In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds.
Cast: Yuria Kozuki, Ayumu Murase, Yohei Azakami
Season 1
12 episodes
1. The First Blin You Make Will Be a LumpKouda Arata meets Kujima, a bird-like creature from Russia. Kujima starts living with the Koudas.0+CC24minApr 9, 2026
2. A Crow Imitating a CormorantThere are rumors of a ghost in the neighborhood. Could they be about Kujima, or...?0+CC24minApr 16, 2026
3. No Two Birds Are Born with the Same FeatherKujima is introduced to Makoto, Arata's friend. Later, Kujima takes photos with the Koudas for the first time.0+CC24minApr 23, 2026
4. The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern BranchKujima gets homesick and decides to go home. Arata has an idea to make Kujima feel more at home, but...?0+CC24minApr 30, 2026
5. Truth Comes Out of FalsehoodKujima experiences the kotatsu table and then Christmas for the first time in Japan.0+CC24minMay 7, 2026
6. First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third EggplantTo celebrate the New Year, the Kouda family gathers at Arata’s paternal grandparents’ home.0+CC24minMay 14, 2026
7. One Bad Apple Spoils the BarrelArata takes Kujima to school. Later, Sonoda and Ichino find out about Kujima.0+CC24minMay 21, 2026
8. A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a StrawKujima is concerned about the scary face Suguru makes. Later, Kujima and Makoto make chocolate for Arata.0+CC24minMay 28, 2026
9. Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All UpArata and Kujima play in the snow, and cook okonomiyaki for dinner.0+CC24minJun 4, 2026
10. Height of ProsperitySuguru passes the exam and they have sushi to celebrate. Then, Kujima starts molting.0+CC24minJun 11, 2026
11. Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?Spring means it's almost time for Kujima to go home. They go cherry blossom viewing, and take family photos.0+CC24minJun 18, 2026
12. Out of Sight, Closer to the HeartFinally, the day for Kujima to say goodbye to the Koudas and leave for Russia has arrived.0+CC24minJun 25, 2026
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In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Noriyuki Nomata
- Studio
- Studio Hibari, U-NEXT, Shochiku
Maturity rating
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