もったいないばあさん
Mottainai Baasan
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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. (Source: Anime News Network)
Names
| Original | もったいないばあさん (japanese) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Mottainai Baasan |
| English | — |
| Also known as | Mottainai Grandma |
Facts
| Format | ONA (net original) · 4 ep · 6 min · 0h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2020-06-04 → 2020-06-25 (Spring 2020) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | LIDENFILMS |
| Source | Picture book |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Demographic | Kids |
| Genres | Slice of Life |
| Themes | EducationalKidsEnvironmentalElderly ProtagonistFemale ProtagonistPhilosophy |
Reception
| Community score | 5.27 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | — / 10 |
| Composite | — |
| On lists | 118 |
| Favourited | 0 (0.0%) |
| Completion | 60.5% |
| Drop rate | 24.7% |
| In backlog | 31.4% |
| Score spread σ | 1.71 |
Score distribution
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AniList id 126168 · MAL id 42170 · record updated 2026-08-17