Mottainai Grandma (もったいないばあさん)

Overview

In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Keiko Toda

Grandma (voice)

Seasons

• Season 1

Season 1 (2020)

No overview available.

4 episodes

Episodes

Episode 1: Mottainai Grandma Goes to the River

2020-06-05

Runtime: 6 min

Episode 2: Mottainai Grandma

2020-06-12

Runtime: 5 min

Episode 3: Mottainai Grandma "Let's Eat with Gratitude"

2020-06-19

Runtime: 5 min

Episode 4: Mottainai Grandma Goes to Magic Land

2020-06-26

Runtime: 5 min

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