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My Worst Friend

TV Show 2023 15m/ep 8.0 /10 Ended
NHK G A NHK G Original
Directed by Shinichiro Hashizume

Hotaru Kasamatsu is a college senior stuck in the job hunt and watching rejection pile up around her. Her routine is interrupted when she crosses paths with Miharu Kagiya, a former classmate who has become the classroom's brightest presence, handling disputes with calm logic and drawing the... Read more

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About My Worst Friend

Hotaru Kasamatsu is a college senior stuck in the job hunt and watching rejection pile up around her. Her routine is interrupted when she crosses paths with Miharu Kagiya, a former classmate who has become the classroom's brightest presence, handling disputes with calm logic and drawing the spotlight to herself. Miharu's effortless savvy and center stage confidence stir a mix of admiration and resentment in Hotaru, who longs to be seen the same way. In a bold bid to imitate a version of herself that seems to work, Hotaru signs up for the employment exam and sails through the first screening. She keeps the ruse alive through interview after interview, chasing a path that looks clear but grows increasingly tangled.

Directed by Shinichiro Hashizume, My Worst Friend premiered in 2023. Created by Ruri Hyodo, the drama features Aju Makita as Hotaru Kasamatsu, Akari Takaishi as Miharu Kagiya, and Mahiro Takasugi as Kento Aizawa.

The series examines ambition, performance and the pressure to present a flawless image in competitive environments. It mines the tension between friendship and rivalry, offering quiet observations on self worth, mentorships, and the cost of chasing approval.

Details

Release Date
August 21, 2023
Episode Length
15m
User Ratings
2 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
32
Network
NHK G, NHK
Status
Ended
Genres
Drama
Country
Japan
Studio
NHK Osaka

Cast

Aju Makita

Aju Makita

Hotaru Kasamatsu

Akari Takaishi

Akari Takaishi

Miharu Kagiya

Mahiro Takasugi

Mahiro Takasugi

Kento Aizawa

Yuki Kura

Yuki Kura

Shingo Nagano

Mikako Ichikawa

Mikako Ichikawa

Satomi Azuma

Saaya

Saaya

Sae Sakurai

Rinka Kumada

Rinka Kumada

Wakana Joshima

Manami Igashira

Manami Igashira

Hikari Ishikawa

Mahiru Konno

Mahiru Konno

Junko Kasamatsu

Magi

Magi

Kenjiro Kasamatsu

Director: Shinichiro Hashizume

Created by: Ruri Hyodo

Seasons (1 season, 32 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

32 episodes - 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

My Worst Friend is not currently available to stream, rent, or buy online in the US. Check back later for updates.

My Worst Friend has 1 season with a total of 32 episodes.

With a rating of 8.0/10 from 2 viewers, My Worst Friend is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

Hotaru Kasamatsu is a college senior stuck in the job hunt and watching rejection pile up around her. Her routine is interrupted when she crosses paths with Miharu Kagiya, a former classmate who has become the classroom's brightest presence, handling disputes with calm logic and drawing the spotl...

My Worst Friend stars Aju Makita, Akari Takaishi, Mahiro Takasugi, Yuki Kura, and Mikako Ichikawa.

My Worst Friend was created by Ruri Hyodo.

My Worst Friend was released on August 21, 2023.

My Worst Friend is a Drama series.

The available information doesn’t indicate it’s based on a true story. It’s described as a 2023 drama about a college senior dealing with job hunting and a rivalry with her childhood friend Miharu.

Aju Makita plays Hotaru Kasamatsu, the college senior navigating a job-hunting slump.

Akari Takaishi plays Miharu Kagiya, Hotaru's childhood friend and nemesis who thrives in disputes and the spotlight.

The show has 1 season with 32 episodes and is listed as Ended, so there’s no season 2 indicated.