Teruko & Lui (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 10
Released in 2025, Teruko & Lui is a drama series.
What it’s about. "Help me." A housewife, Teruko, receives a phone call from her best friend, the chanson singer Lui. "Help me."... Those words were also Teruko's own voice. Having reached her limit with her abusive husband who continues to treat her like a servant, Teruko is kicked out of the apartment she has lived in for many years, and with the at-a-glance Lui in the passenger seat, they begin their escape from Tokyo! In fact, both of them are hiding a "secret" in their hearts. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Teruko & Lui" (照子と瑠衣) by Inoue Areno (井上荒野)
Who’s in it. Teruko & Lui stars Jun Fubuki as Teruko Otonashi, Mari Natsuki as Lui Morita, Shin'ya Ohwada as Toshiro Nishimura and Momoko Fukuchi as Yoriko Omisaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Teruko & Lui sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teruko & Lui page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teruko & Lui tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teruko & Lui (2025)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Teruko & Lui change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Teruko & Lui worth watching?
- Teruko & Lui holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Teruko & Lui?
- Teruko & Lui stars Jun Fubuki, Mari Natsuki, Shin'ya Ohwada, Momoko Fukuchi and Yuki Saori.
- When was Teruko & Lui released?
- Teruko & Lui was released in 2025.