If you're browsing Drama shows, Jun-chan's Cheering Song (1988) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Tomoko Yamaguchi, Masahiro Takashima, and Yūsuke Kawazu, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 10.0/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Jun-chan's Cheering Song (1988)
Also known as: Jun-chan no oenka, Jun-chan no Ouenka
First aired: October 4, 1988
Runtime: 15 min
Networks: NHK
Cast: Tomoko Yamaguchi, Masahiro Takashima, Yūsuke Kawazu, Toshiaki Karasawa, Yumi Shirakawa, Tsurube Shofukutei
The year is 1947, August. Ono Junko's family is being evacuated to Wakayama and the father is going to war. A few years later, the father has returned from Manchuria but he also brought a boy that had been abandoned by his mother. The boy is Yuta and the family will adopt him.
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