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Asuka

1999 – 2000Show1 season149 episodes

Drama
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5

Summary

The 61st NHK Asadora Drama is Asuka. Set in Kyoto in the home of a traditional Japanese candy-maker…

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for brutality, scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Music by
Michiru Oshima

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 4, 1999 · April 1, 2000 · Ended

First aired
October 4, 1999
Last aired
April 1, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 149 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Asuka?"

Questions about Asuka

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Asuka?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Asuka worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 4.5).

Is Asuka okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Asuka?

37 h

About 37 hours: 149 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1999 to 2000.

Will I feel good after watching Asuka?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Is Asuka plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Asuka in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.