“Widower Keisuke, estranged from daughter Mai, gets a second chance at healing when a mysterious visitor arrives.”
TsumaSho
妻、小学生になる。
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Synopsis
Widower Keisuke, estranged from daughter Mai, gets a second chance at healing when a mysterious visitor arrives.
The moments Keisuke Niijima shared with his wife, Takae, were the happiest in his life. After their first meeting as coworkers, the bond between them gradually became stronger. They eventually married and were blessed with a daughter named Mai soon after. However, following a life-altering event, time seems to have stopped for Keisuke, resulting in his inability to build a proper relationship with his daughter. Ten years later, the gloomy Niijima household is bound for change when an unexpected visitor arrives at their door. This mysterious encounter begins to transform Keisuke's world, offering him a chance to reconnect with what he thought was lost forever. As new possibilities emerge, Keisuke must navigate the delicate balance between holding onto the past and embracing an uncertain future that could either heal old wounds or create new ones.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 36 sampled reviews
What 36 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
5.1 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.3
↑ 0.11
Running avg · Oct 2024 → Nov 2025
- 8 “This series is a perfect, realistic masterpiece that completely changed my perspective on the romance genre. While I felt slightly conflicted about the ending—wishing for more while simultaneously...”
- 8 “The premise is executed with surprising realism, featuring a simple yet engaging plot and deeply relatable characters that effectively convey strong emotions. While the title is cringe-worthy and...”
- 9 “This is one of the best anime of the season, offering a unique, wholesome story that delivers both joy and tears alongside beautiful art and strong character development. While the middle portion...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2024 – Dec 2024 Fall 2024
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23764 catalog
Produced by
- Studio Pierrot Producer
- VAP Producer
- Houbunsha Producer
- TC Entertainment Producer
- BS11 Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer
- Yomiuri TV Enterprise Producer