In Lilac Bloom, The Path to a Veterinarian

Set in the vast wilderness of Hokkaido, this awkward yet endearing coming-of-age story follows a girl who used to be socially withdrawn as she strives to become a veterinarian while facing the reality of life and death.

Starring

• Anna YamadaSatori Sashimoto
• Ami ToumaAyaka Kajita
• Riku HagiwaraZansetsu Kubo
• Kanta SatoKazuma Kase
• Shizuyo YamasakiTeacher Hisatsune
• Masahiro KomotoMasaya Noumi
• Shizuka IshibashiNatsuna Shizuhara
• Jun FubukiSadori Ushiku

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