Asuka
あすか
1999–2000 · Drama · 1 season · 149 episodes
Plot summary
The 61st NHK Asadora Drama is Asuka. Set in Kyoto in the home of a traditional Japanese candy-maker, Asuka is the story of one young girl's dream to one day walk in her father's shoes and become a top candy-maker in the male-dominated world of wagashi (Japanese confectionery). Asuka grows to be a healthy, adventurous young girl with a deep curiosity and, a desire to become a candy-maker like her father. This NHK drama is one of the best in years with an excellent cast, a well-developed story based on extensive research into the traditional worlds of candy making and the tea ceremony in Kyoto, and beautiful scenery and settings in Kyoto and the surrounding areas.
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The first two episodes are a bit slow, but after that you can't stop. Great performances, though the finale feels rushed.
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Seasons
When is the new season of Asuka coming out?
Asuka ended in 2000 (1 season, 149 episodes). No new season has been announced.
How long does it take to watch Asuka?
Asuka has 149 episodes in total, about 15 minutes each. Watching it all takes roughly 37 hours; at two episodes a day you will finish in 75 days.
Crew
Cast
Yuko Takeuchi
速田（宮本）あすか
Tomio Umezawa
藤吉玉治郎
Naohito Fujiki
速田俊作
Hitomi Sato
藤吉（綾瀬）舞
Yūko Natori
藤吉（綾瀬）ひろこ
Ineko Arima
藤吉志乃
Gannosuke Ashiya
藤吉巌治郎
Mr. Okure
Kuwata
