In Lilac Bloom, The Path to a Veterinarian
6.5
Season 2
45 min
S2 · E1 · Aug 22, 2026
Episode 1 Episode 1
45 min
S2 · E2 · Aug 29, 2026
Episode 2 Episode 2
45 min
S2 · E3 · Sep 5, 2026
Episode 3 Episode 3
45 min
S2 · E4 · Sep 12, 2026
Episode 4 Episode 4
45 min
S2 · E5 · Sep 19, 2026
Episode 5 Episode 5
5 episodes in Season 2
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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the vast wilderness of Hokkaido, this awkward yet endearing coming-of-age story follows a girl who used to be socially withdrawn as she strives to become a veterinarian while facing the reality of life and death.
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Cast
11 people
Anna Yamada
Satori Sashimoto
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Ayaka Kajita
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Zansetsu Kubo
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Masahiro Komoto
Masaya Noumi
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Shizuka Ishibashi
Natsuna Shizuhara
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Jun Fubuki
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Hinako Kikuchi
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Yoichi Nukumizu
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Takaya Kamikawa
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Masaaki Taniguchi Director · Yoko Fujioka Author Mamiko Hirai Composer
Total runtime 6h 32m · Episode length 49 min · Country Japan
Show info
Premiered
February 1, 2025
Latest episode
September 19, 2026
Status
Returning series
Networks
NHK G · NHK BSP4K
Country
Japan
Type
Scripted
Episode length
49 min
Total runtime
6h 32m
Original language
Japanese
Production
TELEPACK
Production
NHK
Production
Japan
Produced in
Languages
Original title
リラの花咲くけものみち
Spoken on screen
Japanese
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