TV series

Ikkyū-san

1975–1982 · 1 season

A gentle, playful historical cartoon where a clever child outsmarts grown-ups; easy, warm viewing with mild stakes and lots of wit.

Overview: The mischievous adventures of a young Ikkyū during his stay at Ankoku Temple. He relies on his intelligence and wit to solve all types of problems, from distraught farmers to greedy merchants.
How it feels: Warm, light, whimsical and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, class, justice, family
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
class
justice
family
friendship
Places: small town
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none