Magerarenai Onna
Magerarenai Onna (Japanese: 曲げられない女) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV from January 13 to March 17, 2010. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast on Wednesday nights at 22:00. The screenplay was written by Kazuhiko Yukawa, with direction by Seiichi Nagumo, Hiroshi Yoshino, and Kento Kiuchi.
Plot Synopsis
The story follows Saki Ogiwara, a 32-year-old clerk working at a law firm. Despite her professional role, her personal ambition is to become a lawyer. The narrative explores her persistence as she attempts to pass the bar exam, having faced failure for nine consecutive years. Her life is contrasted with that of her friend, Riko Asami, a housewife and mother who navigates social pressures through deception.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast led by Miho Kanno. Key cast members include:
- Miho Kanno as Saki Ogiwara
- Shosuke Tanihara as Mitsuhiko Aida
- Takashi Tsukamoto as Masato Tsukamoto
- Hiromi Nagasaku as Riko Asami
Reception
The series achieved a weekly average rating of 14.6% in the Kanto region. The final episode recorded the highest viewership of the series at 18.6%.
| Episode | Date | Ratings (Kanto Region) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 01/13/2010 | 15.4% |
| 02 | 01/20/2010 | 11.0% |
| 03 | 01/27/2010 | 13.7% |
| 04 | 02/03/2010 | 13.3% |
| 05 | 02/10/2010 | 13.1% |
| 06 | 02/17/2010 | 14.5% |
| 07 | 02/24/2010 | 13.6% |
| 08 | 03/03/2010 | 15.9% |
| 09 | 03/10/2010 | 16.4% |
| 10 | 03/17/2010 | 18.6% |