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Stepmom and Daughter Blues

Stepmom and Daughter Blues

TV-PG2018•1h 0m•7.3/10
DramaFamilyComedy

Ratings

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7.3/10(14)

Eight-year-old Miyuki lost her mother several years ago and has since lived with just her father, Ryoichi. One day, she is suddenly introduced to Akiko, who is to be her new mother. Akiko uses her stellar business skills to try to win the little girl over, only to fail miserably. Ryoichi tries to reason with Miyuki, but to no avail. Akiko changes tactics and tries to get Shimoyama, a woman in the neighborhood who knows Miyuki well, on her side.

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Production

TBS

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 10, 2018

Last Aired

September 18, 2018

Networks

TBS

Created By

Yoshiko Morishita

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2018-07-10
Akiko heads briskly to a local park to officially introduce herself to her stepdaughter-to-be — but the girl takes an immediate disliking toward her.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2018-07-17
Ryoichi, Akiko and Miyuki begin their life together as a family. But the more Akiko tries to be a good mother, the more Miyuki seems to resent her.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2018-07-24
Akiko takes her new position as a mother and homemaker very seriously, but even she isn't prepared for what she encounters at the PTA meeting.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2018-07-31
Starting to suspect that her father and Akiko are in a fake marriage, Miyuki asks them how they first met — a question neither is able to answer.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2018-08-07
With Ryoichi incapacitated and in the hospital, Akiko steps in for him at his job. Wanting to be of help, Miyuki makes a suggestion.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2018-08-14
Now a senior in high school, Miyuki must start thinking about her future. To set a good example for her, Akiko considers returning to work.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2018-08-21
Akiko uses all her skills and experience to bring customers into the failing bakery. Meanwhile, Miyuki struggles with her studies.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2018-09-04
After enjoying a temporary bump in sales, Bakery Mugita begins to struggle once more — prompting Akiko to suggest a drastic move.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2018-09-11
At long last, Bakery Mugita opens its doors again with a whole new approach. Meanwhile, Miyuki wonders if Mugita has feelings for her stepmother.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2018-09-18
With her stepmother's fierce support, Miyuki goes to take her entrance exam. Akiko ends up in the hospital, giving Miyuki a fright.

Cast

Haruka Ayase

Haruka Ayase

Akiko Iwaki

Takeru Satoh

Takeru Satoh

Akira Mugita

Yôsuke Kawamura

Yôsuke Kawamura

Tomoyoshi Tomoi

Yumi Aso

Yumi Aso

Kazuko Shimoyama

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