Series synopsis
u&i is a Japanese kids television series that premiered on NHK Educational TV on May 26, 2018. It stars Kei Inoo, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Takashi Sasano and Fumi Nikaido.
A show that aims to help children know and understand minorities such as those with disabilities or immigrant children. Each episode, a child with worries about a friend or another child they know wanders into a dream world where two mysterious creatures and a wise professor help them understand and empathize with the other child's troubles and forge a better connection with them.
Premise
A show that aims to help children know and understand minorities such as those with disabilities or immigrant children. Each episode, a child with worries about a friend or another child they know wanders into a dream world where two mysterious creatures and a wise professor help them understand and empathize with the other child's troubles and forge a better connection with them.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kei Inoo as Shicchaka (voice)
- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu as Mecchaka (voice)
- Takashi Sasano as Professor Jiroo (voice)
- Fumi Nikaido as Dr Fumi (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 22 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | May 26, 2018 | March 11, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ちゃんとやって！ Ai is troubled that the new transfer student Yuu won't have conversations right. Two sprites use a mysterious device to show her Yuu's surprising reasons. |
May 26, 2018 |
| 2 | 授業に集中したいのに… | October 10, 2018 |
| 3 | 声をかければよかったのに… | October 24, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK Educational TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 26, 2018 |
| Last aired | March 11, 2025 |
| Runtime | 10 minutes |
| Status | continue |