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The Tiger and Her Wings 2024

★ 8.3/10 · 3 votes Drama 1 seasons · 130 eps Ended
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What is The Tiger and Her Wings?

The Tiger and Her Wings is a Japanese television series set in the early Showa era. The series takes place in a time when Japan's first women's law school opens, marking a significant milestone for women in the country's legal profession.

Type
TV series
Year
2024
Status
Ended
Episodes
130
Runtime
15 minutes
First aired
Apr 1, 2024
Last aired
Sep 27, 2024
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
NHK G
Genres
Drama
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Overview

The Tiger and Her Wings is a Japanese television series set in the early Showa era. The series takes place in a time when Japan's first women's law school opens, marking a significant milestone for women in the country's legal profession. The show's protagonist gains nationwide attention for being one of the first female lawyers in the country. The series explores the challenges faced by the protagonist as she navigates wartime Japan and her subsequent career as a judge. Her dedication to establishing the family court is a central aspect of the show, as she advocates for those affected by hardships that politics and economics cannot solve.

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“A trailblazing woman navigates the legal landscape of early Showa-era Japan to champion justice and family rights.”

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Reasons to watch
  • compelling historical setting
  • strong lead performance
Keep in mind
  • focuses on dense legal themes

Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas about pioneers overcoming systemic societal barriers.

The series depicts the challenges and hardships of life in wartime Japan.

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Cast

Sairi Ito 猪爪寅子/佐田寅子
Yuriko Ishida 猪爪春
Takashi Okabe 猪爪直言
Taiga Nakano 佐田优三
Misato Morita 米谷花江/猪爪花江
Machiko Ono 旁白
Kaoru Kobayashi 穗高重亲
Kenichi Matsuyama 桂场等一郎
Shusaku Kamikawa 猪爪直道
Shiori Doi 山田米
Yuki Sakurai 樱川凉子
Kami Hiraiwa 大庭梅子

Episode guide

Season 1 · 130 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lead character?

The protagonist is Inotsume Tomoko, played by Ito Sairi.

What is the setting of the series?

The story takes place during the early Showa era in Japan.

What is the protagonist's profession?

Inotsume Tomoko becomes one of the first female lawyers in Japan and later serves as a judge.

What is the main focus of the plot?

The series follows Tomoko's journey from law school to establishing the family court to address social hardships.

What genre is this show?

The Tiger and Her Wings is categorized as a drama.