Lion no Kakurega

Lion no Kakurega (Japanese: ライオンの隠れ家) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TBS from October 11 to December 20, 2024. The series consists of 11 episodes and was broadcast in the network's Friday 22:00 time slot.

Plot

The story follows Hiroto Komori, a kind young man working at a city hall, and his younger brother, Michito Komori. Michito, who is on the autism spectrum, possesses a talent for the arts and a unique sense of perception, though he struggles with communication. The brothers lead a peaceful life until a young boy named Lion appears and enters their lives, forcing them to take him in.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast, including:

• Yuya Yagira as Hiroto Komori
• Ryota Bando as Michito Komori
• Tasuku Sato as Lion
• Asuka Saito as Mio Makimura
• Taiiku Okazaki as Yota Sadamoto

Production

The drama was directed by Toshio Tsuboi, Takahiro Aoyama, and Masahide Izumi, with a screenplay written by Koji Tokuo and Yoshino Ichinohe. It succeeded the drama Smiling Matryoshka in its time slot.

Reception

The series recorded an average viewership rating of 6.5% in the Kanto region throughout its 11-episode run, with the final episode achieving a peak rating of 8.0%.