Series synopsis
Sand Chronicles, also known as 砂時計 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TBS on March 12, 2007. It ended on June 1, 2007. It was created by Hinako Ashihara. It stars Megumi Sato, Terunosuke Takezai, Ryoko Kobayashi and Kazuma Sano.
Ann is a 12-year-old girl who, with her mother, has moved in to her mother's parents' house after her parents divorced. In her new life in an unfamiliar countryside surrounding, she meets some wonderful companions with whom she can relate. At that time, however, her mother commits suicide... With the support of her circle of friends, she is able to regain her smile again, but then suffers heartache over her romance with one of the friends which had just begun, and experiences heartbreak...
Premise
Ann is a 12-year-old girl who, with her mother, has moved in to her mother's parents' house after her parents divorced. In her new life in an unfamiliar countryside surrounding, she meets some wonderful companions with whom she can relate. At that time, however, her mother commits suicide... With the support of her circle of friends, she is able to regain her smile again, but then suffers heartache over her romance with one of the friends which had just begun, and experiences heartbreak...
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Megumi Sato as Uekusa An / Minase An
- Terunosuke Takezai as Kitamura Daigo
- Ryoko Kobayashi as Young Uekusa An
- Kazuma Sano as Young Kitamura Daigo
- Karen Miyama as Child Uekusa An
- Yuki Izumisawa as Child Kitamura Daigo
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 60 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 60 | March 12, 2007 | June 1, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 12, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 13, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 14, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 12, 2007 |
| Last aired | June 1, 2007 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |