Series synopsis
Oichi Fushigi Gatari, also known as おいち不思議がたり is a Japanese mystery drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NHK on September 1, 2024. It ended on October 20, 2024. It stars Wakana Aoi, Asuka Kudo, Shono Hayama and Takaaki Enoki.
The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with ...
Premise
The story is set in Edo's Fukagawa district, where the heroine, Oichi, dreams of becoming a doctor and assists her father, a physician named Shōan. Oichi possesses a special ability: she can hear the "voices" and see the "figures" of those who have passed away with unresolved regrets. With a cheerful and positive outlook, Oichi, together with a local police chief, delves into the darkness of human nature, solving mysteries along the way. While the story offers the thrill of a period mystery with unexpected culprits, it is also a coming-of-age tale of Oichi as she struggles and ultimately carves out her own path using her unique powers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Wakana Aoi as Oichi
- Asuka Kudo as Shinkichi
- Shono Hayama
- Takaaki Enoki
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 1, 2024 | October 20, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | September 1, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | September 8, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | September 15, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 1, 2024 |
| Last aired | October 20, 2024 |
| Status | ended |