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The Best Episodes of Sakura Quest Season 1

Every episode of Sakura Quest Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Sakura Quest Season 1!

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 as "monarchs" (tourism ambassadors).

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Sakura Quest" season 1 is "Off to Magical Manoyama", rated 7/10 from 9 user votes. It was directed by Tomoaki Ohta and written by Masahiro Yokotani. "Off to Magical Manoyama" aired on 4/6/2017 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Gathering of the Five Champions".

  • Off to Magical Manoyama
    7.0/10 9 votes

    #1 - Off to Magical Manoyama

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/6/2017

    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

  • The Gathering of the Five Champions
    7.1/10 7 votes

    #2 - The Gathering of the Five Champions

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/13/2017

    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

  • The Cry of the Mandrake
    7.1/10 7 votes

    #3 - The Cry of the Mandrake

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/20/2017

    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

  • The Lone Alchemist
    7.4/10 8 votes

    #4 - The Lone Alchemist

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/27/2017

    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

  • The Budding Yggdrasil
    7.4/10 8 votes

    #5 - The Budding Yggdrasil

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/4/2017

    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

  • The Rural Masquerade
    7.1/10 7 votes

    #6 - The Rural Masquerade

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/11/2017

    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

  • The Mansion in Purgatory
    7.3/10 7 votes

    #7 - The Mansion in Purgatory

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/18/2017

    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

  • The Fairy's Recipe
    7.8/10 8 votes

    #8 - The Fairy's Recipe

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/25/2017

    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

  • The Lady's Scales
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #9 - The Lady's Scales

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/1/2017

    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

  • The Dragon's Soft Spot
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #10 - The Dragon's Soft Spot

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/8/2017

    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

  • The Forgotten Requiem
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #11 - The Forgotten Requiem

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/15/2017

    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

  • The Dawn Guild
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #12 - The Dawn Guild

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/22/2017

    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

  • The Marionette's Banquet
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #13 - The Marionette's Banquet

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 6/29/2017

    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

  • The Queen, Convicted
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #14 - The Queen, Convicted

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/6/2017

    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

  • The Queen's Return
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #15 - The Queen's Return

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/13/2017

    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

  • The Harlequin on the Pond
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #16 - The Harlequin on the Pond

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/20/2017

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

    Director: Jin Iwatsuki

    Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

  • The Sphinx's Antics
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #17 - The Sphinx's Antics

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 7/27/2017

    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

  • Minerva's Saké Saucer
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #18 - Minerva's Saké Saucer

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/3/2017

    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

  • The Foggy Folklore
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #19 - The Foggy Folklore

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/10/2017

    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

  • The Phoenix in the Holy Night
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #20 - The Phoenix in the Holy Night

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/17/2017

    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

  • The Pixie in the Town of Ice
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #21 - The Pixie in the Town of Ice

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/24/2017

    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

  • The New Moon Luminarie
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #22 - The New Moon Luminarie

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 8/31/2017

    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

  • The Crystal of Melting Snow
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #23 - The Crystal of Melting Snow

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/7/2017

    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

  • The Eternal Obelisk
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #24 - The Eternal Obelisk

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 9/14/2017

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

    Director: Kenichi Imaizumi

    Writer: Masahiro Yokotani

  • The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
    9.0/10 1 votes

    #25 - The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms

    Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 9/21/2017

    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?

    Director: Tomoaki Ohta, Daisuke Hiramaki, Masanori Takahashi

    Writer: Masahiro Yokotani