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Carole & Tuesday

Carole & Tuesday is a Japanese original anime television series produced by Studio Bones and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Carole & Tuesday is a Japanese original anime television series produced by Studio Bones and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe. Set on a terraformed Mars, it follows two young musicians who form a duo while trying to succeed in a music industry dominated by artificial intelligence. The series originally aired in 2019 and later streamed internationally on Netflix.

Premise

The story follows Carole, a part-time worker and keyboardist, and Tuesday, a runaway from a wealthy family, as they try to build a music career together on Mars. Their partnership is central to the series’ focus on creativity, performance, and identity.

Production

Carole & Tuesday was produced by Studio Bones and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe. It was made as an original anime series and premiered on Fuji TV’s +Ultra block in 2019.

Release and distribution

The series aired for 24 episodes in Japan in 2019. Netflix held international distribution rights and released the series worldwide in parts.

The anime later received a manga adaptation. The franchise also includes music releases tied to the series’ soundtrack and performances.

Key facts

  • The series was created and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe.
  • It is an original production by Studio Bones.
  • The story is set on Mars in a future where AI heavily shapes music production.
  • The two main characters are Carole and Tuesday, who join forces as musicians.
  • Netflix distributed the series internationally, including worldwide streaming availability.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers can access the series through Netflix, and it is part of the wider international anime catalogue available in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Carole & Tuesday about?
It follows two young women on Mars who form a musical duo and try to succeed in an AI-dominated music industry.
Who created Carole & Tuesday?
It was created and directed by Shinichirō Watanabe.
Who produced the anime?
Studio Bones produced the series.
How many episodes does it have?
The anime has 24 episodes.
When did it first air?
It first aired on April 10, 2019.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/80992137
    Supports: Title, year, anime format, synopsis, cast, and international streaming availability.
  2. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/37435/Carole___Tuesday
    Supports: Episode count, production studio, original source status, genres, and original air dates.
  3. Carole and Tuesday Wiki (Fandom) — https://caroleandtuesday.fandom.com/wiki/Anime
    Supports: 24-episode series, director, studio, premiere date, and Netflix international distribution.
  4. The Verge — https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/30/20835440/carole-tuesday-anime-science-fiction-mars-shinichiro-watanabe-cowboy-bebop-netflix
    Supports: Setting on Mars, premise, and Netflix release timing.