Sakura (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2002, Sakura is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Sakura is a Japanese serialized morning television drama that aired on NHK from April 1 to September 28 of 2002. The series totalled 156 episodes. It chronicles the life of Matsushita Sakura, a Sansei Japanese-American living in Hawaii. She moves to a small town in Japan to be an assistant language teacher for Japanese middle-school students. The show, lasting only 15 minutes long, is on every morning except Sunday, every week. Sakura first comes to Japan living with her grandparents; later, she moves because she has to teach English to the Japanese students. There she learns many valuable lessons and makes new friends.
Who’s in it. Sakura stars Miyoko Asada, Ken Teraizumi, Masami Nagasawa as Kanako Numata and Hiromi Ōta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Sakura 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 Sakura page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sakura tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sakura (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sakura change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sakura worth watching?
- Sakura holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sakura?
- Sakura stars Miyoko Asada, Ken Teraizumi, Masami Nagasawa, Hiromi Ōta and Yōichi Numata.
- When was Sakura released?
- Sakura was released in 2002.