5→9 From Five to Nine (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, 5→9 From Five to Nine is a comedy and drama series.
What it’s about. At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba dreams of living and working in New York City but is stuck teaching English. While disappointed by her unfulfilled aspirations and lack of romantic experience, she attends a funeral where she meets Takane Hoshikawa, a handsome monk. After accidentally knocking a bowl of ash onto him during the service, Junko is mortified. Her embarrassment deepens when she is tricked into a matchmaking session and discovers Takane is the other party. Their unexpected encounters raise questions about whether their relationship is coincidental or destined.
Who’s in it. 5→9 From Five to Nine stars Tomohisa Yamashita as Takane Hoshikawa, Satomi Ishihara as Junko Sakuraba, Yuki Furukawa as Satoshi Mishima and Kei Tanaka as Makoto Kiyomiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, 5→9 From Five to Nine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 5→9 From Five to Nine page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5→9 From Five to Nine tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5→9 From Five to Nine (2015)?
- In US, 5→9 From Five to Nine is available to stream on Rakuten Viki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 5→9 From Five to Nine worth watching?
- 5→9 From Five to Nine holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 5→9 From Five to Nine?
- 5→9 From Five to Nine stars Tomohisa Yamashita, Satomi Ishihara, Yuki Furukawa, Kei Tanaka and Rin Takanashi.
- When was 5→9 From Five to Nine released?
- 5→9 From Five to Nine was released in 2015.