Makoto-chan (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1980, Makoto-chan is a comedy and animation film directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The series follows the odd life of kindergartener Makoto Sawada and his family. Makoto gets into all sorts of toilet and adult humor. He sometimes dresses in his mother's and sister's clothing, and often has a long strand of mucus dangling from his nose.
Who’s in it. Makoto-chan stars Junji Chiba as Old Man (voice), Takeshi Kitano, Beat Kiyoshi and Kazuko Sugiyama as Makoto (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Makoto-chan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Makoto-chan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Makoto-chan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Makoto-chan (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Makoto-chan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Makoto-chan worth watching?
- Makoto-chan holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Makoto-chan?
- Makoto-chan stars Junji Chiba, Takeshi Kitano, Beat Kiyoshi, Kazuko Sugiyama and Kazuo Umezz.
- When was Makoto-chan released?
- Makoto-chan was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.