Freeter, Ie wo Kau (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Freeter, Ie wo Kau is a drama series.
What it’s about. Freeter, Ie wo Kau is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji Television and on Kyodo Television in 2010. The story revolves around Take Seiji, who quits his job after three months. With no dreams, no savings, and a poor relationship with his family, he becomes a hikikomori. However, after his mother falls ill with depression, he ends up having to take on a part-time job at a construction site. Because of that, he soon decides to work towards rebuilding his life: "Even though I'm just a freeter, I'm going to buy a house for the sake of my family." One of the people he meets at the construction site is Chiba Manami, who graduated from a top-class university and joined a well-known general contracting firm. Manami is the complete opposite of Seiji. But while their personalities clash at first, they gradually come to understand each other. --Tokyograph
Who’s in it. Freeter, Ie wo Kau stars Kazunari Ninomiya as Seiji Take, Karina as Manami Chiba, Haruka Igawa and Ryuhei Maruyama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Freeter, Ie wo Kau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freeter, Ie wo Kau page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freeter, Ie wo Kau tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freeter, Ie wo Kau (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freeter, Ie wo Kau change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freeter, Ie wo Kau worth watching?
- Freeter, Ie wo Kau holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freeter, Ie wo Kau?
- Freeter, Ie wo Kau stars Kazunari Ninomiya, Karina, Haruka Igawa, Ryuhei Maruyama and Atsuko Asano.
- When was Freeter, Ie wo Kau released?
- Freeter, Ie wo Kau was released in 2010.