Wakaba (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 4
Released in 2004, Wakaba is a drama series.
What it’s about. The story is about a young woman who becomes a landscape gardener following her father's wishes. Wakaba, born and brought up in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, lived happily with her parents and younger brother until the Great Hanshin Earthquake shook and destroyed the city in 1995. In the disaster, Wakaba loses her father, who was an architect and moves with her mother and brother to Obi, old castle town in Nichinan, Miyazaki Prefecture, where her grandmother lives with her uncle and aunt. Living in Obi's rich natural environment, Wakaba learns that plants can heal people's hearts. She makes a resolution to return to Kobe and reconstruct the city abundant in greenery.
Who’s in it. Wakaba stars Fukumi Kuroda, Yuko Tanaka, Takashi Tsukamoto and Teruhiko Saigō.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Wakaba has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wakaba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wakaba tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wakaba (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wakaba change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wakaba worth watching?
- Wakaba holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wakaba?
- Wakaba stars Fukumi Kuroda, Yuko Tanaka, Takashi Tsukamoto and Teruhiko Saigō.
- When was Wakaba released?
- Wakaba was released in 2004.