Series synopsis
More Than Words, also known as モアザンワーズ is a Japanese comedy drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on September 16, 2022. It ended on November 18, 2022. It was created by Homer Novicio. It stars Ryoko Fujino, Yuzu Aoki, Daisuke Nakagawa and Daiki Kanechika.
Mieko and Makio's youthful friendship with Eiji evolves into love, parenthood, and reunions, painting a bittersweet portrait of growing up.
Premise
Mieko and Makio's youthful friendship with Eiji evolves into love, parenthood, and reunions, painting a bittersweet portrait of growing up.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryoko Fujino as Takagi Mieko
- Yuzu Aoki as Senoo Makio
- Daisuke Nakagawa as Fukunaga Eiji
- Daiki Kanechika as Sugimoto Asato
- Kuranosuke Sasaki as Fukunaga Yosuke
- Rie Tomosaka as Takagi Kaoru
- Hirona Yamazaki as Fukunaga Anna
- Ai Mikami as Sakaki Michiru
Supporting cast
- Sanae Miyata as Fukunaga Rena
- Tomokazu Seki as [Izakaya manager]
- Aine Hara as [Student]
- Moka Kamishiraishi
- Nao Omori
- Takumi Saitoh as [Asato's brother]
Guest cast
- Aine Hara as [Student]
- Moka Kamishiraishi
- Nao Omori
- Takumi Saitoh as [Asato's brother]
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 10 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 16, 2022 | November 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Do I Want? High schooler Mieko has difficulties dealing with the opposite sex. Her boyfriend turns violent one night, and she flees from the house. In the streets, she runs into Makio, a fellow classmate, and the two begin to hang out more and more. They even decide to get a part-time job together, where they meet college student Eiji. |
September 16, 2022 |
| 2 |
The Lake Mieko, Makio, and Eiji grow close and spend time together outside of work. The three of them head to a lake for some BBQ. When Eiji drives his younger friends home, he realizes that he is developing feelings for Makio. |
September 23, 2022 |
| 3 |
What Do You Mean by "Like"? t's almost summer vacation for Mieko and Makio. Eiji's sister, Anna, suggests they go stay at their parents' villa. Everyone has a great time, but through a strange turn of events, Eiji reveals how he truly feels about Makio… |
September 30, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 2022 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |