The BEST episodes of Japan Sinks: People of Hope

Every episode of Japan Sinks: People of Hope ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Japan Sinks: People of Hope!

In 2023, with the Kanto region threatened by catastrophic sea level rise, bureaucrats and reporters are caught between corruption, panic and the truth.

Last Updated: 2/3/2026Network: TBS (JP)Status: Ended
Episode 1
star
8.00
7 votes

#1 - Episode 1

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/10/2021

Ministry of the Environment official Amami visits maverick seismologist Dr. Tadokoro, who theorizes that the Kanto region is in danger of sinking.

Episode 10
star
7.67
6 votes

#2 - Episode 10

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/12/2021

Episode 8
star
7.60
5 votes

#3 - Episode 8

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/5/2021

Episode 3
star
7.57
7 votes

#4 - Episode 3

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/24/2021

After the deputy prime minister refuses to believe Tadokoro's shocking prediction, Amami attempts to convince a renowned scientist to review the data.

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Episode 4
star
7.43
7 votes

#5 - Episode 4

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/7/2021

News of Kanto’s possible sinking is suddenly made public, causing panic among its residents and a halt in trading. Amami proposes an evacuation plan.

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Episode 2
star
7.25
8 votes

#6 - Episode 2

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/17/2021

Following the sinking of Hinojima, the prime minister dismisses Tadokoro's theory as baseless. A magazine article jeopardizes Amami's career.

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Episode 9
star
7.17
6 votes

#7 - Episode 9

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/12/2021

Episode 7
star
7.14
7 votes

#8 - Episode 7

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/28/2021

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Episode 5
star
6.86
7 votes

#9 - Episode 5

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/14/2021

The Kanto region suffers enormous casualties. When Amami learns the bus his daughter is on is caught in a tunnel accident, he sets out to find her.

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Episode 6
star
6.60
5 votes

#10 - Episode 6

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/21/2021

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