Fune wo Amu

Fune wo Amu (2016)

EndedAnimation showDrama, Anime

The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.

Network
Scheduleevery Thursday at 00:55 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E11TorchDec 22, 2016
S01E10PrideDec 15, 2016
S01E09BloodDec 8, 2016
S01E08CompileDec 1, 2016
S01E07TrustNov 24, 2016
View all episodesView all seasons

Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Fune wo Amu' premiere?

'Fune wo Amu' premiered on October 13, 2016.

Who is the director of 'Fune wo Amu'?

Toshimasa Kuroyanagi directed 'Fune wo Amu'.

How many episodes are there in 'Fune wo Amu'?

'Fune wo Amu' consists of 11 episodes.

What genre does 'Fune wo Amu' belong to?

'Fune wo Amu' falls under the genres of Drama and Slice of Life.

Who is the main protagonist in 'Fune wo Amu'?

The main protagonist of 'Fune wo Amu' is Majime Mitsuya.

What is the premise of 'Fune wo Amu'?

'Fune wo Amu' follows the story of Majime Mitsuya, a shy and introverted man who becomes involved in compiling a dictionary.

Which studio produced 'Fune wo Amu'?

Zexcs produced 'Fune wo Amu'.

What is the source material for 'Fune wo Amu'?

'Fune wo Amu' is based on a novel by Shion Miura.

What is the English title of 'Fune wo Amu'?

The English title of 'Fune wo Amu' is 'The Great Passage'.

Who composed the music for 'Fune wo Amu'?

Yoshihiro Ike composed the music for 'Fune wo Amu'.

What is the setting of 'Fune wo Amu'?

'Fune wo Amu' is set in a publishing company's dictionary editorial department.

Who is the voice actor for Majime Mitsuya in 'Fune wo Amu'?

Hiroshi Kamiya provides the voice for Majime Mitsuya in 'Fune wo Amu'.

Is 'Fune wo Amu' a popular show?

'Fune wo Amu' gained critical acclaim for its unique story and character development.

Does 'Fune wo Amu' have any notable awards?

'Fune wo Amu' won the Best Drama award at the 2017 Tokyo Anime Award Festival.

Did 'Fune wo Amu' receive a manga adaptation?

Yes, 'Fune wo Amu' received a manga adaptation written by Mitsuhiro Yamada.

Can 'Fune wo Amu' be streamed online?

Yes, 'Fune wo Amu' can be streamed online on various platforms like Crunchyroll and Hulu.

Cast

View all cast

Characters

View all characters

Also known as

  • The Great Passage
  • 舟を編む (Japan)
  • Fune o Amu (Japan)

Recently Updated Shows

Recently updated shows that might be of your interest.
Lazarus
Running

Lazarus

In 2052 an era of unprecedented peace and prosperity prevails across the globe where humanity is freed from sickness. Dr. Skinner has developed a miracle cure all drug with no drawbacks called Hapuna. Hapuna soon becomes essential.

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Running

8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Jon Richardson play the words and numbers game.

GenreComedy
Whitstable Pearl
Running

Whitstable Pearl

With her son grown, single mum Pearl, pursues her lifelong dream and starts a private detective agency, which she runs from her family restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all kinds of cases. But when a friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town DCI Mike McGuire.

Expedition Bigfoot
Running

Expedition Bigfoot

For the first time in history, an elite team of investigators use an advanced data algorithm to analyze five decades of Bigfoot sightings to pinpoint when and where to encounter the elusive beast. Armed with the results and state-of-the-art technology, they journey deep into the unforgiving Oregon wilderness to prove once and for all that Bigfoot is real.

Ludwig
Running

Ludwig

When John ‘Ludwig' Taylor's identical twin, DCI James Taylor, disappears off the face of the earth, John takes over his brother's identity in a quest to discover his whereabouts. John has never married; never had a family and never really ventured further than his own front door. Without a computer, mobile phone or even a television, he lives in quiet solitude, designing puzzles for a living, under the nom-de-plume of ‘Ludwig'.

This genre bending detective series follows full-time luddite, John 'Ludwig' Taylor, as he assumes the identity of his missing twin brother in a bid to track him down and bring him home. However, filling the shoes of your identical twin is one thing - when your twin also happens to be a successful DCI leading Cambridge's busy inner-city major crimes team the stakes are much higher. John may be a master of all things cryptic, but can he crack the biggest puzzle of his life?