Saito-san (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Series · ★ 5.7
Released in 2008, Saito-san is a drama and family series.
What it’s about. With her husband rarely home because of work, Saitou Masako raises her kindergarten son by herself. With a strong sense of what's right, she is never afraid to confront people who violate the rules of society. While her righteousness makes her a heroine among the kindergarteners, their mothers have learned to keep their distance from all the trouble Saitou brings with her. Mano Wakaba, a soft-spoken mother who had problems with her son turning violent at his previous school, soon moves into the neighborhood. Eager to get along with the other mothers at the kindergarten, Mano does her best to please, and pushes her son Takeru to do the same, even if it puts her at odds with Saitou.
Who’s in it. Saito-san stars Rie Mimura as Wakaba Mano, Kuranosuke Sasaki as Toru Mano, Arata Furuta as Masayuki Mochizuki and Reiko Takashima as Ritsuko Mikami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Saito-san has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saito-san page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saito-san tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saito-san (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saito-san change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saito-san worth watching?
- Saito-san holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saito-san?
- Saito-san stars Rie Mimura, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Arata Furuta, Reiko Takashima and Hiromi Kitagawa.
- When was Saito-san released?
- Saito-san was released in 2008.