Sakura Quest: Season 1
Sakura Quest is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2017. The show revolves around the lives of five young women who work at a local tourism bureau in their small provincial town. The town is attempting to revitalize its "micro-nation" initiative, which is a key aspect of their work. As the girls navigate their jobs and personal struggles, they learn more about their town, their industry, and themselves. T
Season overview
Sakura Quest is a Japanese television series that premiered in 2017. The show revolves around the lives of five young women who work at a local tourism bureau in their small provincial town. The town is attempting to revitalize its "micro-nation" initiative, which is a key aspect of their work. As the girls navigate their jobs and personal struggles, they learn more about their town, their industry, and themselves. The series explores themes of job dissatisfaction, personal growth, and community development. The show is classified as an animation, comedy, and drama series, and is rated TV-G.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Off to Magical Manoyama
Apr 6, 2017 · 24 min
After being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
The Gathering of the Five Champions
Apr 13, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
The Cry of the Mandrake
Apr 20, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
The Lone Alchemist
Apr 27, 2017 · 24 min
The Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
The Budding Yggdrasil
May 4, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
The Rural Masquerade
May 11, 2017 · 24 min
A 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. M
The Mansion in Purgatory
May 18, 2017 · 24 min
The 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.
The Fairy's Recipe
May 25, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino 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 class
The Lady's Scales
Jun 1, 2017 · 24 min
Shiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
The Dragon's Soft Spot
Jun 8, 2017 · 24 min
The singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
The Forgotten Requiem
Jun 15, 2017 · 24 min
The matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
The Dawn Guild
Jun 22, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
The Marionette's Banquet
Jun 29, 2017 · 24 min
The day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
The Queen, Convicted
Jul 6, 2017 · 24 min
It'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.
The Queen's Return
Jul 13, 2017 · 24 min
A 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.
The Harlequin on the Pond
Jul 20, 2017 · 24 min
Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
The Sphinx's Antics
Jul 27, 2017 · 24 min
The Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
Minerva's Saké Saucer
Aug 3, 2017 · 24 min
The seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
The Foggy Folklore
Aug 10, 2017 · 24 min
Maki 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 the
The Phoenix in the Holy Night
Aug 17, 2017 · 24 min
The 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.
The Pixie in the Town of Ice
Aug 24, 2017 · 24 min
Erika 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
The New Moon Luminarie
Aug 31, 2017 · 24 min
Erika 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 conclu
The Crystal of Melting Snow
Sep 7, 2017 · 24 min
Yoshino 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
The Eternal Obelisk
Sep 14, 2017 · 24 min
Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
Sep 21, 2017 · 24 min
Will the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?