Chotto dake Esper
Chotto dake Esper (Japanese: ちょっとだけエスパー) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi from October 21 to December 16, 2025. The series consists of nine episodes and was broadcast in the network's Tuesday 21:00 time slot.
Plot
The story follows Bunta, a salaryman who loses his job, home, family, and savings, leaving him destitute and living in an internet cafe. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives an invitation to interview for a position at a company called Nonamare. After successfully passing the final interview, he is hired for a unique role: saving the world as a "just a bit esper." As part of his employment, the company provides him with a house, where he discovers a mysterious woman waiting for him, introduced as his wife.
Production
The series was written by Akiko Nogi and directed by Yoshiaki Murao and Daiden Yamauchi. It occupied the Tuesday 21:00 time slot on TV Asahi, following the conclusion of The Kidnapping Day and preceding Saikai: Silent Truth, which premiered in January 2026.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast, including:
- Yo Oizumi as Bunta
- Aoi Miyazaki as Shiki
- Dean Fujioka as Ousuke
- Atsuko Takahata as Enjaku
- Shohei Uno as Hanzo
- Takumi Kitamura as Ichimatsu
- Masaki Okada as Kizashi
- Taisuke Niihara as Shion
- Yuka Kouri as Kujo
- Akaji Maro as an old man
Reception
The series recorded an average viewership rating of 6.1% in the Kanto region during its nine-episode run.