A Couple of Cuckoos

A Couple of Cuckoos

カッコウの許嫁
Ended First aired 24/Apr/2022 Japan Japanese 3 season(s) 58 episode(s)
16-year-old super-studier Nagi Umino, second-year student at the Megurogawa Academy high school, was switched at birth. On his way to a dinner to meet his birth parents, he accidentally meets the brash, outspoken, Erika Amano, who is determined to make Nagi her fake boyfriend as she never wants to actually marry. But once Nagi makes it to dinner, he finds his parents have decided to resolve the hospital switch by conveniently having him marry the daughter his birth parents raised...who turns out to be none other than Erika herself!

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Season 2 · Season 2
12 episode(s) · Air date: 08/Jul/2025
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A lot has happened for Nagi Umino and Erika Amano: they were swapped at birth, learned of their engagement, and have started living under the same roof. The two now share their home with Nagi's sister, Sachi, and his crush, Hiro Segawa. Despite this unusual domestic situation and frequent quarreling, the group is beginning to settle into a life together. However, the return of Nagi's childhood friend Ai Mochizuki to Japan complicates things. Ai suddenly declares her intention to marry Nagi, and although he turns her down, she is committed to having him all to herself. Now with four girls around, each with their own thoughts about him, Nagi must figure out his own feelings and the best way forward.

Season Overview

A lot has happened for Nagi Umino and Erika Amano: they were swapped at birth, learned of their engagement, and have started living under the same roof. The two now share their home with Nagi's sister, Sachi, and his crush, Hiro Segawa. Despite this unusual domestic situation and frequent quarreling, the group is beginning to settle into a life together. However, the return of Nagi's childhood friend Ai Mochizuki to Japan complicates things. Ai suddenly declares her intention to marry Nagi, and although he turns her down, she is committed to having him all to herself. Now with four girls around, each with their own thoughts about him, Nagi must figure out his own feelings and the best way forward.

Season 1 · Season 1
24 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Apr/2022
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Nagi Umino and Erika Amano, a studious high school student and a social media star, had nothing that linked them together—until they found out they were swapped at birth. When the sudden news is revealed to both of their families, their parents quickly devise a proposition with neither Nagi's nor Erika's knowledge: in order to restore them both to their rightful families and ensure everyone's happiness, the two should get engaged. When informed of this, Nagi and Erika are quick to reject the absurd plan, refusing to go along with their parents' wishes. But, with neither party willing to back down, only time can tell where their relationship will go.

Season Overview

Nagi Umino and Erika Amano, a studious high school student and a social media star, had nothing that linked them together—until they found out they were swapped at birth. When the sudden news is revealed to both of their families, their parents quickly devise a proposition with neither Nagi's nor Erika's knowledge: in order to restore them both to their rightful families and ensure everyone's happiness, the two should get engaged. When informed of this, Nagi and Erika are quick to reject the absurd plan, refusing to go along with their parents' wishes. But, with neither party willing to back down, only time can tell where their relationship will go.

S1E24
All That Matters Is That You Two Are Happy
Air date: 02/Oct/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

The household visits the diner to attend Yohei's birthday party and learn some family secrets surrounding them. The next day after a study session, Erika succumbs to a cold that she caught, and the household, including Hiro, scrambles to help her through it.

Summary

The household visits the diner to attend Yohei's birthday party and learn some family secrets surrounding them. The next day after a study session, Erika succumbs to a cold that she caught, and the household, including Hiro, scrambles to help her through it.

S1E23
What Should We Do Now?
Air date: 02/Oct/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

On the day Nagi, Erika, Sachi, and Hiro are to return home, Nagi and Hiro decide to stay behind to collect a shrine stamp from the local temple. However, become of this, their train ride home is canceled due to the stormy weather, thus forcing them to stay at a local inn where things get strangely intimate.

Summary

On the day Nagi, Erika, Sachi, and Hiro are to return home, Nagi and Hiro decide to stay behind to collect a shrine stamp from the local temple. However, become of this, their train ride home is canceled due to the stormy weather, thus forcing them to stay at a local inn where things get strangely intimate.

S1E22
I'll Be There With You
Air date: 25/Sep/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Erika, Hiro, Sachi, and Nagi spend more time at the beach home retreat, and eventually, clues about Erika's missing older brother are found. This incites Nagi to search for him around the nearby town with Erika by his side.

Summary

Erika, Hiro, Sachi, and Nagi spend more time at the beach home retreat, and eventually, clues about Erika's missing older brother are found. This incites Nagi to search for him around the nearby town with Erika by his side.

S1E18
Who is that person?
Air date: 28/Aug/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Nagi is hoping to do the test of courage with Hiro, but Erika takes him instead. Nagi can’t figure out what it is that’s bothering her.

Summary

Nagi is hoping to do the test of courage with Hiro, but Erika takes him instead. Nagi can’t figure out what it is that’s bothering her.

S1E17
Anything could happen right now!
Air date: 21/Aug/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Erika, Hiro, Sachi and Nagi make plans to study at Erika’s vacation house, but there ends up being a slight change in the roster.

Summary

Erika, Hiro, Sachi and Nagi make plans to study at Erika’s vacation house, but there ends up being a slight change in the roster.

S1E11
I can't forget that just happened.
Air date: 03/Jul/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Erika and Nagi are stuck in a power outage. Nagi goes to the front door to find an emergency kit, when the unthinkable happens.

Summary

Erika and Nagi are stuck in a power outage. Nagi goes to the front door to find an emergency kit, when the unthinkable happens.

S1E10
Don't treat me like your kid sister.
Air date: 26/Jun/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Sachi and Nagi go shopping together for a Mother’s Day gift, but they can’t think of anything their mother would appreciate

Summary

Sachi and Nagi go shopping together for a Mother’s Day gift, but they can’t think of anything their mother would appreciate

S1E8
Are you going to marry him?
Air date: 12/Jun/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Sachi notices something going on between Erika and Nagi and decides to try to get to the bottom of it. Both she and Nagi are on the verge of a big decision.

Summary

Sachi notices something going on between Erika and Nagi and decides to try to get to the bottom of it. Both she and Nagi are on the verge of a big decision.

S1E7
Is my fate going to change?
Air date: 05/Jun/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Nagi invites Hiro to join his group for a school field trip. The group is plunged into chaos with the addition of a couple more members.

Summary

Nagi invites Hiro to join his group for a school field trip. The group is plunged into chaos with the addition of a couple more members.

S1E5
Can we do our morning study sessions together...?
Air date: 22/May/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Hiro and Nagi begin studying together in the mornings, but unexpected circumstances put a wrench in their relationship.

Summary

Hiro and Nagi begin studying together in the mornings, but unexpected circumstances put a wrench in their relationship.

S1E2
I'm not going to marry you.
Air date: 01/May/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Nagi and Erika are now engaged, but Nagi can’t wrap his head around how loaded Erika is, and Erika seems to have concerns of her own.

Summary

Nagi and Erika are now engaged, but Nagi can’t wrap his head around how loaded Erika is, and Erika seems to have concerns of her own.

S1E1
You're going to be my boyfriend.
Air date: 24/Apr/2022 · Time: 01:30 · Runtime: 23 min
Summary

Umino Nagi was swapped with another child at birth. He’s going to meet his real parents today, but on his way to school, he meets a girl who is threatening to die to get out of her engagement.

Summary

Umino Nagi was swapped with another child at birth. He’s going to meet his real parents today, but on his way to school, he meets a girl who is threatening to die to get out of her engagement.

Season 0 · Specials
22 episode(s) · Air date: 28/Apr/2022
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