Hello! Junichi (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2014, Hello! Junichi is a comedy, family and music film directed by Katsuhito Ishii, running about 93 minutes. “Free admission for elementary school kids!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An elementary student named Junichi is having trouble returning an eraser he borrowed from his secret crush, Maeda. With the support and encouragement of rookie teacher Anna, Junichi gets over his shyness and starts a band with his classmates.
Who’s in it. Hello! Junichi stars Hikari Mitsushima as Anna, Amon Kabe as Junichi, Ryushin Tei and Chizuru Ikewaki as Kuramoto's Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Hello! Junichi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hello! Junichi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hello! Junichi tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hello! Junichi (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hello! Junichi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hello! Junichi worth watching?
- Hello! Junichi holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hello! Junichi?
- Hello! Junichi stars Hikari Mitsushima, Amon Kabe, Ryushin Tei, Chizuru Ikewaki and Tatsuya Gashûin.
- When was Hello! Junichi released?
- Hello! Junichi was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.