Candy House
Series Overview
Sakurai Taro’s parents died young. His grandmother, Akiko, has been making great effort to protect her struggling candy store, Sakuraya, in the old part of Tokyo, but it's not easy. Taro eats candy with regular customers such as chilhood friend Saegusa Hiroki who aspires to be a scriptwriter, and talk nonsense, like in their youth. However, they realize this unfettered, comfortable existence will end some day with the passage of time. Then Taro’s ex-classmate, Kimura Reiko, comes back home with her son after a divorce. He and his friends start to notice what is truly important to them as they face up to their pasts, dreams and pains.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
25 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Wed, Oct 21, 2015
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katsuhiko Ikeda, Yuya Ishii
Yuichi Toyone, Tarô Yamada, Yuya Ishii
Takashi Watanabe
Ayumi Sano, 河添太
Department Leadership Roster
Yuichi Toyone
Writer
Tarô Yamada
Writer
Katsuhiko Ikeda
Director
Yuya Ishii
Director
Yuya Ishii
Writer
Ayumi Sano
Producer
河添太
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Candy House
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What is Candy House about?
Sakurai Taro’s parents died young. His grandmother, Akiko, has been making great effort to protect her struggling candy store, Sakuraya, in the old part of Tokyo, but it's not easy. Taro eats candy with regular customers such as chilhood friend Saegusa Hiroki who aspires to be a scriptwriter, and talk nonsense, like in their youth. However, they realize this unfettered, comfortable existence will end some day with the passage of time. Then Taro’s ex-classmate, Kimura Reiko, comes back home with her son after a divorce. He and his friends start to notice what is truly important to them as they face up to their pasts, dreams and pains.
How many seasons does Candy House have?
Candy House comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Candy House?
Key cast members in Candy House include Joe Odagiri, Machiko Ono, Kaoru Yachigusa, Ryo Katsuji, Kyusaku Shimada.
Who created or directed Candy House?
Candy House was developed and directed by Katsuhiko Ikeda, Yuya Ishii.