Series synopsis
Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta!, also known as エラいところに嫁いでしまった! is a Japanese comedy family television series that premiered on tv asahi on January 11, 2007. It ended on March 8, 2007. It stars Yukie Nakama, Shosuke Tanihara, Keiko Matsuzaka and Natsuna Watanabe.
Makimura Kimiko, freelance journalist and city-girl extraordinaire, marries into a traditional Japanese family. Most overbearing of the Yamamoto Family members is Isojiro's mother, Shimako, who seems to think Kimiko is the perfect wife whose knowledge of the traditional Japanese arts knows no bounds. Kimiko on the other hand is sloppy, a bad cook unless it happens to be microwavable, and couldn't tell a shamisen from a bagpipe if her life depended on it. Bombarded by customs, Kimiko's only desir ...
Premise
Makimura Kimiko, freelance journalist and city-girl extraordinaire, marries into a traditional Japanese family. Most overbearing of the Yamamoto Family members is Isojiro's mother, Shimako, who seems to think Kimiko is the perfect wife whose knowledge of the traditional Japanese arts knows no bounds. Kimiko on the other hand is sloppy, a bad cook unless it happens to be microwavable, and couldn't tell a shamisen from a bagpipe if her life depended on it. Bombarded by customs, Kimiko's only desire is to never step foot in the Main House again. But with the interference of her husband, Isojiro, who can't seem to say no to his mother, Kimiko finds herself back in a place she calls Hell and smack in the midst of some crazy tradition her in-laws want her to participate in.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yukie Nakama as Kimiko Yamamoto
- Shosuke Tanihara as Isojiro Yamamoto
- Keiko Matsuzaka as Shimako Yamamoto
- Natsuna Watanabe as Yamamoto Nao
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 9 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | January 11, 2007 | March 8, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Wedding Tradition Makimura Kimiko, freelance journalist and city-girl extraordinaire, marries into a traditional Japanese family. Most overbearing of the Yamamoto Family members is Isojiro's mother, Shimako, who seems to think Kimiko is the perfect wife whose knowledge of the traditional Japanese arts knows no bounds. Kimiko on the other hand is sloppy, a bad cook unless it happens to be microwavable, and couldn't tell a shamisen from a bagpipe if her life depended on it. Bombarded by customs, Kimiko's only desire is to never step foot in the Main House again. But with the interference of her husband, Isojiro, who can't seem to say no to his mother, Kimiko finds herself back in a place she calls Hell and smack in the midst of some crazy tradition her in-laws want her to participate in. |
January 11, 2007 |
| 2 | Large Funeral Ceremony | January 18, 2007 |
| 3 | New Year's Girl! Counterattack of marriage | January 25, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 11, 2007 |
| Last aired | March 8, 2007 |
| Status | Ended |