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Ochoyan 2020

★ 6.5/10 DramaFamilyComedy 1 seasons · 115 eps Ended
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What is Ochoyan?

In the end of Meiji era, Takei Chiyo was born in a poor family in Osaka, and was sent to a theatre tea room as a servant when she was 9 years old. There, she was attracted by the world of theatre comedy.

Type
TV series
Year
2020
Status
Ended
Episodes
115
Genres
Drama, Family, Comedy
Updated

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Overview

In the end of Meiji era, Takei Chiyo was born in a poor family in Osaka, and was sent to a theatre tea room as a servant when she was 9 years old. There, she was attracted by the world of theatre comedy. She grows up to be an actor and marries to Amami Ippei , but the war broke out and she was forced to stay away from acting for a while. However, when she comes back again, her acting in a radio drama impresses many people and makes herself one of the leading actors in western Japan.

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Should you watch it?

“A young girl rises from poverty to become a celebrated actor in Meiji-era Japan.”

# inspirational# period# dramatic# heartwarming
Reasons to watch
  • compelling rags-to-riches narrative
  • portrayal of historical theatre culture
Keep in mind
  • follows a conventional biographical structure

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas centered on the evolution of a performing artist.

The series depicts the hardships of poverty and the challenges of wartime life.

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Cast

Hana Sugisaki Takei Chiyo
Ryoko Shinohara Okada Shizu ["Okayasu" owner]
Emma Miyazawa Takei Kuriko
Ryo Narita Amami Ippei [Takei Chiyo's husband]
Yuki Amami
Natsume Mito Takei Sae [Takei Chiyo's mother]
Rio Asumi Takamine Ruriko (Member)
Mayumi Wakamura Yamamura Chidori ("Yamamura Chidori Ichiza" Chairman)
Haruka Igawa Takashiro Yuriko (Actress)
Yuka Itaya Yuu (Ippei's mother)
Katsuhisa Namase Nagasawa Makoto
Yuki Kura Takei Yoshio [Takei Chiyo's younger brother]

Episode guide

Season 1 · 115 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place in Osaka during the end of the Meiji era.

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Takei Chiyo, who begins her life in a poor family.

How does Chiyo start her career?

She is sent to work as a servant in a theatre tea room where she discovers a passion for comedy.

Does Chiyo continue acting throughout the war?

No, the outbreak of war forces her to step away from acting for a period of time.

What leads to her eventual success?

Her performance in a radio drama upon her return to acting gains her widespread acclaim.