Mottainai Baasan

Mottainai Grandma · もったいないばあさん

Type

ONA

Year

2020

Status

Finished Airing

Audio

English sub and dub

Genres: Slice of Life

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.