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The Ghost Writer's Wife 2025

Status: Ended
First Aired: September 29, 2025
Last Aired: March 27, 2026
Format: 1 season · 125 eps
Total Runtime: ~31.3 hours (15 min/ep)
Networks: NHK BS, NHK BSP4K
Where to Stream: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel

★ TMDB users: 9.1/10 from 7 votes DramaFamily 1 seasons · 125 eps Ended

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Where to watch: NHK On Demand Amazon Channel

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What is The Ghost Writer's Wife?

Type: TV series
Year: 2025
Status: Ended
Episodes: 125
Runtime: 15 minutes
First aired: Sep 29, 2025
Last aired: Mar 27, 2026
Original language: JA
Origin: JP
Networks: NHK BS, NHK BSP4K
Genres: Drama, Family
Updated: Nov 5, 2026

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Rating: ★ TMDB users: 9.1/10 from 7 votes
Format: 1 season · 125 episodes
Episode runtime: ~15 minutes
Status: Ended
Networks: NHK BS, NHK BSP4K
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The television series "The Ghost Writer's Wife" is a drama that takes place in Meiji-era Matsue. The show centers on the lives of two main characters, one being the daughter of a fallen samurai and the other a foreign teacher. These individuals form a connection with each other through their shared interest in ghost stories. As a result, an unlikely friendship develops between them. The series explores the complexities of their relationship and the cultural context in which they live.

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“A fallen samurai's daughter and a foreign teacher connect through ghost stories in Meiji-era Matsue.”

#dramatic #family #historical

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Features a unique Meiji-era setting
Explores an unlikely friendship through ghost stories

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Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas set in Meiji-era Japan.

The tone is dramatic and centers on friendship and ghost stories.

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Cast

Akari Takaishi Matsuno Toki

Tommy Bastow Lefcada Haven

Ryo Yoshizawa Nishikoori Yuichi

Takashi Okabe Matsuno Tsukasanosuke

Chizuru Ikewaki Matsuno Fumi

Fumiyo Kohinata Matsuno Kanemon

Shinichi Tsutsumi Ushimizu Den

Keiko Kitagawa Ushimizu Tae

Rihito Itagaki Ushimizu Sannojo

Kanichiro Yamane Ginjiro

Honami Sato Nami

Wan Marui Nozu Sawa

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When was The Ghost Writer's Wife released?

The television series was released in 2025.

What genres does the show belong to?

It is categorized under drama and family.

Where is the series set?

The show is set in Meiji-era Matsue.

Who are the main characters?

The main characters are a fallen samurai's daughter and a lonely foreign teacher.

How do the main characters connect?

They connect through ghost stories and an unlikely friendship.

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