Ano Kuzu wo Nagutte Yaritainda
Ano Kuzu wo Nagutte Yaritainda (Japanese: あのクズを殴ってやりたいんだ) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TBS from October 8 to December 10, 2024. The series, which falls under the romantic-comedy genre, follows the personal growth of its protagonist through the sport of boxing.
Plot
The story centers on 29-year-old Hokomi Sato (played by Nao), a woman known for her sincere and honest nature. Her life takes a turn when her boyfriend abandons her on their wedding day, and she subsequently discovers he had been unfaithful. Determined to avoid men who treat her poorly, she encounters Kairi Kuzuya (Yuta Tamamori), a mysterious man who works as a photographer during the day and a bartender at night. Influenced by Kairi and seeking to transform her own life, Hokomi begins training in boxing.
Production and Broadcast
The series was directed by Shingo Okamoto, Yasuharu Ishii, and Sakura Komaki, with scripts written by Yoko Izumisawa and Keiko Kanome. It occupied the Tuesday 22:00 time slot on TBS, succeeding Ms. Saionji Doesn't Do Housework and preceding Diary of a Surgical Resident: Madoka.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Nao as Hokomi Sato
- Yuta Tamamori as Kairi Kuzuya
- Sae Okazaki as Yui Hanegi
- Atsuro Watabe as Nari Hanegi
- Yuta Koseki as Kanato Oba
Reception
The series recorded an average viewership rating of 5.3% in the Kanto region during its 10-episode run.