Winter Cicada (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 5.1
Released in 2007, Winter Cicada is an animation, drama and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Fuyu no Semi is a Japanese anime OVA loosely based on the manga series, Embracing Love, which also aired on the Logo cable channel in the US. The story, set in historical Japan, follows two samurai from opposing political groups, one protectionist and the other globalist, who fall in love with each other.
Who’s in it. Winter Cicada stars Shin-ichiro Miki as Kusaka Touma (voice), Toshiyuki Morikawa as Akizuki Keiichirou (voice) and Showtaro Morikubo as Masanoshin Aizawa (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Winter Cicada has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Winter Cicada page.
If you liked it. Fans of Winter Cicada tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Winter Cicada (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Winter Cicada change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Winter Cicada worth watching?
- Winter Cicada holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and war & politics. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Winter Cicada?
- Winter Cicada stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Toshiyuki Morikawa and Showtaro Morikubo.
- When was Winter Cicada released?
- Winter Cicada was released in 2007.