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Genshiken

Name: Genshiken
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 2004-10-11
Rating: 7.1

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2004

3 Seasons

37 Episodes

Ended

About

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. As he participates in club activities such as visiting dojin shops and anime festivals he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world.

#parody#slice of life#based on manga#adult animation#seinen#anime#otaku

Cast

Satsuki Yukino

as Saki Kasukabe (voice)

Takanori Ooyama

as Kanji Sasahara (voice)

Mitsuki Saiga

as Makoto Kosaka (voice)

Ayako Kawasumi

as Kanako Ohno (voice)

Kaori Shimizu

as Keiko Sasahara (voice)

Nobuyuki Hiyama

as Harunobu Madarame (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

as Soichiro Tanaka (voice)

Koji Ishii

as Haraguchi (voice)

Sanae Kobayashi

as Kitagawa (voice)

Eiji Yanagisawa

as Takayanagi (voice)

Kenji Nomura

as Mitsunori Kugayama (voice)

Seasons

Genshiken

12 episodes2004

Sasahara Kanji is a college freshman who decides to join a student society to share his hidden thoughts on manga, anime and gaming. When he first visited Genshiken, short for "Gendai Shikaku Bunka Kenkyuu Kai" (Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture), his groundless pride was destroyed by the plotting of Madarame, a sophomore student in Genshiken, but he still couldn't admit that he is an otaku. However, as he participates in society activities such as visiting dojin (private publishing) shops and anime festivals, and hangs out with other society members Kosaka (a hardcore otaku despite his extreme eccentricities and good looks), Kosaka's girlfriend Kasukabe Saki (who isn't really an otaku), Ohno (a cosplayer) and the others, he opens his mind and resolves that he will make his way into the otaku world. With their help, Sasahara slowly adjusts to otaku life in Genshiken.

Genshiken 2

12 episodes2007

The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture, otherwise known as Genshiken, is now under the charge of a more confident Sasahara. Things have changed in between semesters, and the otaku club now has a new otaku-hating member named Ogiue. Sasahara's initial goal of starting a doujin circle and selling those fan-made magazines at the next Comic Festival becomes a reality, but reality is a cruel master... who apparently crossplays. Afterward, the club is abuzz with talk about Tanaka and Ohno's relationship, which takes a hesitant step forward.

Genshiken: Second Generation

13 episodes2013

Another college semester begins and the returning members of Genshiken attempt to recruit new club members. Three new members join the club, attracted by Ogiue's BL drawings. She welcomes the new members but fears the club will become a "rotten girls" haven for yaoi fans and is getting a bit too far removed from it's original purpose.

Episodes

Genshiken

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Study of the Modern Visually-Oriented Culture

Oct 11, 200425m

An introduction episode explaining how Kohsaka, Kasukabe and Sasahara got involved with Genshiken; after some uncertainty, Sasahara decides to fully participate in the club.

Comparative Classification of the Modern Youth Through Consumption and Entert...

Oct 18, 200425m

Genshiken takes Sasahara to Akihabara for dōjinshi shopping while Kohsaka and Kasukabe go to Harajuku for clothes; Kasukabe discovers Kohsaka's hentai collection and gets an introduction on the subject from the others.

Problems and Merits of Local Culture Promotion

Oct 25, 200425m

Genshiken goes on a club trip to Comifes, a large comic convention; Madarame seriously injures his hand, but pretends to be fine in the name of fandom until the pain becomes too great to bear.

The Sublimating Effects of the Dissimilation Brought on Through Makeup and Co...

Nov 1, 200425m

Ohno is introduced as she joins Genshiken, while Genshiken takes part in a university club fair and Kasukabe's ex-boyfriend pays her a visit.

Limits of Rejection and Reception as Observed in Autonomous Behaviour

Nov 8, 200425m

Due to Genshiken's lack of "activities" as defined by the school, the club is threatened with closure; salvation comes from an unlikely source as Kasukabe intervenes personally.

Theory of the Individual Outside the Boundaries of the Subculture

Nov 15, 200425m

Kasukabe tries to make herself more appealing to Kohsaka by taking an interest in his hobbies by trying to learn how to play Puyo Pop Fever. Sasahara's sister Keiko also makes an appearance and calls on her brother for help.

Aspects of Behavioral Selection in Interpersonal Relationships

Nov 22, 200425m

Two freshmen take an interest in Genshiken and join them for a night out on the town. Kasukabe, however, has no intention of making them feel welcome.

Comparative Research in Production Models and Processes

Nov 29, 200425m

Ohno and Sasahara start a plamo project and get the whole club involved, while Kasukabe learns an important lesson.

Where does Genshiken rank today?

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About Genshiken

Genshiken Cast and Characters

The cast features Satsuki Yukino (as Saki Kasukabe (voice)), Takanori Ooyama (as Kanji Sasahara (voice)), Mitsuki Saiga (as Makoto Kosaka (voice)), Ayako Kawasumi (as Kanako Ohno (voice)), and Kaori Shimizu (as Keiko Sasahara (voice)). Their performances are a major reason Genshiken has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Genshiken

Genshiken flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is 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.

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Where can I watch Genshiken online for free?

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How many episodes does Genshiken have?

Genshiken has 37 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on CineFlixo.

Is Genshiken good? What's the rating?

Genshiken holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 40 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Genshiken?

The main cast includes Satsuki Yukino, Takanori Ooyama, Mitsuki Saiga, and Ayako Kawasumi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Genshiken available in Japonés?

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

When was Genshiken released?

Genshiken first aired in 2004.

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Where can I watch Genshiken for free?

You can watch Genshiken online for free on CineFlixo. All 37 episodes across 3 seasons 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 Genshiken have?

Genshiken currently has 3 seasons and a total of 37 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 Genshiken about?

In which language is Genshiken originally available?

Genshiken 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 Genshiken first released?

Genshiken first premiered on October 11, 2004 (2004). The series has since concluded its run.