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Rec

Name: Rec
Director: Ryutaro Nakamura
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2006-02-03
Rating: 7.1

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2006

1 Season

9 Episodes

Ended

TV-14

About

Rec is a Japanese manga about an aspiring voice actress by Q-Tarō Hanamizawa. A nine-episode anime adaptation by Shaft aired between February and March 2006; an original video animation episode was also produced.

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Cast

Makoto Yasumura

as Fumihiko Matsumaru (voice)

Kanako Sakai

as Aka Onda (voice)

Daisuke Ono

as Yoshio Hatakeda (voice)

Kimiko Koyama

as Tanaka (voice)

Megumi Toyoguchi

as Yoshioka (voice)

Seasons

Season 1

9 episodes2006

Episodes

Season 1

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Roman Holiday

Feb 3, 200613m

Fumihiko Matsumaru anxiously awaits his date to arrive in front of the movie theater. Realizing she is late, He crumples the movie tickets and prepares to throw them away. He then "hears" the voice of the tickets telling him not to throw them away. Actually, it was a girl who was dubbing the voice of the tickets. He gives one of his tickets to the girl and they watch the movie together. Matsumaru realizes that the girl is reading the subtitles of the movie out loud and concludes that she is just weird. While exiting the theater, Matsumaru finds out that his date ditched him for another man and thus is accompanied by the girl for Yakitori and Beer. Matsumaru finds out that the girl lives almost next door. In the middle of the night, he wakes up to find the girl's neighborhood in flames and convinces her to stay in his house. For some reason, they kiss. The girl introduces herself as Aka, shortly before they make love and fall asleep.

Sabrina Fair

Feb 10, 200613m

The next day, Matsumaru learns at work that his marketing concept "Nekoki" (a cat-tree) has been approved as the mascot of a snack product called "Ha". Furthermore, Aka is chosen to voice nekoki. They decide to keep their live-in relationship a secret from their employers due to Aka's worries about an appearance of impropriety. She also insists they are not a couple just from having slept together once in a moment of weakness, and that she will merely be lodging with him. The series is heavily concerned with the developing dynamic of their relationship.

Wait Until Dark

Feb 17, 200613m

The episode deals with Matsumaru realizing that he has let a total stranger into his house. It also has two flashbacks to when Aka and Matsumaru were at high school. Aka's flashback has her friend commenting on how great it would be to hear Aka's voice on TV. Matsumaru's flashback has his friend tell him that Tokyo girls are easy, a comment that Matsumaru refutes after he is once again struck by Aka for trying to kiss her.

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Feb 24, 200613m

After a shaky start when Matsumaru walks in on Aka on the toilet the two of them go and launch their advertising campaign. It starts badly but, after a little girl recognizes the voice and the character their spirits are lifted. Afterwards, Aka cries with happiness at her voice being recognized.

Love in the Afternoon

Mar 3, 200613m

Aka is having trouble with her current job because she is voice acting in an H-game. She struggles with the words and eventually asks Matsumaru. He initially misunderstands her intentions but realizes before he does anything stupid. After successfully completing her job, Matsumaru buys the game but it is confiscated by Aka and he is banned from playing it.

The Children's Hour

Mar 10, 200613m

After an incident involving underwear on live television, both Aka's and Matsumaru's careers take a boost. This causes friction, culminating in Aka saying once she earns enough money she will leave causing both of them to get depressed. Aka's depression affects her performance on one of her jobs, but she manages to get the lines right after remembering her feelings whenever Matsumaru came home. The episode ends with Aka crying alone and wondering if she can return to Matsumaru.

War and Peace

Mar 17, 200613m

In this Episode, Aka and Fukihiko take a trip to the hot springs. They each enter one side of the same springs and find each other naked, much to their dismay.

My Fair Lady

Mar 24, 200613m

As Aka's career takes off even more she unintentionally misses a date she had planned with Matsumaru. That day things go bad to worse for him at work among other things and when he finally sees her late that night in the apartment his jealousy got the best of him and said some things he shouldn't have.

Where does Rec rank today?

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About Rec

Rec Cast and Characters

The cast features Makoto Yasumura (as Fumihiko Matsumaru (voice)), Kanako Sakai (as Aka Onda (voice)), Daisuke Ono (as Yoshio Hatakeda (voice)), Kimiko Koyama (as Tanaka (voice)), and Megumi Toyoguchi (as Yoshioka (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Rec has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Rec

Rec flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japonés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rec

Where can I watch Rec online for free?

You can watch Rec online free on CineFlixo. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.

How many episodes does Rec have?

Rec has 9 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Rec good? What's the rating?

Rec holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 15 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Rec?

The main cast includes Makoto Yasumura, Kanako Sakai, Daisuke Ono, and Kimiko Koyama, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Rec available in Japonés?

Yes — Rec was originally produced in Japonés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Rec released?

Rec first aired in 2006.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Rec for free?

You can watch Rec online for free on CineFlixo. All 9 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does Rec have?

Rec currently has 1 season and a total of 9 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on CineFlixo and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Rec about?

In which language is Rec originally available?

Rec was originally produced in JA. On CineFlixo the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Rec first released?

Rec first premiered on February 3, 2006 (2006). The series has since concluded its run.