The Cicada's Eighth Day
Series Overview
Kiwako Nonomiya is devastated after Takehiro Akiyama, the married man she has been having an affair with, manipulates her into getting an abortion by promising to marry her and then refusing to divorce his wife. Kiwako then learns of Takehiro's wife's pregnancy. One morning, while Takehiro and his wife Etsuko are away, Kiwako sneaks into their home to get a look at their six-month-old child. Without a thought for the consequences, she carries the baby away. Kiwako then raises the child as her own, while being a fugitive from the law.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
45 min per episode
2010 – 2010
Premiered: Tue, Mar 30, 2010
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Fujio, Akimitsu Sasaki
Taeko Asano, Mitsuyo Kakuta
Toshiyuki Watanabe
WAKUI Masafumi
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Fujio
Director
Akimitsu Sasaki
Director
Taeko Asano
Screenplay
WAKUI Masafumi
Editor
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What is The Cicada's Eighth Day about?
Kiwako Nonomiya is devastated after Takehiro Akiyama, the married man she has been having an affair with, manipulates her into getting an abortion by promising to marry her and then refusing to divorce his wife. Kiwako then learns of Takehiro's wife's pregnancy. One morning, while Takehiro and his wife Etsuko are away, Kiwako sneaks into their home to get a look at their six-month-old child. Without a thought for the consequences, she carries the baby away. Kiwako then raises the child as her own, while being a fugitive from the law.
How many seasons does The Cicada's Eighth Day have?
The Cicada's Eighth Day comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Cicada's Eighth Day?
Key cast members in The Cicada's Eighth Day include Rei Dan, Seiran Kobayashi, Kie Kitano, Yuka Itaya, Kanji Tsuda.
Who created or directed The Cicada's Eighth Day?
The Cicada's Eighth Day was developed and directed by Takashi Fujio, Akimitsu Sasaki.