S01E01 Off to Magical Manoyama
After being rejected in over 30 job applications, Yoshino Koharu finally gets an offer. She probably should have read the contract more carefully...
Sakura Quest
S01E15: The Queen's Return
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.
Overview
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).
Episodes
S01E02 The Gathering of the Five Champions
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!
S01E03 The Cry of the Mandrake
Yoshino investigates the town's passion for kabura, which leads to a strange showdown between their two kabura-based mascots!
S01E04 The Lone Alchemist
The Queen and her Ministers come up with some exciting ideas to promote Manoyama wood-carving! Unfortunately, not all of the locals are thrilled.
S01E05 The Budding Yggdrasil
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.
S01E06 The Rural Masquerade
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...
S01E07 The Mansion in Purgatory
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.
S01E08 The Fairy's Recipe
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.
S01E09 The Lady's Scales
Shiori reveals her plan to bring together the Board of Merchants and the Tourism Board, along with the rest of the town.
S01E10 The Dragon's Soft Spot
The singles in the local Community Club organize a matchmaking tour with women from the city, with Yoshino and the Ministers as tour guides.
S01E11 The Forgotten Requiem
The matchmaking tour continues! Meanwhile, Ririko investigates the tale of the town's dragon, and discovers some new things about herself in the process.
S01E12 The Dawn Guild
Yoshino and the Ministers prepare for the Kingdom of Chupakabura's Founding Festival, and are repeatedly surprised at who signs on to help out!
S01E13 The Marionette's Banquet
The day of the Founding Festival finally arrives. Will the help of the TV network pay off? How will it change Manoyama?
S01E14 The Queen, Convicted
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.
S01E15 The Queen's Return
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.
S01E16 The Harlequin on the Pond
Ushimatsu's desperate attempts to pull something from the pond reveal a dark past.
S01E17 The Sphinx's Antics
The Ministers begin their search for the festival treasures, and introduce some of the more remote seniors to the Internet.
S01E18 Minerva's Saké Saucer
The seniors of Warabiya stage a revolt against the Kingdom of Chupakabura, and the Queen herself is taken hostage!
S01E19 The Foggy Folklore
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...
S01E20 The Phoenix in the Holy Night
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.
S01E21 The Pixie in the Town of Ice
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.
S01E22 The New Moon Luminarie
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!
S01E23 The Crystal of Melting Snow
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...
S01E24 The Eternal Obelisk
Dark rumors of civic plotting abound as the revival of the Mizuchi Festival draws near.
S01E25 The Kingdom of Cherry Blossoms
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?
Cast
Ayaka Nanase
Yoshino Koharu (voice)
Reina Ueda
Shiori Shinomiya (voice)
Chika Anzai
Maki Midorikawa (voice)
Chiemi Tanaka
Ririko Oribe (voice)
Mikako Komatsu
Sanae Kouzuki (voice)
