Ikkyū-san
On NET
A cheerful, episodic historical comedy about a clever young monk solving everyday problems through wit and kindness, built for sustained rewatchability across 296 episodes.
The mischievous adventures of a young Ikkyū during his stay at Ankoku Temple. He relies on his intelligence and wit to solve all types of problems, from distraught farmers to greedy merchants.
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Is Ikkyū-san easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Ikkyū-san scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Does Ikkyū-san leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Ikkyū-san sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Ikkyū-san violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Ikkyū-san
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ikkyū-san
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ikkyū-san, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ikkyū-san, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ikkyū-san, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
