Luca on the Road (2024): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2024, Luca on the Road is a drama series.

What it’s about. A young girl named Ruka, who had been living a wandering life in Osaka, is taken in by Fumi, an elementary school teacher. Later, Ruka spends time in Obihiro, Hokkaido, with Natsuhiko, who was her sister's lover, and forms a friendship with a high school girl named Maori. However, the fate that awaits her is always harsh. After arriving in Tokyo, Ruka becomes a musician and begins singing on the streets under the name Kyrie. There, she reunites with Maori, who now goes by the name Ikko and survives in Tokyo through her ever-changing cosplay and relationships with men. From Ishinomaki, Osaka, and Obihiro to Tokyo—Ruka, while being tossed about by fate, weaves a grand lyrical poem through her determined life.

Who’s in it. Luca on the Road stars AiNA THE END as Kyrie / Luca, Hokuto Matsumura as Natsuhiko Shiomi, Haru Kuroki as Fumi Teraishi and Suzu Hirose as Itsuko Ichijo "Ikko" / Maori, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Luca on the Road 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 Luca on the Road page.

If you liked it. Fans of Luca on the Road tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.