Series synopsis
Narcissu, also known as ナルキッソス is a Japanese drama animation television series that premiered on August 5, 2005. It ended on March 11, 2017. It was created by Kataoka Tomo. It stars Rino Ayakawa, Natsumi Yanase, Yuko Goto and Yukiko Iwai.
The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
Premise
The anonymous protagonist is diagnosed with a terminal illness shortly after his twentieth birthday, and is admitted to a hospital in Mito, Ibaraki. There he meets Setsumi, a woman a few years older, who is also terminally ill. Finding that they both reject to die either in hospital or at home, they steal a car and run away together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rino Ayakawa as Setsumi Sakura
- Natsumi Yanase as Himeko Shinohara
- Yuko Goto as Chihiro Shinohara
- Yukiko Iwai as Yuka Akishima
- Yuka Akishim as Little Girl
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 5, 2005 | March 11, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Narcissu 1st The original story of a terminally ill young man and Setsumi Sakura on the 7th floor hospice, embarking on a final road trip. |
August 5, 2005 |
| 2 |
Narcissu Side 2nd Prequel focusing on Himeko, a former helper turned patient, and her summer encounter with Setsumi. |
May 15, 2007 |
| 3 |
Himeko's Epilogue Direct follow-up to Side 2nd, wrapping Himeko's arc. |
January 27, 2016 |
Production
Release
| First aired | August 5, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | March 11, 2017 |
| Status | Ended |