Japan Sinks: 2020

About Japan Sinks: 2020

Japan Sinks: 2020 (日本沈没2020) blends drama and sci-fi by Science SARU (2020). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. At its core: The setting for this adaptation is moved from 1970s Japan to 2020, just after the Tokyo Olympics. The story centers on the Mutou family, and the siblings Ayumu and Gou.

As things develop, the four members of the Mutou family are caught in an earthquake that hits Tokyo, and attempt to escape the metropolis, while disaster claws at their heels.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Ayumu Mutou (Reina Ueda) and Kouichirou Mutou (Masaki Terasoma) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action, put it on your list. At 10 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Science SARU, so the studio's house style defines how Japan Sinks: 2020 looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. With a 6.3/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Reina Ueda voicing Ayumu Mutou gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.