Where to watch Naoko in Japan
Naoko is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 25 June 2026.
About Naoko
Naoko is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, starring Juri Ueno, Haruma Miura and Tsurube Shofukutei. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Naoko in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Naoko meets Yusuke while staying on an island for medical treatment. Yusuke's graceful athletic figure captivates her eyes and she falls in love with him. But their relationship is soon broken after Yusuke's father dies while trying to save Naoko from drowning. The memory of Yusuke leads Naoko to the track, and six years later, they meet each other again at a Marathon competition. Naoko decides to become a manager to help Yusuke, a gifted runner, and they embark on training together to heal their sorrows from the past.
Top cast
Juri Ueno
Naoko Shinomiya
Haruma Miura
Yusuke Iki
Tsurube Shofukutei
Tensen Nishiura
Aimi Satsukawa
Yuki Yoshizawa
Tokio Emoto
Kimiyasu Okuda
Go Ayano
Susumu Kuroda
Soran Tamoto
Yoshizaki
Nanami Fujimoto
Naoko Shinomiya (12 yrs old)
Kaoru Okunuki
Kazuko Iki
Takeshi Sato
Nobuyuki Goto
Yorie Yamashita
Kanako Shinomiya
Ken Mitsuishi
Naoko's father
Kyusaku Shimada
Kazuhito Tomikawa
Rieko Miyamoto
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Naoko in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Naoko on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Is Naoko on Netflix?+
Naoko is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD.
How long is Naoko?+
Naoko has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
Who stars in Naoko?+
Naoko stars Juri Ueno, Haruma Miura, Tsurube Shofukutei, Aimi Satsukawa and Tokio Emoto.
When did Naoko come out?+
Naoko is a 2008 movie directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya.
What genre is Naoko?+
Naoko is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Naoko?+
Naoko was directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya.
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