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Our Dearest Sakura

Our Dearest Sakura

★ 7.2/10•2019•1h 0m•PG13•Drama
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Scarred by bluntness, yet cherry blossoms still bloom today.

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.

Kazuhiko Yukawa · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 9, 2019

Episodes

Episode 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?E152m

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.

Oct 9, 2019

Episode 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?E252m

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.

Oct 16, 2019

Episode 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!"E352m

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.

Oct 23, 2019

Episode 4 - Those Who Can't Handle a Fourth-Year Setback Should Resign and Stay Indoors for LifeE452m

Those Who Can't Handle a Fourth-Year Setback Should Resign and Stay Indoors for Life

Rentarou visits Sakura’s hospital room and recalls an event from their fourth year. Struggling with stress after failing an important exam, Rentarou overhears colleagues mocking him, and in a fit of anger he accidentally injures Sakura.

Oct 30, 2019

Episode 5 - In The Fifth Year, a Connection is Revealed! A Fierce Slap in Return for the Thoughtless First Kiss!E552m

In The Fifth Year, a Connection is Revealed! A Fierce Slap in Return for the Thoughtless First Kiss!

Aoi visits Sakura in the hospital and remembers their 5th year at work when he won an award but felt pressured to rely on his father. Struggling with feelings of inadequacy, he confides in Sakura who encourages him to confront his father.

Nov 13, 2019

Episode 6 - Year Six, and She Finally Yields!? Can a Woman Not Live True to Herself?E652m

Year Six, and She Finally Yields!? Can a Woman Not Live True to Herself?

Sumire visits Sakura and recalls 2014 when she struggled with work and raising her daughter after a divorce. Balancing a demanding seminar project and family pressures, Sumire eventually breaks down under the strain.

Nov 20, 2019

Episode 7 - Year Seven, Her Dream is Unfulfilled and the Death of Her Beloved Strikes! The True Ordeal and DespairE752m

Year Seven, Her Dream is Unfulfilled and the Death of Her Beloved Strikes! The True Ordeal and Despair

Kurokawa visits comatose Sakura, feeling guilty. Flashback to 2015: Sakura, excited about the bridge, learns of safety concerns and is asked to reassure locals. As she prepares for the meeting, her colleagues face personal challenges.

Nov 27, 2019

Episode 8 - Year Eight, Five Faxes Sent By A FriendE852m

Year Eight, Five Faxes Sent By A Friend

In December 2019, Sakura’s colleagues are asked to decide on her transfer as she remains in a coma. In 2016, after losing her grandfather and her dream, Sakura withdraws from life. By 2018, her friends try to help, but she remains broken.

Dec 11, 2019

Episode 9 - The Woman Who Doesn’t Compromise Has Returned!E951m

The Woman Who Doesn’t Compromise Has Returned!

Sakura wakes from coma, only to learn she's been fired. Supported by her friends, she resolves to pursue her dream of building a facility to help others. As she faces setbacks in her job search, she contemplates returning to her hometown.

Dec 18, 2019

Episode 10 - Farewell, Friends... No Tears Needed!E1051m

Farewell, Friends... No Tears Needed!

Sakura's old colleagues reflect on their past as she returns to Hanamura. Rehired as a project leader, Sakura faces conflicts between her role and her friendships, grappling with whether to pursue power or remain loyal to her friends.

Dec 25, 2019

Actors

Mitsuki Takahata

Mitsuki Takahata

Sakura Kitano

Ai Hashimoto

Ai Hashimoto

Yuri Tsukimura

Mackenyu Maeda

Mackenyu Maeda

Aoi Kijima

Kippei Shiina

Kippei Shiina

Morio Kurokawa

Ryo Ryusei

Ryo Ryusei

Kikuo Shimizu

Amane Okayama

Amane Okayama

Rentaro Doi

Saki Aibu

Saki Aibu

Sumire Hino

Ito Ohno

Ito Ohno

Kome Nakamura

Takuya Kusakawa

Takuya Kusakawa

Soma Wakita

Masane Tsukayama

Masane Tsukayama

Shusaku Kitano

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