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.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 00:55 (25 min)

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S01E09BloodDez. 8, 2016
S01E08CompileDez. 1, 2016
S01E07TrustNov. 24, 2016
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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.

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Also known as

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

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