The publication of a new dictionary titled The Great Passage progresses. Mitsuya Majime, originally from publisher Genbu Shobo's sales department, has been recruited by Kouhei Araki, a veteran editor of the dictionary department who is looking to retire soon. The dictionary department is known internally as the "money-eating insect," but Mitsuya uses his perseverance and attachment to the words in order to become a great editor. Mitsuya, who has poor social skills, finds himself working with another man named Masashi Nishioka, who is able to express himself better.
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 11 episodes
S1 E1Vastness
Oct 14, 201623 min
Nishioka is in a book store when he spots a salesman named Majime from Genbu Books doing a poor job. Meanwhile, the veteran dictionary editor Araki is searching for a successor as he prepares for retirement. Nishioka mentions his encounter
S1 E2Encounter
Oct 21, 201623 min
After Majime transfers to the dictionary editorial department, he learns of Araki and the supervisor Matsumoto-sensei's passion for dictionaries, and tell him of Daitokai, the dictionary they are working on. Majime is consumed with worry ab
S1 E3Love
Oct 28, 201623 min
It's discovered that Majime has fallen for Take's granddaughter Kaguya. The editorial team decides to visit the restaurant where she is learning to become a chef. Majime is enamored with Kaguya as she answers Nishioka's questions. Majime ad
S1 E4Steady Progress
Nov 4, 201623 min
To stop the rumored cancellation of Daitokai, the editorial team unites to implement Nishioka's plan. Nishioka has never felt more alive while successfully executing his plan. A few months later, Majime has a day off and Take pushes him to
S1 E5Waver
Nov 11, 201623 min
The director informs Nishioka the conditions for the Daitokai's continuation, which are the revision of another dictionary and Nishioka's transfer to the marketing department. Nishioka's shocked, but seeing the team's joy with the sample co
S1 E6Resonance
Nov 18, 201623 min
The morning after handing her the love letter, Majime panics and runs when he sees Kaguya. That afternoon, Nishioka reveals his transfer to the shocked team. Majime worries over losing Nishioka. That night, spurred by Nishioka, Majime press
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Great Passage?
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- How many seasons of The Great Passage are there?
- The Great Passage has 1 season and 11 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of The Great Passage?
- The Great Passage has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on December 23, 2016.
- Who stars in The Great Passage?
- The Great Passage stars Yoko Hikasa, Hiroshi Kamiya, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Tetsuo Kanao, Maaya Sakamoto.
