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The Secret

The Secret

A shocking work that depicts the extreme love-hate between a man and a woman with a strong touch of suspense on the theme of marriage.

1993•7.0/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
7.0/10(1)

Chikako Kaku and Shiro Sano of "I've Always Liked You" (1992) co-star again in a shocking film that depicts the extreme love-hate between a man and a woman with a strong touch of suspense on the theme of marriage. Mario's eccentricities played by Sano attracted even more attention, with the highest viewership of 33.7%. The main character, Kanako (Chikako Kaku), marries her beloved and starts a happy life. Next to it, his former lover, Mario, who abandoned himself, moves in and says that he wants to try again ... The strange love and relationships that begin here, and the "terrifying reverse tama man" Mario extends the devil's hand not only to Kanako but also to her husband. However, Mario was also unaware of his wife's gaze that burned with jealousy of him ... The secret hidden in a love marriage that "cannot be told to anyone" is gradually revealed. The theme song was written by Yumi Matsutoya for the first time in 17 years and became a big hit "A Midsummer Night's Dream".

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Production

TBS

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 9, 1993

Last Aired

September 24, 1993

Networks

TBS

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Man Who Raped Me
E1
The Man Who Raped Me
Air date: 1993-07-09
Kanako (Chikako Kaku), who works at a department store, befriends a customer, Mario (Shiro Sano). Mario hints at marriage, but when he learns that Kanako is pregnant, his attitude changes completely.
The Devil Next Door
E2
The Devil Next Door
Air date: 1993-07-16
The sudden reunion with Mario (Shiro Sano) had confused Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night, at the Kuribayashi family where the couple were invited, Kanako sat with Mr. and Mrs. Yamada.
A Husband Who Falls Into a Trap
E3
A Husband Who Falls Into a Trap
Air date: 1993-07-23
Mario (Shiro Sano) invited Shingo (Yuichi Haba) to Yamada Shobo as a candidate for executive. Shingo is happy, but Kanako (Chikako Kaku), who does not trust Mario, does not agree.
The Serpent That Calls Misfortune
E4
The Serpent That Calls Misfortune
Air date: 1993-07-30
An incident occurs in Kanako (Chikako Kaku)'s apartment where a fire extinguisher is lost, and it is rumored that the culprit is Shingo (Yuichi Haba). Kanako, who is in distress, is rescued by Mario (Shiro Sano).
Embarrassing Photos
E5
Embarrassing Photos
Air date: 1993-08-06
A note is found in the apartment that says "Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is a murderer", and Kanako (Chikako Kaku) is harassed again. Shingo tells Kanako, who is angry, about a certain past.
August's Wet Hug
E6
August's Wet Hug
Air date: 1993-08-13
Shingo (Yuichi Haba) discovers a photo of Kanako (Chikako Kaku) wearing sheets. Kanako sees the photo and is convinced that the mysterious incident is the work of Mario (Shiro Sano).
Midnight Oshioki
E7
Midnight Oshioki
Air date: 1993-08-20
Miyuki (Chisato Yamasaki) is fiercely jealous of Mario (Shiro Sano) and Kanako (Chikako Kaku).
I Like My Mother-in-Law
E8
I Like My Mother-in-Law
Air date: 1993-08-27
Kanako (Chikako Kaku) has completed fertility treatment, but Shingo (Yuichi Haba) is found to have male infertility. Meanwhile, Aiko (Yoko Nobi), who learns of the relationship between Mario (Shiro Sano) and Kanako.
The Man Who Raped Her Husband
E9
The Man Who Raped Her Husband
Air date: 1993-09-03
Mario (Shiro Sano) is appointed president when Miyuki (Chisato Yamazaki) becomes pregnant. Mario, who greeted him at the president's inauguration party, became agitated as soon as he saw Kanako (Chikako Kaku).
The Serpent Falls into Hell
E10
The Serpent Falls into Hell
Air date: 1993-09-10
Mario (Shiro Sano), who became the president, played a blunder thinking only about Kanako (Chikako Kaku). Aiko (Yoko Nobi) even reveals Shingo's (Yuichi Haba) past to Kanako.
Kanako's Counterattack
E11
Kanako's Counterattack
Air date: 1993-09-17
Kanako (Chikako Kaku) and Mario (Shiro Sano) learn that Miyuki's (Chisato Yamasaki) pregnancy was a kyogen. That night, Kanako confesses her relationship with Mario to Shingo (Yuichi Haba).
Tears and shocking facts revealed at the end!
E12
Tears and shocking facts revealed at the end!
Air date: 1993-09-24
Shingo (Yuichi Haba) decides to start over with Kanako (Chikako Kaku). One night when it was decided to move, Kanako entered the study of Mario (Shiro Sano), which was left burnt out.

Cast

Chikako Kaku

Chikako Kaku

Matsunaga Kanako

Shiro Sano

Shiro Sano

Yamada Mario

Yoko Nogiwa

Yoko Nogiwa

Yamada Aiko

Yuichi Haba

Yuichi Haba

Matsunaga Shingo

Senri Yamazaki

Senri Yamazaki

Yamada Miyuki

Hideo Higashikokubaru

Kuribayashi Shunji

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