Shigeshoshi (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Series · ★ 5
Released in 2007, Shigeshoshi is a notable series.
What it’s about. The hero, Mamiya Shinjuro, earned his embalmer's license in the United States, but for reasons that will probably be easier to understand once the series starts, he is working in a Tokyo hospital as a janitor. In the premiere episode, a friend of one of the nurse's is killed in an accident. The woman had just been made the principal soloist in a ballet company and was about to get married to the man of her dreams. The woman's fiancee, hearing of Mamiya's special skills, asks him to restore her corpse to the way she looked when she was alive.
Who’s in it. Shigeshoshi stars Masato Wada as Mamiya Shinjuro, Shunji Igarashi as Natsui Mitsuru, Mai Shinohara as Natsui Azuki and Maaya Ono as Mihara Madoka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Shigeshoshi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shigeshoshi page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shigeshoshi (2007)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shigeshoshi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shigeshoshi worth watching?
- Shigeshoshi holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shigeshoshi?
- Shigeshoshi stars Masato Wada, Shunji Igarashi, Mai Shinohara, Maaya Ono and Asami Abe.
- When was Shigeshoshi released?
- Shigeshoshi was released in 2007.