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The Many Faces of Ito

6.9 / 10

2017

1 season

8 episodes

DramaMystery

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.

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Cast

Fumino Kimura

Nozomi Sasaki

Mirai Shida

Elaiza Ikeda

Kaho

Kei Tanaka

Yuki Yamada

Tomoya Nakamura

Rio Yamashita

Masaki Okada

Jingi Irie

1.A: The Neglected Woman, Part 1
16-08-201723m
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.
2.A: The Neglected Woman, Part 2
23-08-201723m
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.
3.B: The Crustacean, Part 1
30-08-201723m
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.
4.B: The Crustacean, Part 2
06-09-201723m
Shuko's story connects perfectly with Tomomi's, much to TV producer Tamura's delight, making Rio even more hopeful for her screenplay.
5.C: The Lonely Woman, Part 1
13-09-201723m
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.
6.C: The Lonely Woman, Part 2
20-09-201723m
Feeling insecure over her best friend Miki's relationship, Satoko decides to seduce Ito, putting her friendship in jeopardy.
7.D: The Educated Novice, Part 1
27-09-201723m
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.
8.D: The Educated Novice, Part 2
04-10-201722m
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.

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