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Submersion of Japan

日本沈没

Year
1974
Country
JP
Language
ja
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rating
7/10
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
26
Director
Minoru Kanaya

Plot Overview

In this TV series of the hit 1973 film, Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes shake Japan. Firestorms burn beautiful Japanese cities to the ground. A weather survey group discovers that the Japanese Archipelago is moving towards the Japanese Trench, which if left to continue on its collision course, would bring the whole island of Japan under the sea!

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Director

MKMinoru Kanaya

Cast & Key Characters

Keiju Kobayashi in Submersion of JapanKeiju KobayashiDr. Yusuke TadokoroTakenori Murano in Submersion of JapanTakenori MuranoToshio OnoderaKaoru Yumi in Submersion of JapanKaoru YumiReiko AbeMCMari-Christine JeanneyMaria BaileyTomoko Ogawa in Submersion of JapanTomoko OgawaMaya AriyoshiTHTomoyuki HosokawaAssistant Professor Nobuhiko YukinagaToshio Kurosawa in Submersion of JapanToshio KurosawaSecretary NakataNoboru Nakaya in Submersion of JapanNoboru NakayaHideo YoshimuraKunie Tanaka in Submersion of JapanKunie TanakaTatsunoKenji Sahara in Submersion of JapanKenji SaharaNozueIsao Hashimoto in Submersion of JapanIsao HashimotoTakamaru Sasaki in Submersion of JapanTakamaru Sasaki

Writers

Sakyo Komatsu in Submersion of JapanSakyo KomatsuYYYuichiro YamaneSNShūkei NagasakaSakyo Komatsu in Submersion of JapanSakyo Komatsu

Production

TBSToho Eizo BijutsuNippon GendaiTBS

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 26 episodes
  1. 1 The Raging Sea 1974-10-06
  2. 2 Undersea Torrent 1974-10-13
  3. 3 White Fissure 1974-10-20
  4. 4 When the Sea Turns Violent 1974-10-27
  5. 5 The Island is Sinking 1974-11-03
  6. 6 The Earth Wails in Sorrow 1974-11-10
  7. 7 A Black Tornado, the Fang of the Sky 1974-11-17
  8. 8 The Furious Stream 1974-11-24
  9. 9 Mystery of the Undersea Cave 1974-12-01
  10. 10 The Aso Firefall 1974-12-08
  11. 11 An Aurora Over Kyoto!! 1974-12-15
  12. 12 Kyoto is in Danger 1974-12-22
  13. 13 Kyoto Crumbles 1974-12-29
  14. 14 Love of Tomorrow 1975-01-05
  15. 15 The Oil Platform Explodes 1975-01-12
  16. 16 Kagoshima Bay SOS! 1975-01-19
  17. 17 Amakusa Vanished! 1975-01-26
  18. 18 Crisis Approaches Ogouchi Dam 1975-02-02
  19. 19 Farewell, Hakodate 1975-02-09
  20. 20 Hokkaido Sinks 1975-02-16
  21. 21 Flame Spreads Through Izu Oshima 1975-02-23
  22. 22 The Japanese Islands Break Apart 1975-03-02
  23. 23 Kamakura Disappeared into the Sea 1975-03-09
  24. 24 Get Out, People of Tokyo 1975-03-16
  25. 25 Ah! Tokyo is Sinking 1975-03-23
  26. 26 Tokyo's Final Day 1975-03-30

Critical Reception & Ratings

Submersion of Japan is rated 7 out of 10 by viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Submersion of Japan about?

In this TV series of the hit 1973 film, Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes shake Japan. Firestorms burn beautiful Japanese cities to the ground. A weather survey group discovers that the Japanese Archipelago is moving towards the Japanese Trench, which if left to continue on its collision course, wo

How many seasons and episodes does Submersion of Japan have?

1 season and 26 episodes.

Is Submersion of Japan still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 26 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Submersion of Japan?

Keiju Kobayashi, Takenori Murano, Kaoru Yumi, Mari-Christine Jeanney, Tomoko Ogawa, Tomoyuki Hosokawa.

Who is the director of Submersion of Japan?

Minoru Kanaya.

When was Submersion of Japan released?

1974.

Where can I watch Submersion of Japan?

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