Who’s in it. Utaban stars Yuko Nakazawa, Aya Ishiguro, Kaori Iida and Natsumi Abe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Utaban has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Utaban page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Utaban (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Utaban change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Utaban worth watching?
- Utaban holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Utaban?
- Utaban stars Yuko Nakazawa, Aya Ishiguro, Kaori Iida, Natsumi Abe and Asuka Fukuda.
- When was Utaban released?
- Utaban was released in 1996.