Red Thread of Fate (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Red Thread of Fate is a drama series.
What it’s about. Akai Ito is Japanese television drama series based on a popular mobile phone novel written by Mei about two soulmates - junior high school students Mei and Atsushi - who must overcome drugs, rape and attempted suicide in order to be together. The love story was an online hit in 2006 and later published as a series of five books which sold 1.8 million copies.
Who’s in it. Red Thread of Fate stars Nao Minamisawa as Takemiya Mei, Junpei Mizobata as Nishino Atsushi, Ryo Tajima as Kamiya Mitsuru and Sayuri Iwata as Haruna Takemiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Red Thread of Fate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Thread of Fate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Thread of Fate tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Thread of Fate (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red Thread of Fate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red Thread of Fate worth watching?
- Red Thread of Fate holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Thread of Fate?
- Red Thread of Fate stars Nao Minamisawa, Junpei Mizobata, Ryo Tajima, Sayuri Iwata and Ryo Kimura.
- When was Red Thread of Fate released?
- Red Thread of Fate was released in 2008.