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Shigofumi

Shigofumi: Letters from the Departed · シゴフミ

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by score
#2,719
by score
popularity
#1,692
popularity
episodes
12
episodes · 24 min each
to binge
4h 48m
to binge
members
9.9K
members
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Where to watch

📚 Manga on Amazon

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Synopsis

When someone dies, what should their final words be? Words that couldn't be said while still alive—of love, hate, hope, regret, or perhaps words without any importance. These words are sent through letters called "shigofumi" from the recently deceased to the living. Mikawa Fumika is a mail carrier of these shigofumi, delivering them alongside staff and her partner Kanaka. However, there must be something more behind Fumika's silent exterior; shigofumi mail carriers are deceased humans with the same appearance they had just before death. Despite this, Fumika is still aging... [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Franchise

Full watch order →

Episodes (12)

All episodes →
  1. EP 1    ConfessionJan 6, 2008 · 24 min
  2. EP 2    RocketJan 13, 2008 · 24 min
  3. EP 3    FriendsJan 20, 2008 · 24 min
  4. EP 4    TearsJan 27, 2008 · 24 min
  5. EP 5    I'm HomeFeb 3, 2008 · 24 min
  6. EP 6    ShoutFeb 10, 2008 · 24 min

Characters

Cast & voice actors →
Main

Kanaka

Main

Fumika

Miku Ayase

Chiaki

Fumika

Takehiko Hibiya

Haruno Kasai

Natsuka Kasai

Kouichi Kikugawa

Tooru Kotake

Shouta Machiya

Matoma

By the numbers

AniLumi score

Average of 2 communities

Kitsu rates it 0.4 points higher than AniList. Each site's score for Shigofumi, out of 10, refreshed daily.

Rank by score
#2,719
of all anime on Kitsu
Popularity rank
#1,692
9.9K members
Favorited by
0.4%
36 of its members

Score breakdown

23% of 3,294 ratings are 9★ or 10★

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1★6
2★18
3★33
4★94
5★177
6★437
7★845
8★913
9★458
10★313

Do people finish it?

About 1 in 17 people who start Shigofumi drop it, above the drama median of 2.3%. Based on 9.7K AniList members who started it.

Drop rate
5.9%
Drama median 2.3%
Finished it
80%
7.8K people
On hold
6.1%
591 paused
Plan to watch
13K
not started yet

What people who started it did

9.7K AniList members · plan-to-watch excluded

  • Finished7,767 · 80%
  • Watching740 · 8%
  • Paused591 · 6%
  • Dropped574 · 6%

Parents’ guide to Shigofumi

Best for: Older teens and adults (17+) · Rated R (17+ (violence & profanity))

Violence & goreNone noted
Sexual content & nudityNone noted
Sexual violenceNone noted
Disturbing & frightening themesStrongSuicide, Bullying
Drugs, gambling & crimeModerate1 detail hidden to avoid spoilers

From AniList community tags and the official age rating. Levels reflect how many viewers agree each tag applies, not a professional rating, so preview an episode before watching with younger children. Explicit tag names are never shown.

Is Shigofumi okay for kids? Full guide →

Plan & track

Binge planner

12 episodes × 24 min = 4h 48m

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Shigofumi FAQ

How many episodes does Shigofumi have?

Shigofumi has 12 episodes, each around 24 minutes.

Is Shigofumi finished?

Yes. Shigofumi finished airing on Mar 23, 2008.

How long does it take to watch Shigofumi?

Shigofumi runs about 4h 48m in total (12 episodes of 24 minutes). At two hours a day you can finish it in 3 days.

Is Shigofumi appropriate for kids?

Shigofumi is best for older teens and adults (17+) and is rated R (17+ (violence & profanity)). Viewers flag disturbing & frightening themes, drugs, gambling & crime. See the parents' guide on this page for details.

Do people finish Shigofumi?

5.9% of AniList members who start Shigofumi drop it, and 80% finish it. The median for popular drama anime is 2.3%.

Is Shigofumi worth watching?

Shigofumi holds a community score of 7.5/10 from 9,870 Kitsu users and ranks #2719 among all anime by rating.

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