Japan Synopsis
げんしけん
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.
The 2003–2005 Japan Window
298 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Genshiken sits at position #151.
Also On Kids Station
Other series that aired on Kids Station.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Genshiken premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,619 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (43rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,733 of 2,532 (top 68%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Palm Studio, Production I.G, ARMS, Ajiado |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 3 / 37 |
| Release Date | October 11, 2004 |
| Official Site | genshiken-2daime.com |
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Questions Answered
Who created Genshiken?
Genshiken was created by Shimoku Kio.
When did Genshiken end?
Genshiken finished its run with its final episode airing on September 29, 2013.
Where did Genshiken air?
Genshiken aired on Kids Station, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.