If you are looking for a unique romantic comedy anime series to watch online, you should try A Couple of Cuckoos. We can help you find where to stream this series.
A Couple of Cuckoos Basics
A pair of teens who were accidentally switched at birth somehow end up in a relationship in A Couple of Cuckoos.
In addition to the “switched at birth” plot, there’s also an arranged marriage storyline, as Erika Amano’s and Nagi Umino’s parents hope to fix the problem by having the two be engaged.
The anime series also has harem comedy elements. Other girls, such as the competitive Hiro Segawa, enter the picture.
(If the “switched at birth” plot sounds a bit farfetched, consider that Shakespeare had the same idea 400 years ago.)
Incidentally, the title has a double meaning, as it could refer to comical “cuckoos.” Or, it could refer to the birds, which have a reputation for placing their eggs in other birds’ nests.
A Couple of Cuckoos Release Dates
The manga series A Couple of Cuckoos was created by Miki Yoshikawa, who also did Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches. A one-shot manga was published in 2019. Weekly Shonen Magazine has published the series since January 2020.
The first season of the anime series aired in 2022. It contained 24 episodes. So far, the creators have not said if there will be a season 2 of the anime.
List of Places to Watch A Couple of Cuckoos Online
- Netflix
- Crunchyroll
- Hulu Japan
- Abema
- Amazon Prime Video (Japan)
Note: All of the places mentioned are legal, licensed websites. You will find no pirate sites here.
Where to Watch A Couple of Cuckoos Online
1. Netflix Japan
Netflix Japan has the complete season 1. However, the episodes are in Japanese with no translation. I also checked Netflix Singapore, Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong.
If you are outside Japan, you can watch the series at Netflix if you have a good VPN, such as NordVPN. Here’s how:
How to Watch A Couple of Cuckoos on Netflix Anywhere in the World
This method works on both desktop PCs and mobile phones or tablets.
- Purchase (or start a free trial) of a VPN. I can confirm that NordVPN works for this purpose.
- In the settings, choose Japan as your location.
- Fire up the VPN and wait for it to do its magic
- Once you’re connected, navigate to Netflix (browser or app)
- Search “A Couple of Cuckoos” in the Netflix search bar and you should see the anime pop up.
Enjoy! Please note that if your Netflix library doesn’t update to reflect the country you selected in your VPN, you may have to clear the Netflix cache first and try again.
To do this on mobile, go to settings -> apps -> Netflix -> clear cache. To do this on PC, you have to clear the cache in your web browser.
I’ve had no trouble using this method and I still use NordVPN to watch anime from various Netflix country libraries daily.
Pros
- A lot of good anime and non-anime content
Cons
- Japanese only
Price: Basic with ads, $6.99/ month. Basic: $9.99/ month. Standard: $15.49/ month. Premium: $19.99.
Language options: Japanese
Watch A Couple of Cuckoos online on Netflix.
2. Crunchyroll
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has the series in a lot of countries.
However, this does not include some Asian nations, such as as Japan, Taiwan, or Singapore. If you are in a location where Crunchyroll doesn’t have the series, check out this helpful article.
While Crunchyroll offers some episodes of some shows for free, you will need a premium subscription to watch A Couple of Cuckoos.
Pros
- A lot of current and classic anime shows
- Many language options
Cons
- Service may be geo-locked in some areas
Price: Free, limited viewing allowed for some shows. $7.99 for “fan” level; $9.99 for “mega fan”; and $14.99 for “ultimate fan.”
Language options: Audio in Japanese, English, German, Latin American Spanish, French, Brazilian Portuguese, and Hindi. Subtitles in English, German, Latin American Spanish, European Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic.
Watch A Couple of Cuckoos at Crunchyroll.
3. Hulu Japan
Hulu Japan also has A Couple of Cuckoos.
Despite the name and green logo branding, Hulu Japan is not related to Hulu in the U.S. (It used to be part of Hulu, but Nippon TV bought it.)
So if you have an American Hulu account, you’ll need a separate account for Hulu Japan. Also, you’ll need a Japanese form of payment. If you can get Hulu Japan where you are, the service has a lot of Japanese content, including Live TV options.
Pros
- A good selection of anime and non-anime content
Cons
- Japanese language only
Price: Two-week free trial period, then 1,026 yen/ month
Language options: Japanese
Watch A Couple of Cuckoos at Hulu Japan.
4. Abema
Japanese streaming TV site Abema has A Couple of Cuckoos. You can watch the first episode for free without signing in. But the rest will require a subscription.
The service is ad-supported, but a good ad blocker should eliminate a lot of ads. As with a lot of Japanese streaming sites, the website is designed for Japanese customers.
Pros
- A good selection of Japanese content
Cons
- Only in Japanese
Price: First episode free. Two-weeks free trial period, then 960 yen/ month.
Language options: Japanese
Watch A Couple of Cuckoos at Abema.
5. Amazon Prime Video (Japan)
Amazon Prime Video in Japan has the series. If you have Amazon Prime in Japan, you can watch A Couple of Cuckoos for free. The free episode can also be accessed with a good VPN.
The series is also available on dAnime Store for Prime Video, NTT Docomo’s video-on-demand service.
If you don’t have Amazon Prime or dAnime Store, you can also rent episodes. (However, you may run into billing problems if you are outside of Japan.)
Pros
- A lot of Japanese content
Cons
- No translation
- Billing problems outside of Japan
Price: First episode available for free. Other episodes are free with Amazon Prime Japan. Prime has a 30-day free trial, then it is 500 yen/ month. dAnime Store is free for 30 days, when 550 yen/ month. Rentals are 220 yen.
Language options: Japanese
Watch A Couple of Cuckoos at Amazon Prime Video (Japan).
I hope this article helps you find where to watch A Couple of Cuckoos online. With the right VPN, you should be able to watch this anime series anywhere.
