The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters (2003): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2003, The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters is a drama and comedy series.

What it’s about. Haruko Takanashi is 30. She works at a radio station. She is approaching middle management where good looks alone aren't enough. She isn't very romantic so she devotes herself to work and play and suddenly finds herself alone. Just when she has given up on romance she meets a man. She meets him at a party to which she was taken by a subordinate at work. He is 25-year-old Ichiro Kashiwakura and is nothing out of the ordinary. They start a relationship. One day, out of the blue, Ichiro ardently proposes to Haruko. Realizing that he really loves her, Haruko says yes and they get married. But she still hasn't told him her real age.

Who’s in it. The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters stars Junichi Okada as Ichiro Kashiwakura, Eri Fukatsu as Haruko Takanashi, Maaya Sakamoto as Emi and Ryo Katsuji as Kenichi Yoneyama, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.