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Sakura Quest
Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).
- Cast:
- Ayaka Nanase, Reina Ueda, Chika Anzai, Chiemi Tanaka
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- AT-X, TOKYO MX
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 9.0Off to Magical Manoyama
2017-04-06 · 24mAfter being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
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E02
Episode 2
★ 9.0The Gathering of the Five Champions
2017-04-13 · 24mYoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0The Cry of the Mandrake
2017-04-20 · 24mYoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0The Lone Alchemist
2017-04-27 · 24mThe Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 9.0The Budding Yggdrasil
2017-05-04 · 24mYoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.0The Rural Masquerade
2017-05-11 · 24mA film crew has arrived to film a zombie movie. The Tourism Board attempts to cater to their demands while turning it into an opportunity to promote the town wherever possible. Maki is having issues with her own aspirations as an actress.
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E07
Episode 7
★ 9.0The Mansion in Purgatory
2017-05-18 · 24mThe movie shoot and all the activity in town forces Maki to further reflect on her acting aspirations, as well as her relationship with her father.
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E08
Episode 8
★ 9.0The Fairy's Recipe
2017-05-25 · 24mYoshino and the Ministers struggle to find the right dish for their new C-Rank Gourmet plan. Meanwhile, Shiori finds that her sister has a mysterious relationship with an old classmate.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 9.0The Lady's Scales
2017-06-01 · 24mShiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 9.0The Dragon's Soft Spot
2017-06-08 · 24mThe singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
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E11
Episode 11
★ 9.0The Forgotten Requiem
2017-06-15 · 24mThe matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 9.0The Dawn Guild
2017-06-22 · 24mYoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
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E13
Episode 13
★ 9.0The Marionette's Banquet
2017-06-29 · 24mThe day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
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E14
Episode 14
★ 9.0The Queen, Convicted
2017-07-06 · 24mIt's summer break! Yoshino reunites with old friends and family when she visits her hometown. Maki and Sanae go back to Tokyo, while Shiori and Ririko work on a B and B proposal.
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E15
Episode 15
★ 9.0The Queen's Return
2017-07-13 · 24mA group of Spanish cryptid enthusiasts visit Manoyama in search of the Chupakabura. Meanwhile, Yoshino and the others work to find b and b's for Manoyama.
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E16
Episode 16
★ 9.0The Harlequin on the Pond
2017-07-20 · 24mUshimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
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E17
Episode 17
★ 9.0The Sphinx's Antics
2017-07-27 · 24mThe Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
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E18
Episode 18
★ 9.0Minerva's Saké Saucer
2017-08-03 · 24mThe seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
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E19
Episode 19
★ 9.0The Foggy Folklore
2017-08-10 · 24mMaki receives a reply about her application for a role in a movie, and must once again reflect on her dreams. Meanwhile, Yoshino tries to figure out how the town can use one of their old, shut-down schools.
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E20
Episode 20
★ 9.0The Phoenix in the Holy Night
2017-08-17 · 24mThe Ministers open up an old school to serve hot lunch, and come up with a new plan to promote the old building when that doesn’t go so well.
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E21
Episode 21
★ 9.0The Pixie in the Town of Ice
2017-08-24 · 24mErika attempts to escape from Manoyama, but ends up staying with the Ministers. Meanwhile, Yoshino and Sanae try to gather support from shop owners for the Mizuchi Festival revival.
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E22
Episode 22
★ 9.0The New Moon Luminarie
2017-08-31 · 24mErika continues her stay with the Ministers, and Shiori tries to convince her that Manoyama isn't such a bad place. Also, the hunt for the Golden Dragon comes to an exciting conclusion!
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E23
Episode 23
★ 9.0The Crystal of Melting Snow
2017-09-07 · 24mYoshino receives an offer from an Manoyama alumni to open a branch of the highly successful Belem bakery in the town. Many of the owners in the shopping district are unwilling to give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.
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E24
Episode 24
★ 9.0The Eternal Obelisk
2017-09-14 · 24mDark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
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E25
Episode 25
★ 9.0The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
2017-09-21 · 24mWill the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?
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Ayaka Nanase
Yoshino Koharu (voice)
Reina Ueda
Shiori Shinomiya (voice)
Chika Anzai
Maki Midorikawa (voice)
Chiemi Tanaka
Ririko Oribe (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Sanae Kouzuki (voice)