Sado (2019) is a drama web series in Japanese. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Sado online in HD.
Sado — Storyline
After a fateful meeting, a freelance creator starts traveling across Japan to indulge in his new love for saunas.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Hiroki Miyake, Hayato Isomura, Taizo Harada
Sado — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2019-07-19 |
| Seasons | 2 |
| Episodes | 24 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | TV Tokyo |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Rating | 7/10 (1 votes) |
Sado — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (2019-07-19) — Nakata recalls the first time he truly relaxed in a sauna three years earlier when he copied the unique rituals of a mysterious patron.
- E2: Episode 2 (2019-07-26) — While talking with his fellow bathing enthusiasts, Nakata describes his visit to a sauna with a swimmable cold water bath in downtown Kinshicho.
- E3: Episode 3 (2019-08-02) — At Mr. Coincidence's recommendation, Nakata visits a bathhouse in Suginami. After finishing bathing, he is overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia.
- E4: Episode 4 (2019-08-09) — Nakata discusses the art of fanning the sauna heat with his friends and recounts his encounter with a legendary expert, Elegant Watarai.
- E5: Episode 5 (2019-08-16) — In a tent sauna in Hiratsuka, Nakata learns of a new way to experience his hobby by observing a particularly tough-looking customer.
- E6: Episode 6 (2019-08-23) — After learning about a so-called sauna sanctuary in Shizuoka, Nakata travels there to experience the holy water of its cold bath for himself.
- E7: Episode 7 (2019-08-30) — Mr. Coincidence shares his tale of a man known as the godfather of the sauna world, which inspires Nakata to visit the man's sauna in Nagoya.
- E8: Episode 8 (2019-09-06) — A young woman searches for good saunas on the weekends. One day, she takes the train to Nagoya and finds a distinctive facility designed for women.
- E9: Episode 9 (2019-09-13) — Nakata visits a hotel with a sauna at Mr. Handsome Steam's suggestion. As he indulges in the luxurious atmosphere, he has a coincidental encounter.
- E10: Episode 10 (2019-09-20) — An office worker visits the sauna in search of a cure for his loneliness. However, he struggles to keep his negative thoughts in check.
- E11: Episode 11 (2019-09-27) — Worried that he can no longer relax in saunas, Nakata travels to Kumamoto in search of the elusive Steam Z, hoping that he will be able to help.
- E12: Episode 12 (2019-10-04) — As relaxation continues to elude him, Nakata considers giving up on saunas. Later, he finds what he is looking for in the unlikeliest of places.
Season 2
- E1: Episode 1 (2021-07-09) — Nakata resumes his sauna trips after getting used to a new normal. He visits a facility he had previously avoided due to its sports affiliation.
- E2: Episode 2 (2021-07-16) — Nakata tries to relieve his work frustrations by relaxing in a Kinshicho bathhouse, but he struggles to drown out the voices of the other patrons.
- E3: Episode 3 (2021-07-23) — Hoping to stop his childhood friend from moving back to their hometown, Mr. Handsome Steam challenges him to a test of endurance in a tent sauna.
- E4: Episode 4 (2021-07-30) — After seeing his younger colleague struggle, office worker Mr. Helper invites him to go to the sauna together and offers him some advice.
- E5: Episode 5 (2021-08-06) — While visiting his mother in his hometown, Nakata finds his late father's old notebook. Inside, he discovers his father's past passion for saunas.
- E6: Episode 6 (2021-08-13) — Following the sketches in his father's notebook, Nakata visits a bathhouse in Kyoto. He reminisces about his father while steaming in the sauna.
- E7: Episode 7 (2021-08-20) — Before heading home, Nakata visits a facility in Kobe that features a palatial Turkish steam bath, a salt sauna, a waterfall shower and more.
- E8: Episode 8 (2021-08-27) — While taking a break in Sauna Hokuo, Murata panics when his colleague appears. He tries to avoid being noticed with help from Nakata and the others.
- E9: Episode 9 (2021-09-03) — Keeping his after-work activity secret from his wife, truck driver Adachi often goes alone to a love hotel room that contains a private sauna.
- E10: Episode 10 (2021-09-10) — Mr. Coincidence goes on a long-awaited sauna trip with his daughter, but their contrasting levels of excitement begin to sour the atmosphere.
- E11: Episode 11 (2021-09-17) — On the day the group is set to go on its first trip together, Mr. Coincidence and Mr. Handsome Steam are forced to quarantine. Nakata departs alone.
- E12: Episode 12 (2021-09-24) — Nakata explores the utopian sauna of Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel, experiencing everything it has to offer. There, he encounters a familiar face.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Sado have? 2 season(s) with 24 episodes.
Where can I watch Sado? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
