Sakura Quest · Episode 3: The Cry of the Mandrake

The Cry of the Mandrake
2017-04-2025 min
Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
1Off to Magical Manoyama2017-04-0625 minAfter being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
2The Gathering of the Five Champions2017-04-1325 minYoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
3The Cry of the Mandrake2017-04-2025 minYoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
4The Lone Alchemist2017-04-2725 minThe Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
5The Budding Yggdrasil2017-05-0425 minYoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
6The Rural Masquerade2017-05-1125 minA 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. Maki is having issues with her own aspirations as an actress.
7The Mansion in Purgatory2017-05-1825 minThe 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.
8The Fairy’s Recipe2017-05-2525 minYoshino 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 classmate.
9The Lady’s Scales2017-06-0125 minShiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
10The Dragon’s Soft Spot2017-06-0825 minThe singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
11The Forgotten Requiem2017-06-1525 minThe matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
12The Dawn Guild2017-06-2225 minYoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
13The Marionette’s Banquet2017-06-2925 minThe day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
14The Queen, Convicted2017-07-0625 minIt'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.
15The Queen’s Return2017-07-1325 minA 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.
16The Harlequin on the Pond2017-07-2025 minUshimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
17The Sphinx’s Antics2017-07-2725 minThe Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
18Minerva’s Sake Saucer2017-08-0325 minThe seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
19The Foggy Folklore2017-08-1025 minMaki 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 their old, shut-down schools.
20The Phoenix in the Holy Night2017-08-1725 minThe 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.
21The Pixie in the Town of Ice2017-08-2425 minErika 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.
22The New Moon Luminarie2017-08-3125 minErika 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 conclusion!
23The Crystal of Melting Snow2017-09-0725 minYoshino 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 give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.
24The Eternal Obelisk2017-09-1425 minDark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
25The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms2017-09-2125 minWill the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?
2The Gathering of the Five Champions2017-04-1325 minYoshino faces her first trial as queen: sell one thousand boxes of the tourist board's mistakenly-ordered snacks before their expiration date is up!
3The Cry of the Mandrake2017-04-2025 minYoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
4The Lone Alchemist2017-04-2725 minThe Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
5The Budding Yggdrasil2017-05-0425 minYoshino recruits a local artist to help the team design a big project for Manoyama Sculpture. Meanwhile, Sanae reflects on her work and its meaning.
6The Rural Masquerade2017-05-1125 minA 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. Maki is having issues with her own aspirations as an actress.
7The Mansion in Purgatory2017-05-1825 minThe 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.
8The Fairy’s Recipe2017-05-2525 minYoshino 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 classmate.
9The Lady’s Scales2017-06-0125 minShiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
10The Dragon’s Soft Spot2017-06-0825 minThe singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
11The Forgotten Requiem2017-06-1525 minThe matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
12The Dawn Guild2017-06-2225 minYoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
13The Marionette’s Banquet2017-06-2925 minThe day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
14The Queen, Convicted2017-07-0625 minIt'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.
15The Queen’s Return2017-07-1325 minA 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.
16The Harlequin on the Pond2017-07-2025 minUshimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
17The Sphinx’s Antics2017-07-2725 minThe Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
18Minerva’s Sake Saucer2017-08-0325 minThe seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
19The Foggy Folklore2017-08-1025 minMaki 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 their old, shut-down schools.
20The Phoenix in the Holy Night2017-08-1725 minThe 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.
21The Pixie in the Town of Ice2017-08-2425 minErika 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.
22The New Moon Luminarie2017-08-3125 minErika 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 conclusion!
23The Crystal of Melting Snow2017-09-0725 minYoshino 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 give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.
24The Eternal Obelisk2017-09-1425 minDark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
25The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms2017-09-2125 minWill the festival be a success? Will Mr. Kadota make it back in time for the play? What will Yoshino do when her contract expires?
Sakura Quest★ 71%
Synopsis
Five young women have one thing in common—the careers they planned for themselves weren’t working out. Job dissatisfaction, trying to make ends meet, and personal insecurities lead each of them to start working at a local tourism bureau where their lives become intertwined. As the girls experience their first year on the job, they learn a lot about their town, their industry, and themselves. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Characters & Voice Actors

Yoshino KoharuMain
Ayaka NanaseJP


Sanae KouzukiMain
Mikako KomatsuJP


Maki MidorikawaMain
Chika AnzaiJP


Ririko OribeMain
Chiemi TanakaJP


Shiori ShinomiyaMain
Reina UedaJP


Chitose OribeSupporting
Maki IzawaJP


Alexandre Cena Davis CelibidacheSupporting
Vinay MurthyJP


Erika SuzukiSupporting
Tomoyo KurosawaJP


KazushiSupporting
Kazuyuki OkitsuJP


TatsuoSupporting
Ikuji NoseJP


AngelicaSupporting
Nanako MoriJP


Kousuke MidorikawaSupporting
Yuusuke KobayashiJP

Staff

Caitlin GlassADR Director (English)

Gen FukunagaExecutive Producer (English)

Souichi MasuiDirector

Kanami SekiguchiCharacter Design

Jessica CavanaghScript (English)

Ryuuta IidaTheme Song Composition (OP2, ED1)

Ryuuta IidaTheme Song Arrangement (OP2, ED1)

Makoto MiyazakiTheme Song Composition (OP1)

SHIROBAKO
Hanasaku Iroha ~Blossoms for Tomorrow~
The aquatope on white sand
A Place Further Than the Universe
Amagi Brilliant Park
Laid-Back Camp The Movie
Sound! Euphonium
The Great Passage
SHIROBAKO the Movie
Komada - A Whisky Family
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace
Locodol
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