Storyline

Chikako Kaku and Shiro Sano of "I've Always Liked You" (1992) co-star again in a shocking film that depicts the extreme love-hate between a man and a woman with a strong touch of suspense on the theme of marriage. Mario's eccentricities played by Sano attracted even more attention, with the highest viewership of 33.7%. The main character, Kanako (Chikako Kaku), marries her beloved and starts a happy life. Next to it, his former lover, Mario, who abandoned himself, moves in and says that he wants to try again ... The strange love and relationships that begin here, and the "terrifying reverse tama man" Mario extends the devil's hand not only to Kanako but also to her husband. However, Mario was also unaware of his wife's gaze that burned with jealousy of him ... The secret hidden in a love marriage that "cannot be told to anyone" is gradually revealed. The theme song was written by Yumi Matsutoya for the first time in 17 years and became a big hit "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

First Aired

1993-07-09
Last Aired

1993-09-24
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

12
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

TBS

Keywords:

love-hate relationship dysfunctional marriage historical drama

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Season 1

1. The Man Who Raped Me

Kanako (Chikako Kaku), who works at a department store, befriends a customer, Mario (Shiro Sano). Mari...More

Kanako (Chikako Kaku), who works at a department store, befriends a customer, Mario (Shiro Sano). Mario hints at marriage, but when he learns that Kanako is pregnant, his attitude changes completely.Less

47mins 1993-07-09

2. The Devil Next Door

The sudden reunion with Mario (Shiro Sano) had confused Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night, at the Kurib...More

The sudden reunion with Mario (Shiro Sano) had confused Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night, at the Kuribayashi family where the couple were invited, Kanako sat with Mr. and Mrs. Yamada.Less

47mins 1993-07-16

3. A Husband Who Falls Into a Trap

Mario (Shiro Sano) invited Shingo (Yuichi Haba) to Yamada Shobo as a candidate for executive. Shingo i...More

Mario (Shiro Sano) invited Shingo (Yuichi Haba) to Yamada Shobo as a candidate for executive. Shingo is happy, but Kanako (Chikako Kaku), who does not trust Mario, does not agree.Less

46mins 1993-07-23

4. The Serpent That Calls Misfortune

An incident occurs in Kanako (Chikako Kaku)'s apartment where a fire extinguisher is lost, and it is r...More

An incident occurs in Kanako (Chikako Kaku)'s apartment where a fire extinguisher is lost, and it is rumored that the culprit is Shingo (Yuichi Haba). Kanako, who is in distress, is rescued by Mario (Shiro Sano).Less

46mins 1993-07-30

5. Embarrassing Photos

A note is found in the apartment that says "Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is a murderer", and Kanako (Chikako K...More

A note is found in the apartment that says "Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is a murderer", and Kanako (Chikako Kaku) is harassed again. Shingo tells Kanako, who is angry, about a certain past.Less

47mins 1993-08-06

6. August's Wet Hug

Shingo (Yuichi Haba) discovers a photo of Kanako (Chikako Kaku) wearing sheets. Kanako sees the photo ...More

Shingo (Yuichi Haba) discovers a photo of Kanako (Chikako Kaku) wearing sheets. Kanako sees the photo and is convinced that the mysterious incident is the work of Mario (Shiro Sano).Less

47mins 1993-08-13

7. Midnight Oshioki

Miyuki (Chisato Yamasaki) is fiercely jealous of Mario (Shiro Sano) and Kanako (Chikako Kaku).

Miyuki (Chisato Yamasaki) is fiercely jealous of Mario (Shiro Sano) and Kanako (Chikako Kaku).Less

47mins 1993-08-20

8. I Like My Mother-in-Law

Kanako (Chikako Kaku) has completed fertility treatment, but Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is found to have mal...More

Kanako (Chikako Kaku) has completed fertility treatment, but Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is found to have male infertility. Meanwhile, Aiko (Yoko Nobi), who learns of the relationship between Mario (Shiro Sano) and Kanako.Less

47mins 1993-08-27

9. The Man Who Raped Her Husband

Mario (Shiro Sano) is appointed president when Miyuki (Chisato Yamazaki) becomes pregnant. Mario, who ...More

Mario (Shiro Sano) is appointed president when Miyuki (Chisato Yamazaki) becomes pregnant. Mario, who greeted him at the president's inauguration party, became agitated as soon as he saw Kanako (Chikako Kaku).Less

47mins 1993-09-03

10. The Serpent Falls into Hell

Mario (Shiro Sano), who became the president, played a blunder thinking only about Kanako (Chikako Kak...More

Mario (Shiro Sano), who became the president, played a blunder thinking only about Kanako (Chikako Kaku). Aiko (Yoko Nobi) even reveals Shingo's (Yuichi Haba) past to Kanako.Less

47mins 1993-09-10

11. Kanako's Counterattack

Kanako (Chikako Kaku) and Mario (Shiro Sano) learn that Miyuki's (Chisato Yamasaki) pregnancy was a ky...More

Kanako (Chikako Kaku) and Mario (Shiro Sano) learn that Miyuki's (Chisato Yamasaki) pregnancy was a kyogen. That night, Kanako confesses her relationship with Mario to Shingo (Yuichi Haba).Less

47mins 1993-09-17

12. Tears and shocking facts revealed at the end!

Shingo (Yuichi Haba) decides to start over with Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night when it was decided t...More

Shingo (Yuichi Haba) decides to start over with Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night when it was decided to move, Kanako entered the study of Mario (Shiro Sano), which was left burnt out.Less