Da Capo (2003)
A beloved Japanese anime franchise rooted in magic, romance, and the eternal bloom of cherry blossoms on a mysterious island.
Da Capo - Series Information
- Original Title: D.C.～ダ・カーポ～
- First Air Year: 2003
- Last Air Year: 2013
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 5
- Number of Episodes: 91
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 5, 2003 (Australia - PG)
- Networks: tvk, Tokyo MX, Sun TV
- Alternative Titles: Da Capo S.S. (JP), Da capo (CN)
- Production Companies: ZEXCS, feel.
- Production Countries: Japan
Da Capo - Plot
Junichi Asakura lives with his adoptive sister Nemu in the crescent-shaped island of Hatsune Jima, a place where cherry blossoms bloom throughout the year. In this island, people have mysterious powers and attributes. For example, Junichi has the power to see other people's dreams, and he was also taught by his grandmother to magically create sweets. One day, Junichi's cousin and childhood friend, Sakura Yoshino came back from America all of a sudden. To Junichi's surprise, she looks exactly the same as the girl that moved away six years ago, and hasn't aged one bit. And she came back to remind Junichi of their childhood promise... It is a bittersweet tale of magic, love, hidden desires, and unattainable dreams.
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Da Capo - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Haruko Momoi
- Yukari Tamura
- Yui Horie
- Daisuke Kishio
- Akemi Kanda
- Naoko Matsui
- Sakura Nogawa
- Ryoko Shiraishi
- Ui Miyazaki
- Sayaka Aoki
Writers
- Nagisa Miyazaki
- Mamiko Ikeda
Da Capo - FAQs
Is Da Capo based on a visual novel?
Yes, Da Capo is adapted from the visual novel of the same name developed by Circus, originally released in 2002. The anime faithfully expands on the game's romantic storylines and magical setting, spawning multiple sequel series including Da Capo II and Da Capo III.
How many seasons does Da Capo have?
Da Capo spans five seasons plus a specials collection: Season 1 (Da Capo, 26 episodes), Season 2 (Da Capo Second Season, 26 episodes), Season 3 (Da Capo II, 13 episodes), Season 4 (Da Capo II Second Season, 13 episodes), and Season 5 (Da Capo III, 13 episodes), totalling 91 episodes.
Where can you stream Da Capo online?
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Who are the main voice actors in Da Capo?
The principal voice cast includes Haruko Momoi as Utamaru, Yukari Tamura as Yoshino Sakura, Yui Horie as Shirakawa Kotori, Daisuke Kishio as Suginami, Akemi Kanda as Amakase Miharu, Sakura Nogawa as Asakura Nemu, and Ryoko Shiraishi as Saeki Kanako, among others.
What is Da Capo about?
Da Capo follows Junichi Asakura on the magical island of Hatsune Jima, where cherry blossoms bloom all year. When his childhood friend Sakura Yoshino returns from America unchanged after six years, their reunion stirs memories of an old promise in this tale of magic, love, and longing.
When did Da Capo first air?
Da Capo first aired on July 5, 2003, in Japan. The series broadcast on regional channels including tvk, Tokyo MX, and Sun TV, and went on to spawn multiple sequel seasons over the following decade, with the franchise concluding in 2013.
What genre is Da Capo?
Da Capo is a Japanese animated drama series. It blends romance, slice-of-life, and supernatural fantasy elements drawn from its visual novel origins, making it a representative example of the harem romance anime genre that was popular in the early-to-mid 2000s.
Who wrote the Da Capo anime series?
The Da Capo anime series was written by Nagisa Miyazaki and Mamiko Ikeda, who adapted the source visual novel material for television. The series was produced by animation studios ZEXCS and feel., which handled different installments across the franchise's five-season run.
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