---
title: "My Husband is a Cartoonist"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-husband-is-a-cartoonist-2010"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 46222
imdb_id: "tt1424036"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 156
runtime_minutes: 15
community_rating: 8.5
vote_count: 8
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# My Husband is a Cartoonist (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-husband-is-a-cartoonist-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

My Husband is a Cartoonist is a television drama series that aired in 2010. It is recognized as the 82nd NHK Asadora. The narrative of the show is based on a 2008 autobiography written by Mura Nunoe. The plot focuses on the life of a married couple, presented primarily from the perspective of Mura. The central figures of the story are Mura Nunoe and her husband, Mizuki Shigeru, who is known for his work as the mangaka of Gegege no Kitaro. The series is also titled Gegege no Nyobo. By documenting the experiences of the couple, the program provides a biographical look at the life of the cartoonist and his wife. The production serves as a dramatized account of the events described in the original source material, emphasizing the personal history shared between the two individuals. The series is categorized as a drama and is listed within the database of the Movie Database.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A wife recounts her life with her husband, the creator of Gegege no Kitaro."

### Why Watch
- based on a real autobiography
- offers a unique perspective on a famous creator

### Caveats & Content Note
- long episode count
- Tone & Suitability: The series is a drama focused on the life and marriage of the central couple.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: biographical, dramatic, historical

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 01 (156 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 156
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (2%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 153 (98%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nao Matsushita** as *Nunoe Iida*
- **Osamu Mukai** as *Shigeru Murai*
- **Yoko Nogiwa** as *Toshi Iida*
- **Ren Osugi** as *Genbee Iida*
- **Yuko Kotegawa** as *Miyako Iida*
- **Yui Aoya**
- **Mari Hoshino**
- **Rika Adachi**
- **Asami Katsura**
- **Gen Hoshino**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the series based on?
It is based on a 2008 autobiography by Mura Nunoe.

### Q: Who is the husband in the story?
The husband is Mizuki Shigeru, the creator of Gegege no Kitaro.

### Q: What is the perspective of the show?
The story is told from the perspective of the wife, Mura Nunoe.

### Q: When was the series released?
The series premiered in 2010.

### Q: How many episodes are in the series?
The series consists of 156 episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My Husband is a Cartoonist — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/46222)

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