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The How & Why

1984–19861 seasonKimiyoshi Soga

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Why is seawater salty? What causes volcanoes to erupt? Why don't man-made satellites fall from the sky? What makes people sleepy? Answers to these questions and more are in this animated title which explores topics of nature, customs, and technology.

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What is The How & Why (1984) about?

Why is seawater salty? What causes volcanoes to erupt? Why don't man-made satellites fall from the sky? What makes people sleepy? Answers to these questions and more are in this animated title which explores topics of nature, customs, and technology.

Who stars in The How & Why?

The How & Why stars Naomi Matsui (お姉さん). The series was created by Kimiyoshi Soga.

How many seasons does The How & Why have?

The How & Why has 1 seasons. There are 100 episodes in total.

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