Official Website
www.nhk.or.jp/drama/yoru/densetsu
Broadcast
From 11.30 p.m., Saturdays, 1 February 2020
Network
NHK
Story
Mei is the legendary wizard that participated in a crusade to fight off the Demon King who tried to take over the world, and restore world peace. Now Mei is a full-time housewife struggling to raise her 8-month-old baby daughter Satsuki and to do housework on her own. One day, the King despatches his officer Kato to Mei’s place. She is told that the Demon King has reawakened after the seal was broken and seems to have captured towns on the border with a swift invasion of their territory. The King wants her to subdue the Demon King. However, Mei protests. It is impossible in her present situation. Her husband Mob is unreliable and there is no vacancy in the nursery school for her baby. But she decides to take the plunge, entrusting Satsuki to Mob while she attends a party to celebrate the reunion of the legendary group. Although the members are elated to meet again, each of them have their worries. There are clearly difficulties in store in their quest to defeat the Demon King. Will Mei be able to overcome numerous obstacles and achieve world peace while she raises her child?
Characters
Maeda Atsuko as Mei
The most powerful wizard in history who once subdued the Demon King. She is now battling with raising her child and doing the housework on her own even though she is married. A first-time mother with an 8-month-old baby daughter Satsuki, she strongly believes that this is a mother’s job and is unable to tell her husband Mob who will not participate in bringing up their child together.
Tamaoki Reo as Mob
Mei’s husband. He loves to game as he pleases and fall asleep in his clothes. He firmly believes that a man is the pillar of a family and has been hiding the fact that he feels inferior to his wife. Although he dotes on his daughter, he will not change her diapers after she poops. He is easily flattered and a good guy.
Inowaki Kai as Kato
A young officer who serves the King. He is upright in his work and also popular. During the Demon King’s invasion 10 years ago, Mei saved his family. He scrambles in an attempt to support Mei who is now torn between adventure and raising her baby. However, he is at the mercy of his King’s unreasonable requests and never free from trouble.
Daito Shunsuke as Masamune
A handsome legendary hero who works for a trading company and is about to have his second child. He was the first to take paternal leave but came under intense pressure within the company and has been suffering from exhaustion. He makes attempts at signature leadership quotes but because he is perfunctory at heart, nothing particularly good can be said about it. He and Mob are actually are not good friends. An attention seeker who has a repertoire of songs he can sing.
Megumi as Bella
A legendary thief. She has all sorts of information at her finger tips and sees through the world. A divorcee raising her 8-year-old son on her own, she is a working mother in a male-dominated company of thieves with the policy “one theft a day”. She is like the unofficial boss that brings the individual members together.
Okura Koji as King
The king who rules Mei’s country. He loves to say “Aren’t I great?” and constantly bothers his officer Kato and three ministers. He has no interest in policies on raising children. His dream is to host the international rugby championships in his country. He seems irresponsible but occasionally makes incisive remarks.
Daichi Mao as Demon King
The king of the demon world. Even though she has been carrying out research on humans for her invasion, she is no able to understand the notion of male and female because demons are hermaphrodites. She resorts to taking advantage of the declining birth rate, child on waiting list and solo parenting in the human world. She often says humans are complicated and mysterious.
Scriptwriters
Tamada Shinya (Joker x Face, Joshi Kousei no Mudazukai)
Oike Yoko
Original Work
Densetsu no Okaasan by Kanemoto
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