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Name: Michiko & Hatchin
Genre: Anime
Released: 2008-10-15
Cast: Suzuka OhgoYoko MakiJun MurakamiKanji TsudaKen Mitsuishi

TV-MA
2008
1 Season
7.5 (1,159)

Michiko & Hatchin is a Japanese anime television series that premiered in 2008. The show tells the story of two women, Michiko and Hana "Hatchin" Morenos, who meet under unexpected circumstances and embark on a journey throughout a fictional South American country modeled off of Brazil.

Michiko is a rebellious and impulsive woman who breaks out of prison to search for a man from her past, Hiroshi Morenos. Hatchin is a young and timid girl who yearns for a family and finds herself taken in by Michiko after being mistreated by her abusive foster parents. Together, they travel through desolate landscapes, encounter dangerous criminals, and ultimately aim to find Hiroshi and reunite with him.

The animation style of Michiko & Hatchin is strikingly unique, with vivid colors and intricate details that bring to life the vibrant, multicultural world the show is set in. The soundtrack adds to this cultural immersion, featuring a mix of Latin American bossa nova, samba, and other regional music genres.

As the story progresses, Michiko and Hatchin become more than just traveling companions. They become family, with Michiko as Hatchin's protector and Hatchin as Michiko's moral compass. This character dynamic is at the center of the show's themes of family, redemption, and self-discovery.

The world of Michiko & Hatchin is filled with colorful characters, both good and bad. These characters are often inspired by Latin American cultural archetypes, such as the slick and charming gangster or the religious and strict nun. Despite their often exaggerated personality traits, these characters are written with nuance and depth, giving the audience a glimpse into the complexities of human nature.

One standout aspect of Michiko & Hatchin is the show's treatment of gender roles. Michiko, as a strong-willed and capable woman, defies traditional notions of femininity and masculinity. Hatchin, on the other hand, is initially portrayed as weak and reliant on Michiko, but eventually grows into her own person with her own agency.

Another notable element of the show is its exploration of poverty and socioeconomic inequality. Michiko and Hatchin encounter a variety of people from all walks of life, each with their own struggles and motivations. The show deftly examines the complexities of poverty and oppression, without resorting to heavy-handed moralizing or preachy commentary.

Overall, Michiko & Hatchin is a truly unique anime that stands out from its peers. With its striking animation, rich cultural immersion, and nuanced storytelling, the show offers a refreshing take on the classic road trip trope. Fans of coming-of-age stories, character-driven dramas, and Latin American culture will find much to love in Michiko & Hatchin.

Michiko & Hatchin is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (22 episodes). The series first aired on October 15, 2008.

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22. Run As You Are

March 17, 2009

The local police force closes in on Michiko and Hatchin, out to frame Michiko to clear themselves of their own wrongdoing. Michiko and Hatchin have an intense standoff with the police captain. Atsuko and Ricardo arrive to take Michiko into custody.

21. Last Waltz Blooming Out of Season

March 10, 2009

In an attempt to locate Hiroshi, Satoshi coerces a local crime boss, Juninho, to search for him. However, Juninho is already out to get Hiroshi for some outstanding debts. Michiko continues to elude police, and ends up cornered at a traveling carnival.

20. Rendezvous of Extermination

March 3, 2009

Satoshi and Hatchin arrive in a town Satoshi left desolate ten years earlier. Satoshi calls Shinsuke, and challenges him to settle matters once and for all. While waiting for Shinsuke to arrive, Satoshi tells Hatchin more tales about Hiroshi.

19. Nettlesome Light-Blocking Butterfly

February 24, 2009

Michiko and Hatchin hop a freight train bound for Goinia, hoping to find Hiroshi there. Satoshi is set up by one of his former subordinates, makes his escape aboard the same train. Meanwhile, Atsuko has plans of her own for both Michiko and Hatchin.

18. The Fool's Ballistic Samba

February 17, 2009

Michiko and Hatchin make their way into São Paraíso, and happen upon one of Hiroshi's old business associates. When Michiko becomes forlorn after finding out that Hiroshi had not mentioned her, Hatchin comes up with a plan to cheer Michiko up again.

