Series synopsis
Desperate Motherhood, also known as 名前をなくした女神 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on April 12, 2011. It stars Kana Kurashina, Yoshino Kimura, Nishida Natsumi and Yumi Adachi.
The story focuses on a group of moms who all have children around the same age. These women form a bond through sharing their anxieties about raising their children, each coming from a different background. However, the friendship between the five women also turns to jealousy and betrayal, due to the fact that their children are all taking similar entrance exams for elementary school.
Premise
The story focuses on a group of moms who all have children around the same age. These women form a bond through sharing their anxieties about raising their children, each coming from a different background. However, the friendship between the five women also turns to jealousy and betrayal, due to the fact that their children are all taking similar entrance exams for elementary school.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kana Kurashina as Shindo Mao
- Yoshino Kimura as Motomiya Reina
- Nishida Natsumi as Higashino Rumi
- Yumi Adachi as Fukazawa Masami
- Ryo as Sawada Rikako
- Machiko Ono as Anno Chihiro
- Anne Watanabe as Akiyama Yuko
- Takeshi Tsuruno as Akiyama Takumi
Supporting cast
- Issey Takahashi as Anno Hidetaka
- Seiran Kobayashi as Motomiya Ayaka
- Kanon Tani as Shindo Rara
- Masato Hagiwara as Yuki Hiromi
- Masataka Tsutsumi as Koga
Guest cast
- Masataka Tsutsumi as Koga
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | April 12, 2011 | June 21, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The start of the war between the women! Welcome to the mother-friends hell… | April 12, 2011 |
| 2 | Chilling reunion | April 19, 2011 |
| 3 | Now, the family bond is tested | April 26, 2011 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 12, 2011 |
| Last aired | June 21, 2011 |
| Status | continue |