Fuji TV: Starring Naoko Iijima, FOD original drama "Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" to be broadcast on terrestrial TV from May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday) at 24:45! Then every Tuesday (Kanto local)
Fuji TV's FOD original drama "Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo," starring Naoko Iijima, will begin terrestrial broadcast on May 5th at 24:45 (JST), and then air every Tuesday in the Kanto region. The comedy, depicting the struggles of women in their 50s, gained significant empathy and popularity on FOD.
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Fuji Television has announced that its FOD original drama "Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo," currently exclusively distributed on Fuji TV's video streaming service FOD, will begin terrestrial broadcast from 24:45 on May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday).
"Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" (© Fuji TV) is a warm and humorous comedy drama that portrays the common experiences and emotional fluctuations faced by a protagonist entering her 50s. The story is like a "good luck charm," gently accompanying the hearts of those who cry and laugh at the successive "common situations for women in their 50s" – the betrayal of a favorite idol, reuniting with an ex-boyfriend, reading glasses, caring for elderly parents, and anxieties about money in old age – standing still at a turning point in life, telling them, "It's okay, it's still possible from here."
Since its launch on FOD, the series has received a flurry of empathetic responses from viewers and has been highly praised as a work that makes people feel positive while laughing. The relatable portrayal of the protagonist, Meiko, and the conversational drama that captures small events and emotions in daily life have garnered wide support as a "drama that can be enjoyed without stress." In response to this significant viewer feedback, the decision has been made to broadcast it on terrestrial television. Many lines resonate not only with people of the same generation but also more broadly, and some clip videos from the main story posted on FOD's official SNS have exceeded 4 million views, demonstrating that the dialogue is filled with words that evoke empathy even in everyday conversations.
The script was penned by Ayuka Kishimoto, head of the theater unit "Tsuya∞Police." Leveraging her strength in conversational drama honed on stage, this work also focuses on realistic exchanges that closely mirror women's daily lives. Naoko Iijima, in the lead role, charmingly and naturally plays Meiko Mikawa (54), a single woman who runs a doughnut shop, living positively despite her wavering feelings. Furthermore, talented cast members including Keiko Horiuchi, Mummy-D, Kurumi Nakata, Noserin, Shinji Rokkaku, Yuki Ueno, Junji Takada, and Masayo Umezawa have gathered, with their unique characters adding color to the story.
"Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" is a work that makes you laugh, empathize, and feel a little more positive, gently accompanying you through life's journey ahead. It wraps up the confusion and anxiety of aging with humor, gently encouraging you forward. Please enjoy this "good luck charm" of a series on terrestrial television as well.
## Relationship Chart
## Synopsis
The protagonist, Meiko Mikawa (Naoko Iijima), 54, is a single woman who quit her corporate job to run a small doughnut shop. One night, she picks up a wallet dropped at her feet and takes it to the police box, but the handsome young man who owns it says, "Thank you, ma'am," and she is shocked by the destructive power of those words. Confronted with the reality of being called "obasan" (middle-aged woman), Meiko faces one "wall of aging" after another.
### Drama Outline
* **Title**: "Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" (8 episodes in total)
* **Broadcast**: Begins May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday) at 24:45 (Kanto local)
* Scheduled to air every Tuesday thereafter
* *Please note that broadcast schedules may change without prior notice.
* **Streaming**: Exclusively streaming all episodes on FOD
* *First episode available for free
* **Cast**: Naoko Iijima
* Keiko Horiuchi / Mummy-D / Kurumi Nakata / Noserin
* Shinji Rokkaku / Yuki Ueno / Junji Takada / Masayo Umezawa, etc.
* **Theme Song**: GLIM SPANKY "Haruiro Baby Blue" (Universal Music)
* Lyrics: Remi Matsuo, Composition: GLIM SPANKY, Arrangement: Hiroki Kamemoto
* **Staff**: Script: Ayuka Kishimoto
* Directors: Yasuhiko Shimizu (East Film) / Ryoma Ouchida (East Film)
* Music: Kazuki Sugawara
* Producers: Ueru Shikauchi / Yuiko Kobayashi (East Film)
* Production: East Film
* Produced by: Fuji Television
* **URL**:
* https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/013i (Streaming page)
* https://www.fujitv.co.jp/drama_konaoba/ (Official page)
* https://youtu.be/Ym9RBkTsYaU (Spot video)
### Manga Outline
The cat characters from the doughnut shop run by Meiko, who appears in the drama, have become a manga!
