Nanbaka
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Nanbaka

Numbaka

ナンバカ

Satelight

Genres

  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Drama

Tags

all 24
  • ComedySlapstick91
  • TraitsDelinquents91
  • ScenePrison87
  • OtherCrime85
  • TechnicalEpisodic81
  • Main CastPrimarily Male Cast80
  • Main CastEnsemble Cast75
  • Slice of LifeCute Boys Doing Cute Things75
  • TraitsFemboy66
  • OtherLGBTQ+ Themes63
  • FantasySuper Power60
  • Main CastAnti-Hero60
  • TraitsBisexual60
  • OtherMeta53
  • TraitsTanned Skin51
  • Main CastMale Protagonist50
  • TraitsNinja42
  • TraitsDisability40
  • RomanceUnrequited Love40
  • ArtsMakeup40
  • TraitsCrossdressing37
  • TraitsTsundere26
  • Card & Board GamePoker20
  • Card & Board GameKaruta20

Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama. Tags: Slapstick, Delinquents, Prison, Crime, Episodic, Primarily Male Cast, Ensemble Cast, Cute Boys Doing Cute Things, Femboy, LGBTQ+ Themes, Super Power, Anti-Hero.

#2925

Ranked

#754

Popularity

2.4K

Favorites

82.3K

Members

#8

This Season

Popular TV

#14

This Season

Rated TV

Episode Progress

Complete

13 / 13 episodes aired

All 13 episodes available on Crunchyroll

TV13 / 13 epsFinished7.33
Satelight·Fall 2016
Premiered
Fall 2016
Aired
Oct 5, 2016 – Dec 28, 2016
Broadcast
Wednesday · 03:00:00
Duration
23 min
Time to Complete
4h 59m
Rating
PG - Children
Studio
Satelight

Alternative Titles

jaナンバカ

enThe Numbers

enNambaka

enNumbaka

Synopsis

Nanba is the world's most formidable prison, built to incarcerate criminals who are too slippery to stay in ordinary confinement. The four inmates who occupy Cell 13 are particularly cunning on that behalf, having escaped every other prison with a perfect success rate. There is Juugo, a specialist in locks who has spent the majority of his life in prison; Uno, a gambler with great intuition; Nico, an otaku whose body reacts strangely to drugs; and Rock, a bruiser with a love for food. The daily shenanigans of the four prisoners always cause trouble for the building supervisor, Hajime Sugoroku, who desperately tries to prevent them from breaking out of Nanba. Nanbaka follows the comedic, sparkle-filled exploits of these prisoners and their guards. From three square meals a day to sports festivals, prison life in Nanba isn't actually that bad—and it is the closest these four have to a home. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Synopsis

Nanba is the world's most formidable prison, built to incarcerate criminals who are too slippery to stay in ordinary confinement. The four inmates who occupy Cell 13 are particularly cunning on that behalf, having escaped every other prison with a perfect success rate. There is Juugo, a specialist in locks who has spent the majority of his life in prison; Uno, a gambler with great intuition; Nico,

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Where to Watch

Trailer

PV 1

Franchise Timeline

Nanbaka is entry 1 of 2 in the Nanbaka watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.

Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content

  1. 1
    Nanbaka
    Season 12016
  2. 2
    Nanbaka Season 2
    Season 22017

Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

Platform Scores

MAL

7.33

Canonical
Rank #2925Votes 155.2K

AniList

70 / 100

Trend 0Popularity 82.3K

Kitsu

74 / 100

Rank #3211Users 22.6KRuntime 4h 59m

AniList Trend

110

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Episode Guide

Aired so far: 13 / 13

Main Story

13 / 13

100%

Latest Aired

Episode 13

Remaining

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Aired so far

Theme Songs

Openings

2016
1

Rin! Rin! Hi! Hi!

Hashiguchikanaderiya (ハシグチカナデリヤ) hugs The Super Ball

Endings

2016
1

Nanbaka Datsugoku Riron♪! (ナンバカ脱獄理論♪!)

Juugo (Yuto Uemura), Uno (Tetsuya Kakihara), Rock (Ire Shiozaki), Nico (Daiki Kobayashi), Hajime Sugoroku (Tomokazu Seki)

Status Breakdown

82,289users
Completed42,85752.1%
Planning25,54031.0%
Dropped5,7307.0%
Watching4,6355.6%
Paused3,5274.3%

Tags

Shows how closely each tag relates to this anime
Comedy1
Slapstick
91
Traits8
Delinquents
91
Femboy
66
Bisexual
60
Tanned Skin
51
Ninja
42
Disability
40
Crossdressing
37
Tsundere
26
Scene1
Prison
87
Other3
Crime
85
LGBTQ+ Themes
63
Meta
53
Technical1
Episodic
81
Main Cast4
Primarily Male Cast
80
Ensemble Cast
75
Anti-Hero
60
Male Protagonist
50
Slice of Life1
Cute Boys Doing Cute Things
75
Fantasy1
Super Power
60
Romance1
Unrequited Love
40
Arts1
Makeup
40
Card & Board Game2
Poker
20
Karuta
20
Show spoiler tags3
Drama2
Revenge
80
Tragedy
80
Other1
Body Horror
70

Relations

Recommendations

10 recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes of Nanbaka are there?

Nanbaka consists of 13 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 23 minutes.

Is Nanbaka a finished series?

Yes, Nanbaka is a finished series that originally aired during the fall 2016 season. If you are looking for more, you can continue the story with the sequel, Nanbaka Season 2.

What is the premise of Nanbaka?

Nanbaka follows four inmates in Nanba, the world's most formidable prison, who are known for their perfect escape success rate. The story focuses on the daily shenanigans of Juugo, Uno, Nico, and Rock as they constantly cause trouble for their supervisor, Sugoroku, Hajime.

What is the correct watch order for Nanbaka?

You should start with the original 13-episode series. After finishing that, you can proceed to the sequel, Nanbaka Season 2, or check out the side story titled Nanbaka: Idiots with Student Numbers!.

Who is the director behind the anime Nanbaka?

Nanbaka was directed by Takamatsu, Shinji. The series was produced by the animation studio Satelight.

What anime should I watch if I liked Nanbaka?

If you enjoyed the comedy and action in Nanbaka, fans often recommend similar titles like The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., Assassination Classroom, and Gintama. Other popular choices include Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun and Mr. Osomatsu.

Is Nanbaka based on a manga or light novel?

Nanbaka is based on the work of Futamata, Shou. The series features a unique blend of action, comedy, and drama centered around life in a high-security prison.

What is the age rating for Nanbaka?

Nanbaka is rated PG - Children. This indicates that the series is generally considered suitable for a younger audience while maintaining its comedic tone.

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