Sakura Quest
| Industry | Animation |
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| Headquarters | Nanto, Toyama , Japan |
| Products | Anime television series, films |
| Website | www |
Sakura Quest is a Japanese anime television series consisting of 25 episodes, produced by P.A. Works and directed by Sōichi Masui. The series was broadcast from April 5 through September 20, 2017. As part of P.A. Works' thematic "working series," it delves into the lives of individuals and their occupations, following the footsteps of Hanasaku Iroha and Shirobako.
Plot
Yoshino Koharu, unable to secure employment in Tokyo, unexpectedly receives an invitation to serve as the "Queen" representing the tourism board of Manoyama village, a rural community facing economic hardship. Initially under the impression that her role would last only a single day, she soon learns her contract extends for an entire year and that her hiring was due to a case of mistaken identity. With few alternatives available, Yoshino accepts the position and assumes the responsibility of revitalizing tourism in Manoyama.
Characters
- The central character who relocates from Tokyo to Manoyama to spearhead tourism development through establishing the micronation known as the Chupacabra Kingdom. She departs at the conclusion of the series following the dissolution of the tourism board’s initiative.
- A local resident and member of the tourism board who aids Yoshino in efforts to rejuvenate Manoyama.
- A regional celebrity and amateur actress recognized for her role in Oden Detective.
- Granddaughter of a confectionery shop owner with an interest in occult matters.
- A web-based entrepreneur originally from Tokyo who moves to Manoyama seeking a more tranquil lifestyle.
- The leader of Manoyama’s tourism board, styling himself as King, overseeing Yoshino’s activities. He shares a past as a bandmate with Chitose and Dokushima.
- Ririko’s grandmother, proprietor of the sweets shop, and former band member alongside Ushimatsu.
- A local mechanic and inventor operating Dokushima Workshop; previously played in a band with Ushimatsu and Chitose.
- The only bus driver serving the village.
- A police officer who has been friends since childhood with Takamizawa and Noge.
- Owner of a bookstore adapting to declining sales caused by demographic changes and online competition.
- A rock band member performing during Manoyama’s founding festival.
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- A local entrepreneur managing a restaurant and fortune-telling service specializing in stroke reading and crystal ball divination.
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- Tomoko’s daughter who harbors feelings for Kosuke.
- Tomoko’s son aspiring to become a taiko drummer.
Broadcast and distribution
Directed by Sōichi Masui and produced by P.A. Works, Sakura Quest aired in Japan across 25 episodes from April 5 to September 20, 2017. The series was broadcast on Tokyo MX with additional airings on ABC, AT-X, BS11, and Tulip TV. Alexandre S. D. Celibidache is credited with original work, while Masahiro Yokotani authored the screenplay. Character designs were adapted by Kanami Sekiguchi based on Bunbun's original concepts. The soundtrack was created by the band (K)NoW_NAME, who also performed both opening and ending themes: "Morning Glory" as the first opening and "Freesia" as the initial ending; followed by "Lupinus" opening and "Baby's Breath" ending themes later in the series. In North America, Funimation holds licensing rights with an English dub available, while Crunchyroll streams subtitled versions in English.
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