Dragon Sakura

2005 – 2021Show2 seasons21 episodesTV-PG

77
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, hopeful drama series about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 21 episodes · best: S1E8 "Episode #1.8" 9.0

Episodes

8.8
8.0

Story

A struggling lawyer, Kenji Sakuragi, takes a position at private school Tatsuyama Gakuen to pay off his debts. Kenji decides to try to turn this hopeless school into one of the elite institutions in Japan to help rejuvenate his career. His barometer of success will be to get five of his students admitted to the prestigious Tokyo University the following year. But rather than cramming them with lots of general information, his down-to-earth class concentrates on unknown techniques for passing the entrance examination and how to live a good life in these turbulent times. His refreshing outlook and strategy may just be what is needed to turn around the future prospects of himself and his students and teach the rest of us a thing or two as well!

Feels like

  • Heartwarming School Drama
  • Redemptive Underdog Story
  • Japanese Educational Satire
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Inspirational Mentorship
  • Nostalgic 2000s Japan
  • Social Realism with Hope
  • Exam Pressure & Life Lessons
  • Feel-Good Narrative Arc

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Written by
Takehiko Hata

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Facts

July 8, 2005 · June 27, 2021 · Ended

First aired
July 8, 2005
Last aired
June 27, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 21 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
120 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Dragon Sakura?"

Questions about Dragon Sakura

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Dragon Sakura?

In the United States, Dragon Sakura streams on Netflix. It also streams in 119 other countries.

Is Dragon Sakura worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.7).

Is Dragon Sakura okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Dragon Sakura?

21 h

About 21 hours: 21 episodes in 2 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2005 to 2021.

Will Dragon Sakura make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Dragon Sakura?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.

Is Dragon Sakura in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.