The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea is a drama series.

What it’s about. Set on Hashima Island in Nagasaki Prefecture during the coal industry's rise in 1955, this story follows themes of family, friendship, and love. It contrasts the post-war era, where people had little but were full of dreams, with present-day Tokyo, where abundance prevails, but young people struggle to find their dreams.

Who’s in it. The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea stars Ryunosuke Kamiki as Teppei / Reo, Takumi Saitoh as Shinpei Araki, Hana Sugisaki as Asako and Tao Tsuchiya as Yuriko, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Diamond Sleeping in the Sea tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.