Shikizakura (2021): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2021, Shikizakura is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and drama series.

What it’s about. Shikizakura: where cherry blossoms are in full bloom while trees are colored with autumn leaves. In this special place, where the transient world meets the spirit world, a ritual to save humanity is about to begin... High school student Kakeru Miwa, by a strange turn of events, winds up being an irregular member of a power suit team tasked with battling Oni. These Oni possess humans and try to cling to the transient world. Only the power suit, Yoroi, which combines ancient secrets with the latest technology, can protect people from Oni. Kakeru decides to become a hero who will battle Oni and protect Ouka Myoujin, the shrine maiden fated with saving the world.

Who’s in it. Shikizakura stars Yudai Noda as Shou Miwa (voice), Miho Mashiro as Myojin Hoka (voice), Daisuke Nakamoto as Nagatsu Yoshidaira (voice) and Shouto Mizukami as Ryou Hattori (voice) / Haruko Yamada (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shikizakura has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shikizakura page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shikizakura tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.