Series synopsis
Our Dearest Sakura, also known as 同期のサクラ is a drama television series that premiered on Nippon TV on October 9, 2019. It ended on December 25, 2019. It was created by Kazuhiko Yukawa. It stars Mitsuki Takahata, Ai Hashimoto, Mackenyu and Kippei Shiina.
Sakura grew up on a remote island. She has a dream, which is to build a bridge on her island. In the spring of 2009, Sakura joins a big construction company. She does not hesitate to tell her colleagues about her dream to build a bridge. Sakura's determination to accomplish her dream affects the colleagues at her company.
Premise
Sakura grew up on a remote island. She has a dream, which is to build a bridge on her island. In the spring of 2009, Sakura joins a big construction company. She does not hesitate to tell her colleagues about her dream to build a bridge. Sakura's determination to accomplish her dream affects the colleagues at her company.
Premise: Scarred by bluntness, yet cherry blossoms still bloom today.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mitsuki Takahata as Sakura Kitano
- Ai Hashimoto as Yuri Tsukimura
- Mackenyu as Aoi Kijima
- Kippei Shiina as Morio Kurokawa
- Ryo Ryusei as Kikuo Shimizu
- Amane Okayama as Rentaro Doi
- Saki Aibu as Sumire Hino
- Ito Ohno as Kome Nakamura
Supporting cast
- Takuya Kusakawa as Soma Wakita
- Masane Tsukayama as Shusaku Kitano
Guest cast
- Kiara Minegishi
- Masataka Tsutsumi as Morio's Entourage
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 14 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 4 | ||
| Season 1 | 10 | October 9, 2019 | December 25, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | |
| 2 | Episode 2 | |
| 3 | Episode 3 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A 10-Year Journal with One Entry Per Year, Reflecting On Her First Friends—Can A Woman Who Won’t Bend Her Dreams Survive in the Corporate World? Sakura starts her career at a construction company, leaving a strong impression on her four coworkers with her blunt personality and her dream of building a bridge to her hometown. |
October 9, 2019 |
| 2 |
Can a Woman Who Won't Compromise on Her Dreams and Fights the Trials of Her Second Year at The Company Save Her Colleague from an Abusive Boss? Kikuo visits Sakura, still unconscious in her hospital bed, and reflects on a pivotal moment during their second year at the company when she challenged authority after being tasked with reducing unnecessary overtime. |
October 16, 2019 |
| 3 |
During the 3rd Year at the Company, a Disaster Occurs and The Colleague Who Gave Her a Serious Reprimand Flees Through a Marriage Departure - The Soul’s Cry Is, "Hag, Hag, Hag!" Yuri recalls a time when Sakura's bluntness upset a client, causing office tensions. The following day's earthquake exacerbated Yuri's personal struggles, leading her to plan to marry someone she didn’t truly love. |
October 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 9, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 25, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 10:00:00 |