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Japan Sinks: 2020

Nihon Chinbotsu: 2020 · 日本沈没2020

ONA · Finished · Summer 2020 · 10 episodes · 25 min

The setting for this adaptation is moved from 1970s Japan to 2020, just after the Tokyo Olympics. The story centers on the Mutou family, and the siblings Ayumu and Gou. The four members of the Mutou family are caught in an earthquake that hits Tokyo, and attempt to escape the city, while disaster claws at their heels.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Genres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Tags: Coming of Age, Survival, Natural Disaster, Post-Apocalyptic, Language Barrier, Outdoor Activities, Family Life, Coastal, Eco-Horror, Female Protagonist, Surreal Comedy, Athletics

Studio: Science SARU

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1: The Beginning of the End
  2. Episode 2: Farewell, Tokyo
  3. Episode 3: A New Hope
  4. Episode 4: An Open Door
  5. Episode 5: Illusion
  6. Episode 6: An Oracle
  7. Episode 7: The Dawn
  8. Episode 8: Mom's Secret
  9. Episode 9: Japan Sinks
  10. Episode 10: Resurrection

Reviews

Japan Sinks: 2020 is not good. Doesn't mean I didn't like it.

What Happens When the World Falls Apart Right Under You?

Japan Sinks 2020 might be the worst work with Yuasa’s name on it, and a crushing directorial debut for Pyeonggang Heo.