Junjo Kirari (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2006, Junjo Kirari is a drama series.
What it’s about. The 74th NHK Asadora Drama is Junjo Kirari, which means something along the lines of "pure-hearted Kirari." The story is set in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in the era around the Second World War. When the story opens in 1928, the heroine, Sakurako, is a very active seven-year-old girl. Indeed, even in the first episode she exhibits her confidence and enthusiasm. But above all else, Sakurako is interested in becoming a jazz pianist, and music features extensively in the plot.
Who’s in it. Junjo Kirari stars Aoi Miyazaki as Arimori Sakurako, Shigeru Muroi as Arimori Iso, Hidetoshi Nishijima as Sugi Togo and Seiji Fukushi as Matsui Tatsuhiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Junjo Kirari 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 Junjo Kirari page.
If you liked it. Fans of Junjo Kirari tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Junjo Kirari (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Junjo Kirari change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Junjo Kirari worth watching?
- Junjo Kirari holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Junjo Kirari?
- Junjo Kirari stars Aoi Miyazaki, Shigeru Muroi, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Seiji Fukushi and Shinobu Terajima.
- When was Junjo Kirari released?
- Junjo Kirari was released in 2006.