Most Viewed From NHK Educational TV

Anime based on "nature learning picture books" which explore the lives of insects, while also celebrating the themes of ecology and diversity.

Arai Naohito is a CODA (children of deaf adults) who becomes a sign language interpreter after losing his job and family in order to restart his...

An educational documentary series covering a wide range of topics including social issues, culture, arts, science, and history, and featuring...

Nishihama Junior High School is haunted by the legend of Sayoko. Every three years a student is chosen to play the role of Sayoko by his or her...

Haruka is a fisherman's daughter, who lost her home and many friends in the Tohoku earthquake. After a year living in a temporary housing, she did...

An educational program hosted by Gen Hoshino and his puppet "Kaisetsuin" that focuses on a "history changing" musician in each episode.

Urasawa Naoki no Manben (Naoki Urasawa's Manga Exertions) is a TV Documentary airing on NHK Educational TV. It follows acclaimed mangaka Naoki...

The show is centered around a fictional 'relearning project for adults,' aimed at creating an app for adults who want to update their knowledge. The...

In a fictional school, "Tender Tank" Rareko is constantly opening absurd yet strangely enthusiastic debates, this way creating a lively classroom...

Reboot of the original Manben series from 2014-2017. Naoki Urasawa is returning to visit eight different manga authors, observe them in their daily...

This program aims to decipher a challenging classic literary work over the course of four episodes lasting for a total of 100 minutes. Alongside...

The story describes the daily life of Ashibe, an elementary school boy, and his family and friends, including a pet white sea lion.

Beginning with the Meiji Restoration, modern Japan became a great power in Asia, but ended in the catastrophe of defeat. Writer Ryōtarō Shiba's...

This show features an art specialist and also introduces artists, art works and cultural centers and heritages around the world via video footages.