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The Best Episodes of Sakura Quest

Every episode of Sakura Quest ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Sakura Quest!

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Five girls work in the tourism bureau of their small provincial town. The town revives its "micro-nation" tourism program, which originated from a nationwide movement during Japan's bubble economy period, and hires the five girls

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 23 - The Crystal of Melting Snow
    8.6/10(11 votes)

    #1 - The Crystal of Melting Snow

    S1:E23

    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 give up store space, as they still live above. Meanwhile, Kadota informs everybody of some unfortunate news.

    Director:Fumihiko Suganuma
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  2. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 22 - The New Moon Luminarie
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #2 - The New Moon Luminarie

    S1:E22

    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 conclusion!

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  3. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 24 - The Eternal Obelisk
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Eternal Obelisk

    S1:E24

    Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.

    Director:Kenichi Imaizumi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  4. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 25 - The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
    8.5/10(11 votes)

    #4 - The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms

    S1:E25

    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?

    Directors:Tomoaki Ohta, Daisuke Hiramaki, Masanori Takahashi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  5. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 10 - The Dragon's Soft Spot
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - The Dragon's Soft Spot

    S1:E10

    The singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.

    Director:Jin Iwatsuki
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  6. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 13 - The Marionette's Banquet
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #6 - The Marionette's Banquet

    S1:E13

    The day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?

    Director:Shin'ichi Masaki
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  7. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 17 - The Sphinx's Antics
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #7 - The Sphinx's Antics

    S1:E17

    The Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.

    Director:Takuma Suzuki
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  8. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 18 - Minerva's Saké Saucer
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #8 - Minerva's Saké Saucer

    S1:E18

    The seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!

    Director:Daisuke Tsukushi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  9. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 19 - The Foggy Folklore
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #9 - The Foggy Folklore

    S1:E19

    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 their old, shut-down schools.

    Director:Shu Honma
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  10. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 21 - The Pixie in the Town of Ice
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    #10 - The Pixie in the Town of Ice

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Masanori Takahashi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  11. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 8 - The Fairy's Recipe
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #11 - The Fairy's Recipe

    S1:E8

    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 classmate.

    Director:Takuya Nishimichi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  12. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 9 - The Lady's Scales
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - The Lady's Scales

    S1:E9

    Shiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  13. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 12 - The Dawn Guild
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - The Dawn Guild

    S1:E12

    Yoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!

    Director:Masanori Takahashi
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  14. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 14 - The Queen, Convicted
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #14 - The Queen, Convicted

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  15. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 11 - The Forgotten Requiem
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #15 - The Forgotten Requiem

    S1:E11

    The matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.

    Director:Kenichi Imaizumi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  16. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 16 - The Harlequin on the Pond
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #16 - The Harlequin on the Pond

    S1:E16

    Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.

    Director:Jin Iwatsuki
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  17. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 20 - The Phoenix in the Holy Night
    8.0/10(12 votes)

    #17 - The Phoenix in the Holy Night

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Chie Hashimoto
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  18. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 5 - The Budding Yggdrasil
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #18 - The Budding Yggdrasil

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  19. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 4 - The Lone Alchemist
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #19 - The Lone Alchemist

    S1:E4

    The Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.

    Director:Chie Hashimoto
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  20. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 3 - The Cry of the Mandrake
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #20 - The Cry of the Mandrake

    S1:E3

    Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!

    Director:Shu Honma
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  21. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 7 - The Mansion in Purgatory
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #21 - The Mansion in Purgatory

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Hideaki Kurakawa
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  22. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 15 - The Queen's Return
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    #22 - The Queen's Return

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  23. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 6 - The Rural Masquerade
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #23 - The Rural Masquerade

    S1:E6

    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. Maki is having issues with her own aspirations as an actress.

    Director:Daisuke Hiramaki
    Writer:Shingo Irie

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  24. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 2 - The Gathering of the Five Champions
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    #24 - The Gathering of the Five Champions

    S1:E2

    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!

    Director:Keisuke Onishi
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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  25. Sakura Quest Season 1 Episode 1 - Off to Magical Manoyama
    7.3/10(16 votes)

    #25 - Off to Magical Manoyama

    S1:E1

    After being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...

    Director:Tomoaki Ohta
    Writer:Masahiro Yokotani

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Crystal of Melting Snow" is the best rated episode of "Sakura Quest". It scored 8.6/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Fumihiko Suganuma and written by Shingo Irie, it aired on 9/7/2017. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The New Moon Luminarie".