beginners! is a Japan drama released in 2012 rated 7.5/10 with 10 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 2,136 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | ComedyRomanceYouth |
| Year | 2012 |
| Episodes | 10 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.5/10 |
| Director | Yamamuro Daisuke, Nakamae Yuji |
| Main Cast | Fujigaya Taisuke, Kitayama Hiromitsu, Gouriki Ayame |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
Shimura Teppei grew up watching his policeman father who would ride side-by-side in marathons because he was a motorcycle cop, and dreamt of being a marathon runner as a child. But Teppei’s father lost his job and disappeared. Teppei ruined himself by becoming a well-known delinquent in the area. Under the influence of his childhood friend, Yuichi, Teppei chose to become a policeman after graduating from high school. He miraculously passed the recruitment exam and entered the police academy. However, he has been assigned to a “class of reserves”, which is a gathering of odds and ends. There are eight of them, and each day they are only instructed by the assistant teacher, Ryuzaki Misaki, to sweep the academy grounds.
Critical Reception
beginners! has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.5/10 based on 851 ratings. It is ranked #5,688 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of beginners!?
beginners! has a rating of 7.5/10 based on 851 ratings.
How many episodes does beginners! have?
beginners! has 10 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is beginners!?
beginners! is a Comedy, Romance, Youth drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in beginners!?
The main cast of beginners! includes Fujigaya Taisuke, Kitayama Hiromitsu, Gouriki Ayame.
When was beginners! released?
beginners! was released in 2012 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.