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Carnation

2011 – 2012Show1 season151 episodes

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

Summary

Carnation is a Japanese television drama that aired in the Asadora slot on NHK from 3 October 2011 to 31 March 2012. It is the 85th Asadora. It is based on the life of the fashion designer Ayako Koshino in Kishiwada, Osaka. Ayako was the mother of the internationally famous designers Hiroko Koshino, Junko Koshino, and Michiko Koshino.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • 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 scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Aya Watanabe
Produced by
Yuki Uchida
Music by
Naoki Sato

Everyone

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

Facts

October 3, 2011 · March 26, 2012 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 2011
Last aired
March 26, 2012
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 151 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

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

Questions about Carnation

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Carnation?

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

Is Carnation worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Is Carnation okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Carnation?

38 h

About 38 hours: 151 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2012.

Is Carnation plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Carnation?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Carnation in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.