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The Making of a Japanese (2025): Ratings

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The Making of a Japanese is a 2025 documentary directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds 73% on TMDB.

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The Making of a Japanese (2025) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Genre
Documentary
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Making of a Japanese About?

The premise of The Making of a Japanese without spoilers.

The film follows a school year through the eyes of first‑ and sixth‑grade pupils, capturing the magic of childhood. It presents moments of joy, tears and discovery as the children navigate school life, form friendships and internalise the values, respect and cooperation needed to become part of Japanese society.

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The Director of The Making of a Japanese

Directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.

From the director

More from Ema Ryan Yamazaki

More films directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki: Koshien: Japan's Field of Dreams and Monkey Business: The Adventures of Curious George’s Creators.

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The Making of a Japanese Reviews & Ratings

The Making of a Japanese holds 73% on TMDB.

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The Making of a Japanese Trailers & Videos

The teaser of The Making of a Japanese.

The Making of a Japanese | Doc World Trailer | Premieres June 15
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The Making of a Japanese Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Kouluvuosi Japanissa” and “슬기로운 초등생활”.

Also known as
  • Kouluvuosi Japanissa
  • 슬기로운 초등생활
  • 日本人的養成
  • להפוך ליפני
  • Devenir Japonais
  • Jak zostać Japończykiem
  • 日本人是怎样炼成的

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The Making of a Japanese FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Making of a Japanese, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Making of a Japanese?

The Making of a Japanese runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The Making of a Japanese released?

The Making of a Japanese was released on November 18, 2025.

Who directed The Making of a Japanese?

The Making of a Japanese was directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.

More films by Ema Ryan Yamazaki

How is The Making of a Japanese rated?

The Making of a Japanese has 73% on TMDB and 3.6/5 on Letterboxd.

Does The Making of a Japanese have a post-credit scene?

No. The Making of a Japanese has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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