Villiany Ganbo (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Villiany Ganbo is a drama, comedy, crime and action & adventure series.

What it’s about. When Kanzaki Kaoru was young, her mother operated an Okonomiyaki restaurant. However, in just a day, her entire life as she knew it turned upside down. Her mother was declared a bankrupt, and they were plunged into a life of poverty. Moving from place to place, Kaoru started working the minute she graduated from middle high school. By scrimping and saving, today, Kaoru finally has 1 million yen in her savings account. Since she understood fully what it felt like to be poor, Kaoru lends her money to her colleague who is in financial trouble. She finds herself moneyless again, and under strange circumstances, she comes to know of someone who works for the company "Koshimizu Consultant"... and thus begins her journey into a world where betrayals are the norm, and everyone is trying to outwit the other; a world full of sly and cunning people. With her indomitable spirit, Kaoru claws her way.

Who’s in it. Villiany Ganbo stars Tomokazu Miura as Chiaki Kaneko, Shohei Miura as Kazuma Takemoto, Joe Odagiri as Tamotsu Ijyuin and Kankuro Kudo as Iyataro Toyotomi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Villiany Ganbo has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Villiany Ganbo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Villiany Ganbo tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.