Nippon Ichi no Saitei Otoko: Watashi no Kazoku wa Nisemono datta

Nippon Ichi no Saitei Otoko: Watashi no Kazoku wa Nisemono datta (Japan's Number One Jerk Salaryman) is an 11-episode Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from January 9 to March 20, 2025. The series was broadcast in the network's Thursday 22:00 time slot.

Plot

The story follows Ippei Omori, a former television reporter who loses his job following a scandal driven by his outdated social attitudes. Disillusioned and unemployed, Ippei moves into his late father's home. He soon invites his brother-in-law, Shosuke Kohara—a widower raising two children alone—to move in with him. While Ippei initially harbors a dislike for family life, he begins performing household chores and assisting with the children. His sudden change in behavior is motivated by a desire to run for a local ward assembly election; he believes that presenting himself as a family man will improve his public image and help him secure a political career. As he navigates this charade, his interactions with his housemates lead him to confront various social issues, gradually altering his perspective on life.

Cast

Production and Reception

The series was directed by Takuro Oikawa, with a writing team including Yosuke Masaike, Naomi Hiruta, Satoko Okazaki, and Hayato Miura. The show achieved an average viewership rating of 4.0% in the Kanto region during its 11-episode run.