He Who Can't Marry

He Who Can't Marry

結婚できない男

Ended First aired 04/Jul/2006 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 22 episode(s)

Kekkon dekinai otoko, known in English as He Who Can't Marry, is a 2006 Japanese drama broadcast by Fuji TV. The theme song is "Swimmy" by Every Little Thing.

The drama was produced by Kansai Telecasting Corporation and Media Mix Japan.

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Season 2 · Season 2

10 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Oct/2019

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S2E10

So What if I Want a Happily Ever After!!

Air date: 10/Dec/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

The former wife of Kimura, who Kuwano is working on the architectural aspect of a house, decides to pursue legal action over the building of the house...Meanwhile, the defense counsel of the former wife is Madoka...

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S2E9

So What if I'm Sincere!!

Air date: 03/Dec/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

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After collapasing at work, Kuwano gets taken into Nakagawa's hospital. Meanwhile, rather than acting in a cool way which they usually do towards him, Madoka and co come to pay a visit at the hospital...

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S2E8

So What if I Don't Congratulate You on Your Wedding!!

Air date: 26/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

After getting the go sign from Kuwano about his marriage, Eiji starts his preparations for getting married with Sakurako. However, Kuwano feels a little uneasy about attending the ceremony…

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S2E7

So What if I Like Cafes!!

Air date: 19/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

Kuwano gets a request from Sakurako for working on a shop design. As an architect who mainly works with houses, he accepts the offer despite feeling reluctant to accept it…

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S2E6

So What if I Judge a Book by its Cover!!

Air date: 12/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

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Kuwano is getting concerned and irritated with a particular blog which rises to third in the rankings. Meanwhile, while he is expressing his stress to Madoka, her cousin suddenly appears before them...

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S2E5

So What if I Ask God for Help!!

Air date: 05/Nov/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

Madoka invites Izumi and Saki to join her on a trip to Kamakura, without letting Kuwano know about their plans. Meanwhile, despite their efforts to have fun without him, they see him in a Shrine at their holiday destination…

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S2E4

So What if I Argue with My Mother!!

Air date: 29/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

After a small fight with her daughter, Kuwano’s mother temporarily moves into his son’s apartment. Meanwhile, a hesitant Kuwano, who detests having anyone other than himself in his flat tries all that he can to push her out…

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S2E3

So What if There's a Rumor with an Actress!!

Air date: 22/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

One night, Kuwano is listening to the slight sound from the girl living next door to him. Meanwhile, despite knowing that his neighbor is an actress, he mischievously plans a cheeky prank...

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S2E2

So What if We Met Online!!

Air date: 15/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 45 min

Summary

Kuwano becomes a new user for a marriage partner search mobile application as a result of one’s playful mind. Meanwhile, even though he feels doubtful of the software, he begins to find it interesting in one way or another…

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S2E1

So What if I Like Being Alone!!

Air date: 08/Oct/2019 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

Summary

It’s been 13 years since we last saw Kuwano. Now, he’s 53 and still in the same apartment room, living a happy life as a single man, only now he surrounds himself with smart speakers and all the other latest high-tech gear. And now that he’s over 50, he’s even more eccentric...

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Season 1 · Season 1

12 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Jul/2006

Season Overview

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S1E12

So What If I've Become Happy?!

Air date: 19/Sep/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E11

So What If I Hate Floral Patterns?!

Air date: 12/Sep/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E10

So What If I Don't Understand a Woman's Heart?!

Air date: 05/Sep/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E9

So What If I Have a Girlfriend?!

Air date: 29/Aug/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E8

So What If I Hate Dogs?!

Air date: 22/Aug/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E7

So What If I Don't Like to Mix With the Relatives?!

Air date: 15/Aug/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E6

So What If I'm Inflexible?!

Air date: 08/Aug/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E5

So What If I Don't Let People Into My Home?!

Air date: 01/Aug/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E4

So What If I Spend My Days Off Alone?!

Air date: 25/Jul/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E3

So What If I Spend My Money the Way I Want to?!

Air date: 18/Jul/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E2

So What If I Eat the Food I Like to Eat?!

Air date: 11/Jul/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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S1E1

So What If I Like to Be Alone?!

Air date: 04/Jul/2006 · Time: 22:00 · Runtime: 60 min

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Cast

Main cast members.

Shinsuke Kuwano

Reiko Takashima

Yoh Yoshida

Yoshiyama Madoka

Yui Natsukawa

Natsumi Hayasaka

Takashi Tsukamoto

Takashi Tsukamoto

Toshinori Omi

Yoshio Nakagawa

Mitsuko Kusabue

Mitsuko Kusabue

Sakurako Moriyama

Hiroyuki Kaneda

Nao

Atsuko Anami

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Takashi Komatsu

Theme Song Performance

Masaya Ozaki

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Quick Facts

Seasons 2

Episodes 22

Year 2006

Status Ended

Runtime 60 min

Language Japanese

Country Japan

Release Info

Schedule Tuesdays at 10:00 PM (60 min)

Timezone Asia/Tokyo

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Network Japan Fuji TV (2006 - 2019)

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