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Vessel of Sand

砂の器

Drama
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2004
1 Season
11 Episodes
JA
Ended

About

Eiryo Waga is well-known musician who has begun a rapid climb to stardom, but he must keep his terrible past a secret. One day someone who knows all about his past confronts him, and Waga kills him in order to protect the fame he has obtained. Unfortunately, as Waga is leaving the scene, he runs into Asami, a budding stage actress. An investigation team is established led by two detectives, but they have difficulty making any headway. Meanwhile, by coincidence Waga bumps into Asami again. She also has her own dark past, and soon they fall in love. But Waga is already engaged to Ayaka whose father is responsible for his rapid ascent to the top of the music world. It looks like Waga’s ambitions are about to confront reality. Based on Seicho Matsumoto’s famous work that was released in 1960-61, this drama illustrates the life of a man burdened with a heavy fate in a contemporary setting.

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About Vessel of Sand

Eiryo Waga is well-known musician who has begun a rapid climb to stardom, but he must keep his terrible past a secret. One day someone who knows all about his past confronts him, and Waga kills him in order to protect the fame he has obtained. Unfortunately, as Waga is leaving the scene, he runs into Asami, a budding stage actress. An investigation team is established led by two detectives, but they have difficulty making any headway. Meanwhile, by coincidence Waga bumps into Asami again. She also has her own dark past, and soon they fall in love. But Waga is already engaged to Ayaka whose father is responsible for his rapid ascent to the top of the music world. It looks like Waga’s ambitions are about to confront reality. Based on Seicho Matsumoto’s famous work that was released in 1960-61, this drama illustrates the life of a man burdened with a heavy fate in a contemporary setting. Across 1 season and 11 episodes, originally airing on TBS.

Vessel of Sand Cast and Characters

The cast features Masahiro Nakai (as Eiryo Waga), Yasuko Matsuyuki (as Asami Naruse), Shinji Takeda (as Yusuke Sekikawa), Kotomi Kyono (as Ayaka Tadokoro), and Masachika Ichimura (as Yuzuru Asō). Their performances are a major reason Vessel of Sand has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Vessel of Sand

Vessel of Sand flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How many episodes does Vessel of Sand have?

Vessel of Sand has 11 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is Vessel of Sand good? What's the rating?

Vessel of Sand holds a 4.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Vessel of Sand?

The main cast includes Masahiro Nakai, Yasuko Matsuyuki, Shinji Takeda, and Kotomi Kyono, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Vessel of Sand available in Japanese?

Yes — Vessel of Sand was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was Vessel of Sand released?

Vessel of Sand first aired in 2004.

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How many seasons and episodes does Vessel of Sand have?

Vessel of Sand currently has 1 season and a total of 11 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is Vessel of Sand about?

Eiryo Waga is well-known musician who has begun a rapid climb to stardom, but he must keep his terrible past a secret. One day someone who knows all about his past confronts him, and Waga kills him in order to protect the fame he has obtained. Unfortunately, as Waga is leaving the scene, he runs into Asami, a buddin… It belongs to the Drama genre.

In which language is Vessel of Sand originally available?

Vessel of Sand was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was Vessel of Sand first released?

Vessel of Sand first premiered on January 18, 2004 (2004). The series has since concluded its run.

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