Marumaru Tsuma: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Hikari will perform household chores to perfection for the sake of her husband, Kubota Masazumi. Her own life is only to support him. Kubota, a newscaster, takes pride in his popularity because of his outspoken remarks despite the conventions of sponsors and the television network. His behaviour mobilises public opinion and he wishes that he can change society with his words. Kubota owes his position as main newscaster on the news programme to the support of his wife of six years too. But why does Hikari devote herself completely to him? The certain characteristic that Kubota's wife possesses is an enigma, and a shocking development awaits him.

Series details

• Title: Marumaru Tsuma
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2015-01-14
• Final broadcast date listed: 2015-03-18
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: NTV
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 45 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 24099
• IMDb ID: tt3954034
• TVDB ID: 289530

Cast and credited roles

• Kou Shibasaki — Hikari
• Noriyuki Higashiyama — Kubota Masazumi (Hikari's husband)

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2015-01-14; final listed air date 2015-03-18; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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