Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? (2026)

Name: Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?
Rating: 6.3

Rating: 6.3

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Synopsis

In the fall of his first year of middle school, Arata Kouda meets Kujima, a strange, talkative creature that’s neither bird nor human. What begins as a small act of kindness turns into an unexpected stay at the Kouda household. Meant to be only until spring, Kujima’s clumsy warmth, soft cries, and gentle mystery quietly become part of the family’s days, weaving tender, fleeting bonds.

First Air Date: 2026-04-09

Last Air Date: 2026-06-25

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: AT-X

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Top Cast

Yuria Kozuki as Kujima (voice)
Ayumu Murase as Arata Kouda (voice)
Yohei Azakami as Suguru Kouda (voice)
Ryoko Shiraishi as Miyoshi Kouda (voice)
Hirofumi Nojima as Masaomi Kouda (voice)
Nene Hieda as Makoto Mitsuki (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The First Blin You Make Will Be a Lump (2026-04-09)

Kouda Arata meets Kujima, a bird-like creature from Russia. Kujima starts living with the Koudas.
Ep. 2: A Crow Imitating a Cormorant (2026-04-16)

There are rumors of a ghost in the neighborhood. Could they be about Kujima, or...?
Ep. 3: No Two Birds Are Born with the Same Feather (2026-04-23)

Kujima is introduced to Makoto, Arata's friend. Later, Kujima takes photos with the Koudas for the first time.
Ep. 4: The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern Branch (2026-04-30)

Kujima gets homesick and decides to go home. Arata has an idea to make Kujima feel more at home, but...?
Ep. 5: Truth Comes Out of Falsehood (2026-05-07)

Kujima experiences the kotatsu table and then Christmas for the first time in Japan.
Ep. 6: First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third Eggplant (2026-05-14)

To celebrate the New Year, the Kouda family gathers at Arata’s paternal grandparents’ home.
Ep. 7: One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel (2026-05-21)

Arata takes Kujima to school. Later, Sonoda and Ichino find out about Kujima.
Ep. 8: A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw (2026-05-28)

Kujima is concerned about the scary face Suguru makes. Later, Kujima and Makoto make chocolate for Arata.
Ep. 9: Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All Up (2026-06-04)

Arata and Kujima play in the snow, and cook okonomiyaki for dinner.
Ep. 10: Height of Prosperity (2026-06-11)

Suguru passes the exam and they have sushi to celebrate. Then, Kujima starts molting.
Ep. 11: Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? (2026-06-18)

Spring means it's almost time for Kujima to go home. They go cherry blossom viewing, and take family photos.
Ep. 12: Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart (2026-06-25)

Finally, the day for Kujima to say goodbye to the Koudas and leave for Russia has arrived.