Find them, and happiness will come! Menyakosan, the cat who loves doughnuts, runs a doughnut shop.
The staff also loves doughnuts! That's why they work hard to make and eat them... (text truncated)
"Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" (© Fuji TV) is a warm and humorous comedy drama that portrays the common experiences and emotional fluctuations faced by a protagonist entering her 50s. The story is like a "good luck charm," gently accompanying the hearts of those who cry and laugh at the successive "common situations for women in their 50s" – the betrayal of a favorite idol, reuniting with an ex-boyfriend, reading glasses, caring for elderly parents, and anxieties about money in old age – standing still at a turning point in life, telling them, "It's okay, it's still possible from here."
Since its launch on FOD, the series has received a flurry of empathetic responses from viewers and has been highly praised as a work that makes people feel positive while laughing. The relatable portrayal of the protagonist, Meiko, and the conversational drama that captures small events and emotions in daily life have garnered wide support as a "drama that can be enjoyed without stress." In response to this significant viewer feedback, the decision has been made to broadcast it on terrestrial television. Many lines resonate not only with people of the same generation but also more broadly, and some clip videos from the main story posted on FOD's official SNS have exceeded 4 million views, demonstrating that the dialogue is filled with words that evoke empathy even in everyday conversations.
The script was penned by Ayuka Kishimoto, head of the theater unit "Tsuya∞Police." Leveraging her strength in conversational drama honed on stage, this work also focuses on realistic exchanges that closely mirror women's daily lives. Naoko Iijima, in the lead role, charmingly and naturally plays Meiko Mikawa (54), a single woman who runs a doughnut shop, living positively despite her wavering feelings. Furthermore, talented cast members including Keiko Horiuchi, Mummy-D, Kurumi Nakata, Noserin, Shinji Rokkaku, Yuki Ueno, Junji Takada, and Masayo Umezawa have gathered, with their unique characters adding color to the story.
"Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" is a work that makes you laugh, empathize, and feel a little more positive, gently accompanying you through life's journey ahead. It wraps up the confusion and anxiety of aging with humor, gently encouraging you forward. Please enjoy this "good luck charm" of a series on terrestrial television as well.
## Relationship Chart
## Synopsis
The protagonist, Meiko Mikawa (Naoko Iijima), 54, is a single woman who quit her corporate job to run a small doughnut shop. One night, she picks up a wallet dropped at her feet and takes it to the police box, but the handsome young man who owns it says, "Thank you, ma'am," and she is shocked by the destructive power of those words. Confronted with the reality of being called "obasan" (middle-aged woman), Meiko faces one "wall of aging" after another.
### Drama Outline
* **Title**: "Konai da Obasan tte Iwareta yo" (8 episodes in total)
* **Broadcast**: Begins May 5th (Tuesday/Holiday) at 24:45 (Kanto local)
* Scheduled to air every Tuesday thereafter
* *Please note that broadcast schedules may change without prior notice.
* **Streaming**: Exclusively streaming all episodes on FOD
* *First episode available for free
* **Cast**: Naoko Iijima
* Keiko Horiuchi / Mummy-D / Kurumi Nakata / Noserin
* Shinji Rokkaku / Yuki Ueno / Junji Takada / Masayo Umezawa, etc.
* **Theme Song**: GLIM SPANKY "Haruiro Baby Blue" (Universal Music)
* Lyrics: Remi Matsuo, Composition: GLIM SPANKY, Arrangement: Hiroki Kamemoto
* **Staff**: Script: Ayuka Kishimoto
* Directors: Yasuhiko Shimizu (East Film) / Ryoma Ouchida (East Film)
* Music: Kazuki Sugawara
* Producers: Ueru Shikauchi / Yuiko Kobayashi (East Film)
* Production: East Film
* Produced by: Fuji Television
* **URL**:
* https://fod.fujitv.co.jp/title/013i (Streaming page)
* https://www.fujitv.co.jp/drama_konaoba/ (Official page)
* https://youtu.be/Ym9RBkTsYaU (Spot video)
### Manga Outline
The cat characters from the doughnut shop run by Meiko, who appears in the drama, have become a manga!
Find them, and happiness will come! Menyakosan, the cat who loves doughnuts, runs a doughnut shop.
The staff also loves doughnuts! That's why they work hard to make and eat them... (text truncated)