Tales of sex and sadomasochism, based on the manga in Young Sunday by Masahiko Kikuni, creator of Kizu darake no Tenshi-tachi (Heartbroken Angels). With a TV share of 9.1% in the graveyard slot, it was broadcast daily as part of the Wonderful anthology program.

Synopsis excerpt via Kitsu.

Should you watch Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii?

Fans rate it 5.2/10. It takes about 3 hours to watch (16 episodes). Suitable for older teens and adults (17+). If you like it, its fans most often recommend The Ping-Pong Club next.

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Episodes (16)

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By the numbers

Popularity rank: #12,173; 206 members
Favorited by: 0.0%; 0 of its members

Score breakdown

21% of 38 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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Item	Ratings
1★	2
2★	1
3★	3
4★	3
5★	3
6★	11
7★	5
8★	2
9★	3
10★	5

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 9 people who start Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii drop it, above the comedy median of 3.0%. Based on 251 AniList members who started it.

Drop rate: 11.2%; Comedy median 3.0%
Finished it: 67%; 167 people
On hold: 8.0%; 20 paused
Plan to watch: 406; not started yet

What people who started it did

251 AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

Finished167 · 67%
Watching36 · 14%
Paused20 · 8%
Dropped28 · 11%

Parents’ guide to Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (Mild Nudity)

Violence & goreNone noted

Sexual content & nudityNone noted

Sexual violenceNone noted

Disturbing & frightening themesNone noted

Drugs, gambling & crimeNone noted

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Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii FAQ

How many episodes does Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii have?

Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii has 16 episodes, each around 10 minutes.

Is Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii finished?

Yes. Nihon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii finished airing on Jan 29, 1999.

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