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Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

2026 6.3 Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 24m
JP • Japanese

Director: Noriyuki Nomata

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.

Cast

Episodes

The First Blin You Make Will Be a Lump

The First Blin You Make Will Be a Lump

E1 24m

Kouda Arata meets Kujima, a bird-like creature from Russia. Kujima starts living with the Koudas.

A Crow Imitating a Cormorant

A Crow Imitating a Cormorant

E2 24m

There are rumors of a ghost in the neighborhood. Could they be about Kujima, or...?

No Two Birds Are Born with the Same Feather

No Two Birds Are Born with the Same Feather

E3 24m

Kujima is introduced to Makoto, Arata's friend. Later, Kujima takes photos with the Koudas for the first time.

The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern Branch

The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern Branch

E4 24m

Kujima gets homesick and decides to go home. Arata has an idea to make Kujima feel more at home, but...?

Truth Comes Out of Falsehood

Truth Comes Out of Falsehood

E5 24m

Kujima experiences the kotatsu table and then Christmas for the first time in Japan.

First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third Eggplant

First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third Eggplant

E6 24m

To celebrate the New Year, the Kouda family gathers at Arata’s paternal grandparents’ home.

One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel

One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel

E7 24m

Arata takes Kujima to school. Later, Sonoda and Ichino find out about Kujima.

A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw

A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw

E8 24m

Kujima is concerned about the scary face Suguru makes. Later, Kujima and Makoto make chocolate for Arata.

Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All Up

Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All Up

E9 24m

Arata and Kujima play in the snow, and cook okonomiyaki for dinner.

Height of Prosperity

Height of Prosperity

E10 24m

Suguru passes the exam and they have sushi to celebrate. Then, Kujima starts molting.

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

E11 24m

Spring means it's almost time for Kujima to go home. They go cherry blossom viewing, and take family photos.

Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart

Out of Sight, Closer to the Heart

E12 24m

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