The Many Faces of Ito

24min

Drama

Mystery

A jaded rom-com screenwriter in her 30s mines four love-sick women for their stories under the guise of providing them with romantic advice.

Episodes

Cast

A: The Neglected Woman, Part 1

1. A: The Neglected Woman, Part 1

23min

16th Aug 2017

After offering relationship advice at a promotional event, Rio Yazaki decides to dig deeper when she spots a common thread between four of the women.

A: The Neglected Woman, Part 2

2. A: The Neglected Woman, Part 2

23min

23rd Aug 2017

Focusing on the beautiful sales associate Tomomi Shimahara, Rio Yazaki urges her to lend Ito money even after he neglects her and puts her down.

B: The Crustacean, Part 1

3. B: The Crustacean, Part 1

23min

30th Aug 2017

The Ito described by the second woman Rio consults with is a self-centered, obliviously rude annoyance. Not unlike an up-and-coming writer Rio knows.

B: The Crustacean, Part 2

4. B: The Crustacean, Part 2

23min

6th Sep 2017

Shuko's story connects perfectly with Tomomi's, much to TV producer Tamura's delight, making Rio even more hopeful for her screenplay.

C: The Lonely Woman, Part 1

5. C: The Lonely Woman, Part 1

23min

13th Sep 2017

From the outside, pretty and popular Satoko's got the perfect life. But Rio detects a hidden loneliness, and she can't wait to dig deeper.

C: The Lonely Woman, Part 2

6. C: The Lonely Woman, Part 2

23min

20th Sep 2017

Feeling insecure over her best friend Miki's relationship, Satoko decides to seduce Ito, putting her friendship in jeopardy.

D: The Educated Novice, Part 1

7. D: The Educated Novice, Part 1

23min

27th Sep 2017

After getting dumped by Ito, Miki calls up an old friend -- and it's none other than Rio's young rival, Kuzuken. But that's not the only coincidence.

D: The Educated Novice, Part 2

8. D: The Educated Novice, Part 2

22min

4th Oct 2017

Rio finally finds out who Ito really is, and she's repulsed. Moreover, Ito's written his own script, and it's dangerously similar to hers.

First air date

16th Aug 2017

Last air date

4th Oct 2017

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks