Imo Tako Nankin

Imo Tako Nankin

10

2006-10-02

The series takes place in 1962 Osaka. Hanaoka Machiko, 37, is single and works at a hardware store in Osaka City while doing literary work. One day, she falls ill due to overwork and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, the doctor who examines her. Kenjiro and Machiko marry. But Kenjiro, who lost his first wife to illness, lives not just with his five children, but his brother, sister, and parents. In a comical and heart-warming way, the drama depicts Machiko's struggle with the new family while pursuing her career as a novelist.

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Imo Tako Nankin

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The series takes place in 1962 Osaka. Hanaoka Machiko, 37, is single and works at a hardware store in Osaka City while doing literary work. One day, she falls ill due to overwork and falls in love with Tokunaga Kenjiro, the doctor who examines her. Kenjiro and Machiko marry. But Kenjiro, who lost his first wife to illness, lives not just with his five children, but his brother, sister, and parents. In a comical and heart-warming way, the drama depicts Machiko's struggle with the new family while pursuing her career as a novelist.

First Aired

2006-10-02

Last Aired

2007-03-31

Seasons

1

Episodes

151

Director

Status

Ended

Genres

Family

Drama

Language

日本語

Network

NHK G

Production

NHK

Casts

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    Jun Kunimura

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    Kyōko Kagawa

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    Tomoko Tabata

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    Ittoku Kishibe

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    Ayumi Ishida

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    Chikage Awashima

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