Last Cinderella
Last Cinderella (Japanese: ラスト シンデレラ) is a Japanese television romantic comedy drama that aired on Fuji TV from April 11 to June 20, 2013. The series consists of 11 episodes and was broadcast in the Thursday 22:00 time slot.
Plot
The story follows Sakura Tohyama, a 39-year-old woman working as a vice manager at a beauty salon. While she is skilled at enhancing the appearance of her clients, she remains indifferent toward her own grooming and personal life. Though she desires romance, she harbors significant anxieties about falling in love. Her life changes when she meets Hiroto Saeki, a younger man who works as a bike rider and expresses interest in her. Simultaneously, she navigates her professional relationship with Rintaro Tachibana, the manager of her salon, who is known for his sharp-tongued personality and professional expertise.
Cast
- Ryoko Shinohara as Sakura Tohyama
- Haruma Miura as Hiroto Saeki
- Naohito Fujiki as Rintaro Tachibana
- Naoko Iijima as Shima Hasegawa
- Nene Otsuka as Miki Takeuchi
Reception
The series achieved a weekly average television rating of 15.2% in the Kanto region. During its broadcast, the official website hosted a fan poll to gauge audience preference regarding the romantic outcome for the protagonist, Sakura Tohyama. As of June 18, 2013, the poll recorded over 2.3 million votes, with a near-even split between the two male leads.
