Carnation (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2011, Carnation is a drama series.
What it’s about. Carnation is a Japanese television drama that aired in the Asadora slot on NHK from 3 October 2011 to 31 March 2012. It is the 85th Asadora. It is based on the life of the fashion designer Ayako Koshino in Kishiwada, Osaka. Ayako was the mother of the internationally famous designers Hiroko Koshino, Junko Koshino, and Michiko Koshino.
Who’s in it. Carnation stars Mari Natsuki as Itoko Ohara (older), Machiko Ono as Itoko Ohara, Akari Ninomiya as Itoko Ohara (child) and Chiaki Kuriyama as Natsu Yoshida, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Carnation 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 Carnation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnation tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnation (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Carnation change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Carnation worth watching?
- Carnation holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnation?
- Carnation stars Mari Natsuki, Machiko Ono, Akari Ninomiya, Chiaki Kuriyama and Akira Takarada.
- When was Carnation released?
- Carnation was released in 2011.