Series synopsis
Over-the-Shoulder Lover, also known as 肩ごしの恋人 is a Japanese comedy drama romance television series that premiered on TBS on July 5, 2007. It ended on September 6, 2007. It was created by Kei Yuikawa. It stars Ryoko Yonekura, Megumi Nakayama, Seiichi Tanabe and Saki Takaoka.
This is the dramatized version of the Naoki Award-winning novel by author, Kei Yuikawa. Moe Hayasaka is an office worker in an import service company who cannot devote herself in romance. On the other hand, Moe’s close friend, Ruriko Murono, who snatches Moe’s boy friend away to marry him for her third time, is interested in nothing but romantic affairs. Through their love and friendship, this drama portrays women in their 30s being rocked by marriage, divorce, infidelity, and work.
Premise
This is the dramatized version of the Naoki Award-winning novel by author, Kei Yuikawa. Moe Hayasaka is an office worker in an import service company who cannot devote herself in romance. On the other hand, Moe’s close friend, Ruriko Murono, who snatches Moe’s boy friend away to marry him for her third time, is interested in nothing but romantic affairs. Through their love and friendship, this drama portrays women in their 30s being rocked by marriage, divorce, infidelity, and work.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryoko Yonekura as Moe Hayasaka
- Megumi Nakayama as Chika Kakizaki
- Seiichi Tanabe as Yusuke Kakizaki
- Saki Takaoka as Ruriko Murono
- Masaru Nagai as Nobuyuki Murono
- Yoko Mitsuya as Eri Yamashita
- Yoshika Gaja as Miki Matsushita
- Kazuma Sano as Takashi Akiyama
Supporting cast
- Asuka Shibuya as Nanako Akiyama
- Mayumi Wakamura as Itsuko Takano
- Jun Kaname as Ryo
- Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Bun-chan
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | July 5, 2007 | September 6, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | July 5, 2007 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | July 12, 2007 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | July 19, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 5, 2007 |
| Last aired | September 6, 2007 |
| Status | Ended |