17. Buckets of Blood! Opera That Stirs the Heart

February 10, 2009

Michiko goes to pick up the fake I.D.s she had made, but finds that she is unable to pay for them. When Michiko fails to return, Hatchin goes out looking for her, and ends up being taken in by a kindly Chinese opera singer who offers to help find her.

16. Etude of Crimson Inconstancy

February 11, 2009

Michiko and Hatchin reach the tomato production plant where they anticipate finding Hiroshi. Once inside, they meet Elis, the woman who appears in the photograph with him. Michiko confronts her about stealing Hiroshi, but Elis reacts unexpectedly.

15. Graffiti in Vain

February 3, 2009

While in town, waiting on repairs to the bike, Hatchin spots an old favorite book for sale. The boy who works at the bookstore, Lenine, sees her, and starts to fuss over her. Hatchin, however, is unsure how to handle this new and unfamiliar attention.

14. The Daredevil Explosive Runner

January 27, 2009

Satoshi hires assassins to kill Michiko, Atsuko, and Shinsuke. When Shinsuke's assassin, Jair, spots Michiko first, he decides to pursue her, instead. Jair decides to challenge Michiko to a contest, to see which one of them can kill the other first.

13. Goldfish of the Marsh

January 20, 2009

After being demoted, Atsuko is reassigned to Ilha Azul, a small town on the edge of the jungle. There, she befriends Vanessa Lee, a girl who reminds her of her younger self, and who, like her, wants to get out of town and move on with her life.

12. Purgatory: 108Â°C Telepathy

January 13, 2009

When Michiko takes ill, she and Hatchin check into a hotel. Worried about the costs they are incurring and the risk of going to a proper hospital, Hatchin seeks an alternative route to treat Michiko. Will her plan work out as well as she hopes?

11. Starting Line Downpour

January 1, 2009

As Michiko hurries to catch up with the circus, Hatchin is adjusting to life without her. A former performer, coincidentally named Michiko, takes an interest in the children with the circus. However, an investigative reporter insists they are in danger.

10. The Carnival of Hyenas

January 1, 2009

Satoshi tracks down Manabe, a former captain in Monstro Preto, and takes him and his family hostage. He orders Shinsuke to send the battered Michiko to him on a train, and sets about to get back at Manabe for humiliating him many years before.

9. The Chocolate Girl in Love

January 1, 2009

In the town of Perna, famous for its weeping Maria statue, Hatchin is traveling alone and low on money. She befriends a young girl from the local circus named Rita, who is infatuated with her adult performing partner, and desperate to grow up.

8. Black Noise and a Dope Game

January 1, 2009

Michiko and Hatchin arrive in Osso, and their bickering grows ever worse. Shinsuke, a lieutenant in the crime syndicate Monstro Preto, checks in on one of their member organizations. While out and about, Hatchin stumbles across a man named Satoshi.

7. The Monotone of Falling Rain

December 3, 2008

Michiko finds herself drawn to a handsome stranger, and Hana -in addition to feeling neglected -must tests her mettle in a showdown with a group of bullies.

6. The Saudade of Fools, Part 2

November 19, 2008

When Hana is kidnapped, Michiko must go undercover as a bullfighter to thwart an old nemesis and rescue her friend.

5. The Saudade of Fools, Part 1

November 19, 2008

Michiko returns to her home town to track down an old friend of Hiroshi's, but the sins of her past are quick to catch up with her "" and a quarrel with Hana only makes matters worse.

4. Stray Cat's Milky Way

November 12, 2008

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3. Like A Desperate Pinball Machine

November 5, 2008

Hana goes to work into a Chinese restaurant to pay for a pair of stolen shoes. Meanwhile, Michiko scours the town in search of Hiroshi.

2. Brown Sugar on the Run From the Law

October 30, 2008

Having abducted Hana from her adoptive family, Michiko is on the run from the law when she runs out of gas. Hot in pursuit is Atsuko, a police sergeant and acquaintance of Michiko's from..

1. Goodbye Heartless Paradise!

October 15, 2008

Michiko Malandro breaks out of a high-security prison to see her long-lost love, Hiroshi. Elsewhere, Hiroshi's daughter, Hana Morenos, lives the life of Cinderella among her adoptive family,.

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Where to Watch Michiko & Hatchin

Michiko & Hatchin is available for streaming on the website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Michiko & Hatchin on demand at Apple TV.