Series synopsis
TsumaSho, also known as 妻、小学生になる。 is a Japanese animation comedy drama television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on October 6, 2024. It ended on December 22, 2024. It stars Daisuke Hirakawa, Aoi Yuuki, Maiko Nomura and Sachiko Kojima.
Keisuke Niijima has lived in grief since his wife, Takae, passed away 10 years ago. But when a young girl visits, claiming to be Takae reincarnated, Keisuke and his daughter, Mai, are drawn into a miraculous reunion. As the girl reveals intimate details only they could know, the Niijima family slowly begins to heal, rediscovering love and warmth in the most unexpected way.
Premise
Keisuke Niijima has lived in grief since his wife, Takae, passed away 10 years ago. But when a young girl visits, claiming to be Takae reincarnated, Keisuke and his daughter, Mai, are drawn into a miraculous reunion. As the girl reveals intimate details only they could know, the Niijima family slowly begins to heal, rediscovering love and warmth in the most unexpected way.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Daisuke Hirakawa as Keisuke Niijima (voice)
- Aoi Yuuki as Takae Niijima (voice) / Marika Shiraishi (voice)
- Maiko Nomura as Mai Niijima (voice)
- Sachiko Kojima as Chika Shiraishi (voice)
- Mutsuki Iwanaka as Renji Aikawa (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 6, 2024 | December 22, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Family Again Keisuke fell in love with Takae when they met through work. They got married and had a daughter, Mai, before Takae was tragically killed in an accident. Ten years later, an elementary school student appears on Keisuke's doorstep saying, "I am your wife!" |
October 6, 2024 |
| 2 |
Right Now Keisuke and Mai are thrilled that Takae has returned to them, even if it is in the body of a grade schooler. They devote themselves to making up for lost time together. Meanwhile, Takae is dealing with family issues in her other life as a fourth grader. |
October 13, 2024 |
| 3 |
One Step Forward Mai starts working at a new job but gets depressed after struggling to connect with her first client. To cheer her up, Takae invites her to see a fireworks show. Keisuke decides to stop by as well and happens to bump into his coworker Moriya on the way. |
October 20, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2024 |
| Last aired | December 22, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |