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Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again
11 Episodes
24 min each
SPRING 2024
Synopsis
The story of Jii-san Baa-san Wakagaeru follows Shouzou and Ine, an elderly couple who are living a quiet life in a farming village in Aomori Prefecture. After eating a mysterious apple that they discover on their apple farm, Shozo and Ine spontaneously regain their youth, but even after being reinvigorated they continue to live life at a grandparent-ly pace.
Comedy
Fantasy
Romance
Slice of Life
Format
Unknown
Episodes
11
Per Episode
24 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
11 / 11 Episodes
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Episode 1
Grandpa and Grandma and the Sports Festival
Shouzou and Ine, an old married couple, are known to everyone as a pair of lovebirds. One day, they wake up to find they look like their younger selves! When Mino, their granddaughter, sees them, she's shocked by their transformation, and she's not alone!
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Episode 2
Grandpa and Grandma and Their Children
Shouzou and Ine often have visitors dropping by. One day, their granddaughter, Shiori, comes to their house after a fight with her father, Takahiro. He's a doctor. Shiori aims to follow in his footsteps, but she's worried about her grades and friendships.
3
Episode 3
Grandpa Turns Old Again
Ever since Shouzou and Ine turned young again, they've had dreams of a mysterious hourglass. One night, Shouzou has the dream again and something unexpected happens. The next morning, when he wakes, his body has returned to that of an old man.
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Episode 4
Grandpa and Grandama and the Cultural Festival
At Mino's invitation, Shouzou and Ine decide to go to the culture festival at her school. Once there, an accident causes Ine to have to change clothes. When she puts on a sailor-style school uniform, she reverts to mannerisms she used in her school days.
5
Episode 5
Grandma's Memory Turns Young Again
Ine's memories have turned young again. She is now who she was before she met Shouzou. Even amidst her confusion at seemingly having traveled into the future, she is curious as to why she married Shouzou and offers him a certain suggestion.
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Episode 6
Grandpa and Grandma on Their Honeymoon
As their long-awaited honeymoon approaches, Shouzou and Ine plan the details of their trip. They recruit Shouta to be their guide, and Mino decides to go with them, too. Once they arrive in Tokyo, Shouzou and Ine go to see their daughter Akemi.
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Episode 7
Grandpa and Grandma on Their Honeymoon: Atami Arc
Shouzou, Ine, and the others arrive at a lovely inn in Atami. After some sightseeing and delicious food, it's time for bed. The plan was for the men and women to sleep in separate rooms, but Mino wants Shouzou and Ine to have time alone together.
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Episode 8
A New Grandpa and Grandma Appear
Shiori meets a medical student named Satoshi at the university library. He is researching old legends from the area of people turning young again. He confides in Shiori, saying that something unbelievable has happened to his grandparents.
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Episode 9
Grandpa and Grandma and a Summer Festival
It's the day of a summer festival at a local jinja. Ine drsses Mino a cute yukata. Mino makes sure that Ine wears one, too. Ine looks forward to walking around the festival with Shouzou that night, but Shouzou has to spend time with the neighbors.
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Episode 10
Grandpa and Grandma's Daily Life
Daily life continues for Shouzou and Ine. Mino convinces them to try their hand at Halloween costumes. Shouzou patrols the orchard. A rainy day brings back old memories. Ine does a few small things that make a big difference in other peoples' lives.
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Episode 11
Grandpa, Grandma and Winter Festival
As the year draws to a close, the Saitou family prepares for their New Year's celebrations, which keeps Shouzou and Ine very busy. On the last day of the year, the whole family, including Ine's older sister, Tsuru, gathers at Shouzou and Ine's house.
Characters
Voice Actors
Mamiko Noto (japanese)
Ine Saitou
Main
Voice Actors
Shinichirou Miki (japanese)
Shouzou Saitou
Main
Voice Actors
Shiori Mikami (japanese)
Mino Saitou
Supporting
Voice Actors
Kazuyuki Okitsu (japanese)
Yoshiaki Saitou
Supporting
Voice Actors
Tomo Sakurai (japanese)
Kaede Saitou
Supporting
Voice Actors
Nao Touyama (japanese)
Shiori Saitou
Supporting
Staff
Kagiri Araido
Original Creator
Masayoshi Nishida
Director
Yukie Sugawara
Series Composition
Nagisa Takahashi
Character Design
Yuuji Hamada
Sub Character Design
Maho Tanabe
Sub Character Design
Comments
Information
Aired
Apr 06, 2024
to Jun 15, 2024
Season
SPRING 2024
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
Gekkou
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