Non Non Biyori English Sub & Dub

About Non Non Biyori

Looking for background on Non Non Biyori (のんのんびより)? This slice of life series by SILVER LINK. (2013) starts out like this. In short: When Hotaru moves from Tokyo to a tiny town in the rural countryside, she’s in for some serious culture shock: the nearest place that sells comics is 20 minutes away, the nearest video store is ten train stations down the line. Even though everything’s so different, there’s something about the laid-back atmosphere that makes her feel strangely comfortable.

From there, while she’ll certainly miss parts of her old life, there’s a whole lifetime of experiences waiting to be enjoyed with her new allies Renge, Komari, Natsumi, and Suguru!

In a slice of life series like this, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. Hotaru Ichijou (Rie Murakawa) and Natsumi Koshigaya (Ayane Sakura) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who want a calm, character-first watch, put it on your list. At 12 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

SILVER LINK. is the studio behind Non Non Biyori, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the slice of life category, small, quiet moments and character warmth are the main appeal. At 7.8/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Rie Murakawa as Hotaru Ichijou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2013, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.