Danjoshchinin Akimonogatari (1987): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1987, Danjoshchinin Akimonogatari is a drama series.

What it’s about. A year has passed since his girlfriend, Momoko Kanzaki, left for America. Ryosuke Imai has been waiting for her, but he hasn't heard from her since. In addition to Ryosuke, there's Osawa Teikuro, who's sulking after being dumped by his beloved, and Takagi Toshiyuki, who hasn't been able to marry despite 15 arranged marriages. These men are over 30 and still undecided about their lives. Meanwhile, Okinaka Miki, who runs a fishing boat business, is a straightforward, big sister type. Her friends Hikaru Koizumi and Kazue Shimamura always rely on her. Ryosuke and his friends end up going on a triple date with Miki and the others. Despite meeting new women, Ryosuke continues to cherish his memories of Momoko. One autumn night, Ryosuke boards the last ferry from Kawasaki Port to Kisarazu, where he reunites with Momoko, who was supposed to be in America. However, Momoko has a new boyfriend, Yokoyama Ken, sitting next to her...

Who’s in it. Danjoshchinin Akimonogatari stars Sanma Akashiya as 今井良介, Shinobu Otake as 神崎桃子, Hiromi Iwasaki as 沖中美樹 and Yumiko Okayasu as 小泉ひかる, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Danjoshchinin Akimonogatari 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 Danjoshchinin Akimonogatari page.

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