Nozomi in the Sun (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 5.6
Released in 1971, Nozomi in the Sun is an animation, drama and family series.
What it’s about. Two baby girls were born in the same hospital: one of them is the daughter of an aristocratic family while the other belongs to a deprived household which lives in the slums of the city. However, the nurse-in-charge, Michiko, secretly switches the two babies due to a personal grudge, resulting in a change of fates of the girls from then on. Many years later, the lives of the two girls continue to be intertwined with each other, with the rich Miki ill-treating the poor Nozomi, yet both of them hold similar dreams to become a singer.
Who’s in it. Nozomi in the Sun stars Junko Fujiyama as Nozomi Mine (voice), Masaaki Yajima as Narrator (voice), Makio Inoue as ファニー and Kosei Tomita as 熊五郎, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Nozomi in the Sun 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 Nozomi in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nozomi in the Sun 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 Nozomi in the Sun (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nozomi in the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Nozomi in the Sun worth watching?
- Nozomi in the Sun holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nozomi in the Sun?
- Nozomi in the Sun stars Junko Fujiyama, Masaaki Yajima, Makio Inoue, Kosei Tomita and Michiko Hirai.
- When was Nozomi in the Sun released?
- Nozomi in the Sun was released in 1971.