Series

Asuka

★ 8.0(1)199915m1 season

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Where to watch Asuka

🇸🇪 Sweden

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Good to know

Release date: 1999-10-04
Runtime: 15m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 149
Network: NHK G
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK

About Asuka

Asuka is a 1999 web series in the Drama genre, starring Yuko Takeuchi, Tomio Umezawa and Naohito Fujiki. It spans 1 season and 149 episodes, and originally aired on NHK G. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Asuka in Sweden — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 1149 eps · 1999

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

Themes & keywords

asadorashōwa era (1926-89)heiseiwagashi

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Asuka in Sweden?+

Asuka is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Sweden. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Asuka on Netflix?+

Asuka is not on Netflix in Sweden right now.

How many seasons of Asuka are there?+

Asuka has 1 season and 149 episodes in total.

Who stars in Asuka?+

Asuka stars Yuko Takeuchi, Tomio Umezawa, Naohito Fujiki, Hitomi Sato and Yūko Natori.

When did Asuka come out?+

Asuka is a 1999 web series.

What genre is Asuka?+

Asuka is Drama series.