5→9 From Five to Nine
“In this romantic comedy that’s sure to arouse sympathy, love changes to hate every five minutes!!”
At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba dreams of living and working in New York City but is stuck teaching English. While disappointed by her unfulfilled aspirations and lack of romantic experience, she attends a funeral where she meets Takane Hoshikawa, a handsome monk. After accidentally knocking a bowl of ash onto him during the service, Junko is mortified. Her embarrassment deepens when she is tricked into a matchmaking session and discovers Takane is the other party. Their unexpected encounters raise questions about whether their relationship is coincidental or destined.
Where to watch 5→9 From Five to Nine in United States
Can I watch 5→9 From Five to Nine in United States? Yes — you can stream 5→9 From Five to Nine in United States on Rakuten Viki.
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Where is 5→9 From Five to Nine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Canada | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Germany | Rakuten Viki | — |
| Japan | FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | — |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | — |
About 5→9 From Five to Nine
5→9 From Five to Nine is a 2015 Japanese-language comedy and drama series. The cast is led by Tomohisa Yamashita, Satomi Ishihara, Yuki Furukawa. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Rakuten Viki.
5→9 From Five to Nine was produced by Fuji Television Network and made in Japan. It was first aired on October 12, 2015, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Shin Hirano
- Writers
- Shota Koyama
- First aired
- October 12, 2015
- Last aired
- December 14, 2015
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- Fuji TV
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Fuji Television Network
5→9 From Five to Nine cast & crew
5→9 From Five to Nine was written by Shota Koyama.
The cast features Tomohisa Yamashita as Takane Hoshikawa, Satomi Ishihara as Junko Sakuraba, Yuki Furukawa as Satoshi Mishima, Kei Tanaka as Makoto Kiyomiya, Rin Takanashi as Momoe Yamabuchi, and Saeko as Masako Mouri.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yoshiaki Dewa and it was produced by Hiroyuki Gotō.
Is 5→9 From Five to Nine worth watching?
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, 5→9 From Five to Nine is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of 5→9 From Five to Nine
Tomohisa Yamashita
Takane Hoshikawa
Satomi Ishihara
Junko Sakuraba
Yuki Furukawa
Satoshi Mishima
Kei Tanaka
Makoto Kiyomiya
Rin Takanashi
Momoe Yamabuchi
Saeko
Masako Mouri
Yuri Tsunematsu
Nene Sakuraba
Mokomichi Hayami
Arthur Kimura
Reo Nagatsuma
Renji Hachiya
5→9 From Five to Nine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch 5→9 From Five to Nine in United States?
5→9 From Five to Nine is streaming on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸Is 5→9 From Five to Nine on Rakuten Viki?
Yes — 5→9 From Five to Nine is currently available on Rakuten Viki in United States.
▸What language is 5→9 From Five to Nine in?
5→9 From Five to Nine is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of 5→9 From Five to Nine are there?
5→9 From Five to Nine has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
▸What is 5→9 From Five to Nine rated?
5→9 From Five to Nine is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 32 ratings.
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