Barefoot Gen 2

Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, young Gen navigates a harsh post-war reality, scavenging for survival while forging bonds with fellow orphans and facing his mother's illness.

CHARACTERS

Gen Nakaoka

Hiroshima survivor Gen Nakaoka, an optimist who finds good even in dire circumstances.

Portrayed by Miyazaki Issei

Ryuuta Kondou

Orphaned by Hiroshima bombing, Ryuta leads a tough gang of bomb orphans, hiding a sensitive heart.

Portrayed by Kouda Masaki

Kimie Nakaoka

Kimie Nakaoka, a selfless mother in Hadashi no Gen 2, dedicates herself entirely to her family's well-being.

Portrayed by Shimamura Yoshie

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DETAILS FOR THE CURIOUS

Studio

Madhouse

Season

Summer 1986

Start Date

1986-06-14

End Date

1986-06-14

Episodes

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