Series synopsis
Tokyo Girl, also known as 東京女子図鑑 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Prime Video on December 16, 2016. It ended on February 24, 2017. It was created by Yuki Tanada. It stars Asami Mizukawa, Tsuyoshi Abe, Hana Hizuki and Syohei Ueki.
The story follows Aya from the time she moves to Tokyo at age 23 up until she turns 40. Aya has to adjust to the different values and perceptions of the big city as she struggles with challenging situations. We get to follow Aya’s move from one neighborhood to another as she maneuvers her career and love life.
Premise
The story follows Aya from the time she moves to Tokyo at age 23 up until she turns 40. Aya has to adjust to the different values and perceptions of the big city as she struggles with challenging situations. We get to follow Aya’s move from one neighborhood to another as she maneuvers her career and love life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Asami Mizukawa as Aya Saito
- Tsuyoshi Abe as Naoki
- Hana Hizuki as Yoshida Yuki
- Syohei Ueki as Keisuke
- Satomi Tezuka as Saito Fumiko
- Airi Matsuyama
- Hanasaka Shiina as Aya Saito (young)
- Masumi Nomura
Supporting cast
Guest cast
- Sumire Ashina as Eiko
- Hideki Nakano
- Ai Yamamoto as Gravure idol
- Masako Chiba as Teacher
- Juri Ihata as Okawa Ryoko
- Daisuke Sasaki as Hirota Kenichi
- Win Morisaki as Takayuki
- Yu Koyanagi as Ryo
- Eiji Akaso as Kohei
- Natsuko as Mako
- Tomomi Miyashita as Reiko
- Maki Sakai
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | December 16, 2016 | February 24, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Girl from Akita Aya dreams of living in Tokyo. As a high school student, she visits Harajuku. She realizes that in Tokyo, no one takes notice of her beauty. Years later, she finally moves to Tokyo to start her new life. Her first home is in Sangenjaya. People at her new job, a clothing company, spend time and money enjoying their private life. Aya thinks about what kind of woman she should be in such a workplace. |
December 16, 2016 |
| 2 |
Dream Life in Tokyo - The Beginning of a Survival Aya meets Naoki, who has a sweet yet simple smile -- just like the Sangenjaya district. They gradually become attracted to each other. She is getting comfortable at her job. Her coworkers often go to dating parties, and Ryoko, an experienced dater, dislikes Yuki for dating as often as her. Keisuke and Aya witness their fierce battle, and Naoki is anxious about Yuki's promiscuity. |
December 23, 2016 |
| 3 |
Friday 8 PM at Ebisu Station Aya has a successful career. Naoki is waiting for her at home. It seems that everything is working out, but she feels dissatisfied. She goes to a dating party and meets men who are full of confidence – like the Ebisu district. Aya falls in love with Takayuki, a handsome elite businessman. She chooses to shine as a Tokyo woman rather than be satisfied with happiness that she can earn back home. |
December 30, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 16, 2016 |
| Last aired | February 24, 2017 |
| Runtime | 20 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |