Series synopsis
Ripe for the Picking, also known as 瓜を破る～一線を越えた、その先には is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on TBS on January 23, 2024. It ended on March 19, 2024. It was created by Satoko Okazaki, Motoko Takahashi. It stars Koharu Kusumi, Taiki Sato, Wakana Sakai and Kaho Tsuchimura.
An unassuming office lady decides to finally get the relationship experience she lacks. But dating means dealing with men and her inner struggles.
~~ Adapted from the manga series "Uri wo Waru" (瓜を破る) by Itakura Azusa (板倉梓).
Premise
An unassuming office lady decides to finally get the relationship experience she lacks. But dating means dealing with men and her inner struggles.
~~ Adapted from the manga series "Uri wo Waru" (瓜を破る) by Itakura Azusa (板倉梓).
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Koharu Kusumi as Kosaka Maiko
- Taiki Sato as Kagiya Senri
- Wakana Sakai as Misono Miyuki
- Kaho Tsuchimura as Somei Nana
- Ruka Ishikawa as Kodaira Ren
- Yuki Izumisawa as Hara Yukinari
- Shunsuke Kubozuka as Makoto Saotome
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 23, 2024 | March 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Thirty-two-year-old Maiko Kosaka is frustrated by her lack of sexual experience. After reuniting with her ex-boyfriend, she makes a bold request. |
January 23, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A depressed Kosaka receives some misguided advice about maintaining balance from her coworker Nana Somei — whose own life slowly begins to crumble. |
January 30, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Hara opens up to Kosaka about his sexuality. Somei receives a message from her ex-boyfriend Kiyokawa, who is now a successful manga author. |
February 6, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 23, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 19, 2024 |
| Status | ended |