If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student
If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student
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If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student

8.6 / 10 · 16 votes
TV-PG
2022
~47 min / ep
1 season
10 episodes
FamilyComedyDrama

A story that begins when a husband, who lost his beloved wife ten years ago and lost the meaning of life, and his daughter are unexpectedly reunited with their wife/mother. As his wife is reborn as a ten-year-old elementary school student, the family is reborn.

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[新金曜ドラマ]『妻、小学生になる。』家族の時間が 再び動き出す!! 1月21日スタート【TBS】

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A widower begins to find hope again when a little girl appears, claiming to be the reincarnation of his wife who died a decade before.

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    9.5
    21-01-202259 min

    Since the death of his wife, time has all but stopped for Keisuke and his 20-year-old daughter. Then one day, a strange girl barges into their home.

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    28-01-202245 min

    Fully convinced that Marika is the reincarnation of his wife, Keisuke feels happier than he has in years. Meanwhile, Mai goes on her first group date.

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    04-02-202245 min

    For her new job, Mai visits a client for the first time and catches the eye of the boss' son. Later, Marika checks up on Takae's brother, Yuri.

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    11-02-202245 min

    Keisuke and Mai finally meet Marika's mother, and she's not at all what they expected. Marika realizes that she can't draw the way she used to.

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    18-02-202245 min

    Chika lashes out and throws Marika out of the house, leaving her to stay with the Niijimas. The next day, Renji asks Mai to help him buy a new computer.

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    25-02-202245 min

    While Chika struggles with her new reality, Marika finds that as memories of Takae’s life take root in her mind, memories of her own life start to fade.

  • Episode 7

    7.Episode 7

    04-03-202245 min

    Yuri takes Keisuke, Mai — and even Marika — to visit his lonely mother. While reuniting with relatives, Marika hears about how much they miss Takae.

  • Episode 8

    8.Episode 8

    11-03-202245 min

    When strange things begin to happen with Marika's memories, Yuri suggests Keisuke consult with Izumo, the author of a bestseller about reincarnation.

  • Episode 9

    9.Episode 9

    18-03-202245 min

    While Marika and Chika make a fresh start, time stops once again for Keisuke, Mai and Yuri as they fall into renewed mourning for Takae.

  • Episode 10

    10.Episode 10

    25-03-202245 min

    Keisuke and Mai have vowed to move on with their lives. But first, Marika — with Takae's memories and Chika’s blessing — returns for one final visit.

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