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Series · 2025 · Drama

I Want to Die Alone

★8.2 2025 1 Season TV-MA

Narumi Yamaguchi, a single woman who enjoyed her independent life, suddenly started dating after her admired aunt died alone. After failing to find a partner and being bluntly told by her younger colleague Yuya Nasuda that "marriage security is outdated thinking", she shifted focus from marriage hunting to end-of-life planning.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

(Marriage Hunting) End-of-Life Prep at Age 39

Episode 01

(Marriage Hunting) End-of-Life Prep at Age 39

Jun 21, 2025 · 45 min

Yamaguchi Narumi is thriving in her single life—until the sudden, lonely passing of her admired career-woman aunt shakes her to the core. Panicked, she dives into the world of matchmaking, only to crash and burn due to her age. Forced to face reality by her younger colleague, Yuya Nasuda, Narumi makes a radical shift—from marriage hunting to end-of-life prep.

Comrade Man and My Parents' Plans

Episode 02

Comrade Man and My Parents' Plans

Jun 28, 2025 · 45 min

Narumi realizes her parents must prepare for the end before she does. Because if they don't, she can't! Who is going to look after them? What sort of funeral do they want? What will happen to her career if everything falls into her lap? Desperate for a way to get them started, Narumi devises a plan. Step one? Taking her coworker Nasuda to meet her parents!

Yo! Divorce And End-Of-Life Prep Just Don't Go!

Episode 03

Yo! Divorce And End-Of-Life Prep Just Don't Go!

Jul 12, 2025 · 45 min

Narumi's father, Kazuo, didn't see why his single daughter shouldn't quit her job to look after him should he need care. But once Nasuda confronts him with harsh truths about modern elder care, he begins to rethink things. Narumi can't rejoice for long, though—her mother seems to be contemplating divorce, and Narumi's late-aunt Mitsuko is apparently partly to blame!

Graves, My Ex & The True Enemy

Episode 04

Graves, My Ex & The True Enemy

Jul 19, 2025 · 45 min

Narumi attempts to talk her mother out of divorce, but instead stokes the flames. Meanwhile, with new interest in end of life prep, her father declares he will start investing. Nasuda warns that investment in old age can be risky, and the two attempt to stop him. Noticing her dependence on Nasuda, Narumi decides to do some things for herself and goes to see her ex.

Stand Strong! Fight! Praise Be To Gandhi!

Episode 05

Stand Strong! Fight! Praise Be To Gandhi!

Jul 26, 2025 · 45 min

Eliminating unnecessary costs is a key part of end-of-life prep. Narumi decides to meet her ex, an insurance agent, to go over the plan he set her up with. After so many years, her heart races when she first sees him—successful and eye-catching. Meanwhile, Nasuda grows uneasy about the whole situation and decides the best way to get Narumi's attention is to give her none.

Love Is A Pain

Episode 06

Love Is A Pain

Aug 2, 2025 · 45 min

Intrigued by his silent treatment, Narumi tries to get Nasuda's attention. But that is exactly what he wanted. He learned to manipulate others from his neglectful parents. He admits his feelings for her, explaining how he believed being together with Narumi would allow him to be "normal". Meanwhile, Narumi's family is in a fuss after her father declares he is selling the house.

About the series

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Audience score
★ 8.2 /10

based on 5 votes

Synopsis

Narumi Yamaguchi, a single woman who enjoyed her independent life, suddenly started dating after her admired aunt died alone. After failing to find a partner and being bluntly told by her younger colleague Yuya Nasuda that "marriage security is outdated thinking", she shifted focus from marriage hunting to end-of-life planning.

DramaComedy

Cast

8 principal cast

Haruka Ayase

Haruka Ayase

Narumi Yamaguchi

Hayato Sano

Hayato Sano

Yuya Nasuda

Sayaka Yamaguchi

Sayaka Yamaguchi

Mitsuko Yamaguchi

Yuta Koseki

Yuta Koseki

Satoshi Yamaguchi

Yuri Tsunematsu

Yuri Tsunematsu

Mayu Yamaguchi

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Kentaro Kawakami

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Kazuo Yamaguchi

Keiko Matsuzaka

Keiko Matsuzaka

Masako Yamaguchi

Where to watch I Want to Die Alone

I Want to Die Alone is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 8.2/10 by 5 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does I Want to Die Alone have?

I Want to Die Alone has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

Is I Want to Die Alone still on the air?

I Want to Die Alone has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs I Want to Die Alone?

I Want to Die Alone airs on NHK G.

When did I Want to Die Alone first air?

I Want to Die Alone first aired on June 21, 2025.

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