Golden Boy
Seen it?1995 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 3 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect sex.
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Kintaro Oe is a 25-year-old boy who left Tokyo University and now lives a simple life, traveling by bicycle to learn everything he can about the world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
8.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Limited series that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 6K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
- Mitsuo IwataKintaro Oe (voice)
- Gorō NayaNarrator (voice)