Series synopsis
Hirayasumi, also known as ひらやすみ is a Japanese drama comedy television series that premiered on NHK G on November 3, 2025. It ended on December 4, 2025. It stars Amane Okayama, Nana Mori and Satomi Kobayashi.
At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people around him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.
Premise
At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future—and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people around him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Amane Okayama as Hiroto Ikuta
- Nana Mori as Natsumi Kobayashi
- Satomi Kobayashi as Narration (voice)
Guest cast
- Toshie Negishi as Hanae Wada
- Riho Yoshioka as Yomogi Tachibana
- Kaito Yoshimura as Hideki Noguchi
- Misako Renbutsu as Saki Noguchi
- Nazuna Mitsushima as Akari Yokoyama
- Taro Suruga as Yasuki Nikaido
- Bengal as Shibusawa
- Shigeru Saiki as Uno
- Kazunari Tosa as Eto
- Shingo Otsu as Maruo
- Rion Fukumuro as Reina Nakajima
- Nagi Murata as Yoshinaga
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | November 3, 2025 | December 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Hiroto is a 29-year-old part-timer without a care in the world-no troubles, no lovers, no stable job. Twice a week, he visits the house of an elderly woman he met on a whim to share a meal with her. One winter, she suddenly dies, leaving the house to Hiroto. Three months later, Hiroto's sensitive cousin Natsumi comes to live with him while attending an art university. |
November 3, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Natsumi blunders through her self-introduction at art university and is convinced she blew her only chance to make new friends. Meanwhile, Hiroto hangs out with his old high school friend Hideki Noguchi, despite his concern over Natsumi's sullen mood. After some celebratory news, Hiroto's trip home is interrupted by a sudden phone call from Natsumi… |
November 4, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Yomogi Tachibana visits a fish pond where Hiroto works part-time. After watching her make busy phone calls while fishing, Hiroto ultimately does something to offend her. This bothers Hiroto until his friend Hideki brings high-quality beef on his way home from work. While the two of them enjoy a meal at Hiroto's house, Natsumi grumpily secludes herself in her room. |
November 5, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 3, 2025 |
| Last aired | December 4, 2025 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 22:45:00 |