Series synopsis
Mottainai Grandma, also known as もったいないばあさん is a Japanese animation television series that premiered on YouTube on June 5, 2020. It ended on June 26, 2020. It stars Keiko Toda.
In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.
Premise
In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Keiko Toda as Grandma (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | June 5, 2020 | June 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mottainai Grandma Goes to the River | June 5, 2020 |
| 2 | Mottainai Grandma | June 12, 2020 |
| 3 | Mottainai Grandma "Let's Eat with Gratitude" | June 19, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 5, 2020 |
| Last aired | June 26, 2020 |
| Runtime | 5 minutes |
| Status | ended |