Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?

Season 1

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.

Where to Watch Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? • Season 1

12 Episodes

The First Blin You Make Will Be a Lump
E1
The First Blin You Make Will Be a LumpKouda Arata meets Kujima, a bird-like creature from Russia. Kujima starts living with the Koudas.
A Crow Imitating a Cormorant
E2
A Crow Imitating a CormorantThere are rumors of a ghost in the neighborhood. Could they be about Kujima, or...?
No Two Birds Are Born with the Same Feather
E3
No Two Birds Are Born with the Same FeatherKujima 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
E4
The Bird from the North Builds Its Nest on a Northern BranchKujima gets homesick and decides to go home. Arata has an idea to make Kujima feel more at home, but...?
Truth Comes Out of Falsehood
E5
Truth Comes Out of FalsehoodKujima experiences the kotatsu table and then Christmas for the first time in Japan.
First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third Eggplant
E6
First Mt. Fuji, Second Kujima, Third EggplantTo celebrate the New Year, the Kouda family gathers at Arata’s paternal grandparents’ home.
One Bad Apple Spoils the Barrel
E7
One Bad Apple Spoils the BarrelArata takes Kujima to school. Later, Sonoda and Ichino find out about Kujima.
A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a Straw
E8
A Drowning Man Will Clutch at a StrawKujima 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
E9
Grief Isn't the Ocean, So You Can Drink It All UpArata and Kujima play in the snow, and cook okonomiyaki for dinner.
Height of Prosperity
E10
Height of ProsperitySuguru passes the exam and they have sushi to celebrate. Then, Kujima starts molting.
Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?
E11
Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?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
E12
Out of Sight, Closer to the HeartFinally, the day for Kujima to say goodbye to the Koudas and leave for Russia has arrived.