7.7
Wandering Son
放浪息子
7.7
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#1439
Popularity
#1894
Members
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Synopsis
Effeminate fifth grader Shuuichi Nitori is considered by most to be one of the prettiest girls in school, but much to her dismay, she is actually biologically male. Fortunately, Shuuichi has a childhood friend who has similar feelings of discomfort related to gender identity: the lanky tomboy Yoshino Takatsuki, who, though biologically female, does not identify as a girl. These two friends share a similar secret and find solace in one another; however, their lives become even more complicated wh...
Background
Please note that this series was 11 episodes when aired on TV but 12 episodes when it was released on BD & DVD. See more info for further details. Hourou Musuko won the Best Animated Broadcast Release at the 65th Motion Picture and Television Engineering Society of Japan Awards in 2012.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
Disturbing themesPortrays gender dysphoria, bullying, and puberty anxiety in children realistically and sensitively; may be emotionally intense for viewers with similar experiences.
mild
Sexual contentIncludes age-appropriate romantic feelings between children and one non-explicit scene involving an adult trans woman; no sexual activity depicted.
mild
LanguageOccasional bullying insults and gendered teasing among children.
A gentle, serious drama following two transgender children navigating gender identity, puberty, and friendships from elementary into middle school. It handles its subject with care and authenticity rather than sensationalism, making it a rare thoughtful portrayal of trans youth experiences.
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Wandering Son has 11 episodes.
Wandering Son is currently finished airing.
Wandering Son was produced by AIC Classic.
Wandering Son aired Jan 14, 2011 to Apr 1, 2011.
Wandering Son is based on a Manga.
A gentle, serious drama following two transgender children navigating gender identity, puberty, and friendships from elementary into middle school. It handles its subject with care and authenticity rather than sensationalism, making it a rare thoughtful portrayal of trans youth experiences.
