Winter Sakura
Series Overview
"Fuyu no Sakura" is described as a pure love story with similarities to the popular Korean drama "Winter Sonata" (titled "Fuyu no Sonata" in Japan). Kusanagi plays a gentle glass craftsman in Yamagata who has no experience in love. Imai plays an older housewife with a husband and daughter who goes on a trip alone to Yamagata, hoping to see sakura trees blooming in winter. She gets into an accident, but is saved by Kusanagi. He ends up tending to her, and the two are soon drawn to each other.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 9 Episodes
54 min per episode
2011 – 2011
Premiered: Sun, Jan 16, 2011
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Episode 9”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Choru Han, Daisuke Yamamuro, Ken Yoshida
Maki Takahashi
Masanao Takahashi, Choru Han
Department Leadership Roster
Maki Takahashi
Screenplay
Choru Han
Director
Daisuke Yamamuro
Director
Masanao Takahashi
Producer
Ken Yoshida
Director
Choru Han
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Winter Sakura
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What is Winter Sakura about?
"Fuyu no Sakura" is described as a pure love story with similarities to the popular Korean drama "Winter Sonata" (titled "Fuyu no Sonata" in Japan). Kusanagi plays a gentle glass craftsman in Yamagata who has no experience in love. Imai plays an older housewife with a husband and daughter who goes on a trip alone to Yamagata, hoping to see sakura trees blooming in winter. She gets into an accident, but is saved by Kusanagi. He ends up tending to her, and the two are soon drawn to each other.
How many seasons does Winter Sakura have?
Winter Sakura comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Winter Sakura?
Key cast members in Winter Sakura include Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, Miki Imai, Takeru Satoh, Rosa Kato, Yuri Shirahane.
Who created or directed Winter Sakura?
Winter Sakura was developed and directed by Choru Han, Daisuke Yamamuro, Ken Yoshida.