TV series

Yae's Sakura

2013 · 1 season

A sweeping, earnest historical journey through war and loss, anchored by a resilient woman's hope and quiet determination.

Overview: Yae no Sakura is a 2013 Japanese television series. It is the 52nd NHK taiga drama. The story focuses on Niijima Yae, who is portrayed by Haruka Ayase.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, uplifting and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: War, identity, family, gender
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: war
identity
family
gender
healing
Places: countryside
military
small town
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none