Carnation Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2011 · NHK BS Premium · Status: Ended · Rated: Not Rated
Frequently Asked Questions About Carnation
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Carnation have?
Carnation has 1 season and 151 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on October 3, 2011 to March 26, 2012.
Is Carnation renewed, ended, or canceled?
Carnation has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Carnation?
It takes 37h 45m (2265 minutes) to watch the complete run of Carnation. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 19 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 37.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 19 days.
Where can you stream or watch Carnation?
Carnation is available for streaming on NHK On Demand Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Carnation?
Carnation has an official content rating of Not Rated.
Who are the lead actors in Carnation?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mari Natsuki as Itoko Ohara (older) (age 74), Machiko Ono as Itoko Ohara (age 44), Akari Ninomiya as Itoko Ohara (child) (age 24), Chiaki Kuriyama as Natsu Yoshida (age 41).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mari Natsuki | Itoko Ohara (older) | 74 |
| Machiko Ono | Itoko Ohara | 44 |
| Akari Ninomiya | Itoko Ohara (child) | 24 |
| Chiaki Kuriyama | Natsu Yoshida | 41 |
| Akira Takarada | Main Cast | 87 (deceased) |
| Yumi Aso | Chiyo Ohara | 63 |
| Masahiro Komoto | Eisaku Kinomoto | 61 |
| Takamasa Suga | Taizo Yasuoka | 48 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Carnation are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.