The Lightning Tree poster
Where to stream

The Lightning Tree

7.020102h 13mMovieHistoryDramaRomance

Set during the Edo Period, a young man from a noble family meets a young woman under a special tree called "Raiou" (the tree was struck by lightning at one time with the broken part eventually sprouting out cherry blossoms). The young…

DirectorRyuichi Hiroki
WritersSachiko Tanaka·Masato Katō
ProducerTakashi Hirano

Where to watch

Not available in Philippines
Streaming in 1 other country

The Lightning Tree isn't on any streaming service in Philippines right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki

YAYu Aoi
Yu Aoi
Rai / Yu
MOMasaki Okada
Masaki Okada
Narimichi
KKKeisuke Koide
Keisuke Koide
Sukejiro Seta
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Kakunoshi Enokido
STSaburo Tokito
Saburo Tokito
Riemon
YMYoshiko Miyazaki
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Tae
SWSoko Wada
Soko Wada
Suketarou Seta
KKKengo Kora
Kengo Kora
Tomozou
JMJun Murakami
Jun Murakami
Rokurouhutoshi Ikanai
SOShugo Oshinari
Shugo Oshinari
Tetsunosuke Imaizumi
RWRyuya Wakaba
Ryuya Wakaba
Hideosuke Sakakibara
TETasuku Emoto
Tasuku Emoto
Shigezi

More from Yu Aoi · Lead actress

Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990 · 9.5
Galileo
Galileo
2007 · 8.2
Ryōmaden
Ryōmaden
2010 · 9.1
Human Vapor
Human Vapor
2026 · 7.4
Boogie Woogie
Boogie Woogie
2023 · 7.0
All About Lily Chou-Chou
All About Lily Chou-Chou
2001 · 7.5
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
2021 · 7.7
Until the T-Shirt Dries
Until the T-Shirt Dries
2026 · 5.5
Dr. Coto's Clinic
Dr. Coto's Clinic
2003 · 8.7
MOZU
MOZU
2014 · 8.6
See all fromYu Aoi

More from Masaki Okada · Co-star actor

A Shop for Killers
A Shop for Killers
2024 · 8.5
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon
2012 · 7.5
Natsuzora
Natsuzora
2019 · 8.0
Special Rescue Police Winspector
Special Rescue Police Winspector
1990 · 8.0
Legal High
Legal High
2012 · 8.5
HANA-KIMI
HANA-KIMI
2007 · 7.4
Drive My Car
Drive My Car
2021 · 7.4
The Many Faces of Ito
The Many Faces of Ito
2017 · 6.9
Scarlet
Scarlet
2025 · 7.0
The Travel Nurse
The Travel Nurse
2022 · 7.3
See all fromMasaki Okada

More from Ryuichi Hiroki · Director

The Many Faces of Ito
The Many Faces of Ito
2017 · 6.9
Modern Love Tokyo
Modern Love Tokyo
2022 · 6.8
Human Specimens
Human Specimens
2025 · 6.2
Kinshicho Paradise
Kinshicho Paradise
2024 · 6.0
Hibana: Spark
Hibana: Spark
2016 · 8.2
Keitai Deka Zenigata Rai
Keitai Deka Zenigata Rai
2006 · 6.5
A Day-Off of Ryoma Takeuchi
A Day-Off of Ryoma Takeuchi
2020 · 6.3
Ride or Die
Ride or Die
2021 · 6.7
Papa for One Summer
Papa for One Summer
2003
May December Couple
May December Couple
2020 · 6.0
See all fromRyuichi Hiroki

More like this

Double Suicide
Double Suicide
1969 · 7.0
Love and Honor
Love and Honor
2006 · 7.4
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
2021 · 7.7
The Twilight Samurai
The Twilight Samurai
2002 · 7.8
My Happy Marriage
My Happy Marriage
2023 · 7.3
Taboo
Taboo
1999 · 6.6
My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday
My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday
2016 · 7.5
Tenchu!
Tenchu!
1969 · 7.0
Chûshingura
Chûshingura
1962 · 7.1
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
1952 · 6.7
Gate of Hell
Gate of Hell
1953 · 7.1
Floating Clouds
Floating Clouds
1955 · 7.7

The Lightning Tree — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Lightning Tree?

The Lightning Tree isn't on any streaming service in Philippines yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Lightning Tree on Netflix?

No, The Lightning Tree is not on Netflix in Philippines as of October 2026.

Is The Lightning Tree on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Lightning Tree isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch The Lightning Tree for free?

The Lightning Tree isn't streaming in Philippines yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.