Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon

Life is simple for Sasamoto Sawa, a young housewife, but when the adulteress Takigawa Rikako moves into her neighborhood, so too does a new world of sophistication and sex. After Takigawa is nearly caught in the act, Sasamoto covers for her during the ensuing aftermath, unwittingly involving herself with a handsome teacher named Kitano Yuichi — and discovering her own desires for extramarital passions.

This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Soap genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.4 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Drama and Soap.
• • Produced in Japan.
• • Original Language: Japanese.