10/05/2016 - 12/28/2016 Finished
Nanbaka (ナンバカ)
Nanba is the world's most formidable prison, built to incarcerate criminals who are too slippery to stay in ordinary confinement. The four inmates who occupy Cell 13 are particularly cunning on that behalf, having escaped every other prison with a perfect success rate. There is Juugo, a specialist in locks who has spent the majority of his life in prison; Uno, a gambler with great intuition; Nico, an otaku whose body reacts strangely to drugs; and Rock, a bruiser with a love for food. The daily shenanigans of the four prisoners always cause trouble for the building supervisor, Hajime Sugoroku, who desperately tries to prevent them from breaking out of Nanba. Nanbaka follows the comedic, sparkle-filled exploits of these prisoners and their guards. From three square meals a day to sports festivals, prison life in Nanba isn't actually that bad—and it is the closest these four have to a home.
13
Total episodes
13
Canon episodes
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Filler episodes
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Canon episodes · 13 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Nanbaka has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Nanbaka doesn't have a single filler episode: all 13 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 13 episodes of Nanbaka aired in 2016 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Nanbaka is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 13 without detours. If you came looking for which Nanbaka episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
13 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idiots with Numbers!10/05/2016 | 10/05/2016 | Canon |
| 2 | The Inmates Are Stupid! The Guards Are Kind of Stupid, Too!10/12/2016 | 10/12/2016 | Canon |
| 3 | Another Idiot Has Come!!10/19/2016 | 10/19/2016 | Canon |
| 4 | Happy New Year! The New Year's Tournament Is Where We Get Serious!!10/26/2016 | 10/26/2016 | Canon |
| 5 | A Fraud and a Hero11/02/2016 | 11/02/2016 | Canon |
| 6 | The Booster Episode11/09/2016 | 11/09/2016 | Canon |
| 7 | It's a Surprisingly Sad Story11/16/2016 | 11/16/2016 | Canon |
| 8 | A Monster and a Gorilla11/23/2016 | 11/23/2016 | Canon |
| 9 | You're Empty!!11/30/2016 | 11/30/2016 | Canon |
| 10 | A Melancholy Day for the Dog, Monkey, and Pheasant12/07/2016 | 12/07/2016 | Canon |
| 11 | We Got Our Rewards12/14/2016 | 12/14/2016 | Canon |
| 12 | The Room, the Billiards, the Darts, and Me12/21/2016 | 12/21/2016 | Canon |
| 13 | Real Idiot12/28/2016 | 12/28/2016 | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Nanbaka have?
Nanbaka has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Nanbaka have?
In total, Nanbaka has 13 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Nanbaka?
It is recommended to watch Nanbaka in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Nanbaka online?
Nanbaka is available on the following streaming platforms: Crunchyroll. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to access where you can watch the anime. Please note that availability may vary depending on your geographic region.
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Is Nanbaka a complete anime?
Yes, Nanbaka is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Nanbaka have?
No, Nanbaka does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
Where can I see Nanbaka's score and reviews on MyAnimeList?
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