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156 episodes is too short!
Sakura is my 16th Asadora and one of my favorites! I truly enjoyed and had so much fun watching it, I laughed a lot throughout. Although the story seems simple, Sakura is much more than that, and it holds a special place in my heart. Honestly, my review can't fully express how much I love all the characters in this Asadora.
♡ Things I Like:
1. The Numata Family – They are the biggest reason I love Sakura so much. I thought no one could match the Shibata family from Natsuzora, but the Numata family proved me wrong! They completely won me over.
2. The Heroine – She’s not my favorite heroine, but I can’t help but like her. Even though her meddling attitude can be a bit annoying, she always tries her best and genuinely cares about the feelings of those around her.
3. The Male Lead – He’s not perfect, sometimes he’s cowardly when facing problems, but he’s still one of my favorite Asadora male leads. He’s such an amazing teacher, he's kind, caring, responsible, modest… and hot! HAHA. I love how he always stays by the heroine’s side, and I really enjoy the dynamic between them.
4. All the Characters – My absolute favorites are, of course, the Numata family. But I also love the heroine’s supportive families in Hawaii and Tokyo, her students who bring so much life to the story, ml's family (especially her mother), her teacher colleagues (especially Mr. Sawada), and her friends at Leonardo. Honestly, I love everyone in this Asadora!
5. The Music – Although the opening theme is only instrumental, the background songs in various scenes are absolutely beautiful.
6. The Setting – Even though most of the scenes take place in the same locations, I never felt like anything was missing, unlike in Hiyokko. The variety of beautiful views and places kept things interesting.
7. The Cultural Aspects – One of the reasons I love watching Asadora is learning about different cultures. In Sakura, I got to learn about the history of Japanese Americans in Hawaii, traditional candle-making, Santera Mairi, and much more!
8. The Seasons – It’s rare to see an Asadora showcase all four seasons. Usually, we just get brief glimpses before the story jumps to a new season. But in Sakura, you can truly feel spring, the rainy season, and even the snow!
♡ What I Don’t Like:
1. The Heroine’s Childhood Is Not Shown – One of the things that makes Asadora unique is how it usually follows the heroine’s journey from childhood to adulthood (sometimes even to old age). But in Sakura, the entire 156-episode story takes place within just one year. While it makes sense for this particular plot, it still left me feeling a bit disappointed.
2. The Heroine’s Meddling Personality – Although this is one of her defining traits, sometimes it was frustrating to watch.
3. Some Draggy Plotlines – The hotel project issue, the heroine’s long period of sadness after her breakup, and how the heroine and the male lead refuse to admit their feelings for each other.
4. The Last Minute Romance – When I said Sakura reminded me a little of Hiyokko, I didn’t mean I wanted the romance to be resolved in the last few episodes! In fact, this was even worse! 😭 It made 156 episodes feel like they weren’t enough. If only we had some extra episodes like Hiyokko.
Overall, I absolutely loved Sakura and highly recommend watching it! Honestly, I feel heartbroken having to say goodbye to all these wonderful characters.
♡ Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to Heart__Ereki for subbing this Asadora! You’ve been an incredibly friendly and dedicated subber, and I truly appreciate your hard work on this project. You’re like a heroine/hero to me because, thanks to you, I was able to laugh, cry, and feel so much joy while watching Sakura ♡
♡ Things I Like:
1. The Numata Family – They are the biggest reason I love Sakura so much. I thought no one could match the Shibata family from Natsuzora, but the Numata family proved me wrong! They completely won me over.
2. The Heroine – She’s not my favorite heroine, but I can’t help but like her. Even though her meddling attitude can be a bit annoying, she always tries her best and genuinely cares about the feelings of those around her.
3. The Male Lead – He’s not perfect, sometimes he’s cowardly when facing problems, but he’s still one of my favorite Asadora male leads. He’s such an amazing teacher, he's kind, caring, responsible, modest… and hot! HAHA. I love how he always stays by the heroine’s side, and I really enjoy the dynamic between them.
4. All the Characters – My absolute favorites are, of course, the Numata family. But I also love the heroine’s supportive families in Hawaii and Tokyo, her students who bring so much life to the story, ml's family (especially her mother), her teacher colleagues (especially Mr. Sawada), and her friends at Leonardo. Honestly, I love everyone in this Asadora!
5. The Music – Although the opening theme is only instrumental, the background songs in various scenes are absolutely beautiful.
6. The Setting – Even though most of the scenes take place in the same locations, I never felt like anything was missing, unlike in Hiyokko. The variety of beautiful views and places kept things interesting.
7. The Cultural Aspects – One of the reasons I love watching Asadora is learning about different cultures. In Sakura, I got to learn about the history of Japanese Americans in Hawaii, traditional candle-making, Santera Mairi, and much more!
8. The Seasons – It’s rare to see an Asadora showcase all four seasons. Usually, we just get brief glimpses before the story jumps to a new season. But in Sakura, you can truly feel spring, the rainy season, and even the snow!
♡ What I Don’t Like:
1. The Heroine’s Childhood Is Not Shown – One of the things that makes Asadora unique is how it usually follows the heroine’s journey from childhood to adulthood (sometimes even to old age). But in Sakura, the entire 156-episode story takes place within just one year. While it makes sense for this particular plot, it still left me feeling a bit disappointed.
2. The Heroine’s Meddling Personality – Although this is one of her defining traits, sometimes it was frustrating to watch.
3. Some Draggy Plotlines – The hotel project issue, the heroine’s long period of sadness after her breakup, and how the heroine and the male lead refuse to admit their feelings for each other.
4. The Last Minute Romance – When I said Sakura reminded me a little of Hiyokko, I didn’t mean I wanted the romance to be resolved in the last few episodes! In fact, this was even worse! 😭 It made 156 episodes feel like they weren’t enough. If only we had some extra episodes like Hiyokko.
Overall, I absolutely loved Sakura and highly recommend watching it! Honestly, I feel heartbroken having to say goodbye to all these wonderful characters.
♡ Special Thanks:
A huge thank you to Heart__Ereki for subbing this Asadora! You’ve been an incredibly friendly and dedicated subber, and I truly appreciate your hard work on this project. You’re like a heroine/hero to me because, thanks to you, I was able to laugh, cry, and feel so much joy while watching Sakura ♡
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