Makura no Danshi

Makura no Danshi (2015)

EndedAnimation showAnime, Romance

If you are lonely sleeping alone at night, then this show is for you! A first-person anime, each episode features a different boyfriend who sleeps beside the viewer each week. Natsuki Hanae will play one of 12 "makura no danshi" (pillow boys), all full of distinctly individual personalities and each catering to viewers who like a certain "type." The boys all live in the same town underneath a starry sky. Each of the "makura no danshi" will star his own weekly episode as they "sleep beside you and whisper." With 12 different personalities and ranging from a stall vendor to a librarian boy, there is surely a boyfriend for every viewer!

Network
Scheduleevery Monday at 01:16 (5 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E12Pillow Boys Continued: MerrySep 29, 2015
S01E11Food Stall Danshi: Iida YuuichirouSep 22, 2015
S01E10Flower Arrangement Danshi: Chigiri Yonaga/YayoiSep 15, 2015
S01E09Librarian Danshi: Mochizuki ShirusuSep 7, 2015
S01E08Happy IRL Danshi: Sasayama NaoAug 31, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Makura no Danshi premiere?

Makura no Danshi premiered on July 13, 2015.

Who is the main character in Makura no Danshi?

The main character is a "pillow boy" named Nao Sasayama.

What is the plot of Makura no Danshi?

The show follows the experiences of several "pillow boys" who talk to the viewer before they go to sleep each night.

How many "pillow boys" are in Makura no Danshi?

There are a total of 12 "pillow boys" in Makura no Danshi.

What is the name of the first "pillow boy" introduced in Makura no Danshi?

The first "pillow boy" introduced is Yuichiro Iida.

What is the age range of the "pillow boys" in Makura no Danshi?

The "pillow boys" in Makura no Danshi range in age from 16 to 29.

What is the genre of Makura no Danshi?

Makura no Danshi is classified as a romance and slice-of-life anime.

Is Makura no Danshi available in English?

Yes, Makura no Danshi is available with English subtitles.

Who produced Makura no Danshi?

Makura no Danshi was produced by Assez Finaud Fabric and directed by Yoshiki Yamakawa.

Was Makura no Danshi popular in Japan?

Makura no Danshi received mixed reviews and was not a commercial success in Japan.

What inspired the creation of Makura no Danshi?

The concept for Makura no Danshi was inspired by an event in Japan called "pillow talk", where people gather to talk before going to sleep.

What is the duration of each Makura no Danshi episode?

Each episode of Makura no Danshi is approximately 4 minutes long.

Also known as

  • Makuranodanshi
  • Pillow Boys (United States)
  • 枕男子 (Japan)

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