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S1·E1 Episode 1

Episode
Season 1, Episode 1
Air Date
January 11, 2026
Runtime
45 minutes
Director
Tsuyoshi Nakakuki
Score
5/10 (1 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 11, 2026 45 min ★ 5.0/10 · 1 TMDB votes
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Synopsis

The man a strict female prison guard fell in love with was a murderer behind bars. Kozue Fuyuki (Ryoko Shinohara), a prison guard at Hikawa Detention Center, is disciplined, calm, and collected. She has always been strict with herself and others, but her encounter with murderer Reiji Kusaka (Jesse) changes the fate of both Kozue and Yusuke Saeki (Naohito Fujiki), the detective investigating the case... How will Kozue transform into a "villain"?! Inspired by a true story from overseas, an unpredictable "prison break suspense" and "forbidden love" story unfolds!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Punch-Drunk Woman air?

Season 1, Episode 1 ('Episode 1') originally aired on January 11, 2026.

How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Episode 1')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.

What happens in Punch-Drunk Woman Season 1 Episode 1?

The man a strict female prison guard fell in love with was a murderer behind bars. Kozue Fuyuki (Ryoko Shinohara), a prison guard at Hikawa Detention Center, is disciplined, calm, and collected. She has always been strict with herself and others, but her encounter with murderer Reiji Kusaka (Jesse) ...

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