Overview
Series synopsis
The Ghost Writer's Wife, also known as ばけばけ is a Japanese drama family television series that premiered on NHK BS on September 29, 2025. It ended on March 27, 2026. It stars Akari Takaishi, Tommy Bastow, Ryo Yoshizawa and Takashi Okabe.
In Meiji-era Matsue, a fallen samurai’s daughter and a lonely foreign teacher connect through ghost stories and an unlikely friendship.
Premise
In Meiji-era Matsue, a fallen samurai’s daughter and a lonely foreign teacher connect through ghost stories and an unlikely friendship.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Akari Takaishi as Matsuno Toki
- Tommy Bastow as Lefcada Haven
- Ryo Yoshizawa as Nishikoori Yuichi
- Takashi Okabe as Matsuno Tsukasanosuke
- Chizuru Ikewaki as Matsuno Fumi
- Fumiyo Kohinata as Matsuno Kanemon
- Shinichi Tsutsumi as Ushimizu Den
- Keiko Kitagawa as Ushimizu Tae
Supporting cast
- Rihito Itagaki as Ushimizu Sannojo
- Kanichiro as Yamane Ginjiro
- Honami Sato as Nami
- Wan Marui as Nozu Sawa
- Shiro Sano as Eto Yasumune
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 125 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 125 | September 29, 2025 | March 27, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
125 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 29, 2025 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 30, 2025 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | October 1, 2025 |
Production
Genres
Drama, Family
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK BS |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 29, 2025 |
| Last aired | March 27, 2026 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |