“1948 Hiroshima: Gen and Ryuuta survive post-bomb ruins, facing radiation and foreign troops while helping orphans.”
Barefoot Gen 2
はだしのゲン 2
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Synopsis
1948 Hiroshima: Gen and Ryuuta survive post-bomb ruins, facing radiation and foreign troops while helping orphans.
The year is 1948, three years since the atomic bomb destroyed Hiroshima and much of the Nakaoka family. Gen Nakaoka, his mother, and his adopted brother, Ryuuta, struggle to survive in the ruins of their once flourishing city. And yet, after befriending a group of homeless orphans, Gen realizes that in many ways, he is lucky. As the effects of radiation poisoning and the insensitive actions made by foreign troops continue to shape Hiroshima, Gen and Ryuuta must find strength within themselves if they ever hope to prosper.
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Running avg · Jul 2008 → Mar 2026
- 7 “A respectable movie compared to its predecessor. The story was well done for the most part with one or two minor flaws. A plot not too complicated and was easy to understand. The pacing was alright...”
- 8 “Taking place 3 years after the original Barefoot Gen, Gen and Ryuta are still struggling to survive as Japan's economy is slowly rebuilding itself and her mother working to support food for Gen. He...”
- 8 “Journey Through Madhouse Episode #17: Because a movie about a boy who loses everything in the atomic bombing wasn't enough. We also needed a sequel so he could lose everything he had. The film is...”
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- Format 1 × 85′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 25m all episodes
- Aired Jun 1986 – ongoing
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-1662 catalog
Produced by
- GEN Productions Producer
Licensed by
- Discotek Media Licensor
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor