around 40 is a Japan drama released in 2008 rated 7.2/10 with 11 episodes. This comedy series has been watched by 1,270 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | ComedyRomance |
| Year | 2008 |
| Episodes | 11 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.2/10 |
| Director | Kawashima Ryutaro, Tsuboi Toshio, Yoshida Ken |
| Main Cast | Amami Yuki, Ohtsuka Nene, Fujiki Naohito, Matsushita Yuki |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | Not Yet Rated |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
39-year-old Ogata Satoko is a highly capable psychiatrist who is single. She's forthright, a caring older sister and reliable in her job and in private. Her interests are staying in luxurious Japanese inns and watching stand-up comedy videos. Satoko hasn't had a boyfriend in the past five years. Nevertheless, she derives satisfaction from work and isn't worried about her finances. Among her good friends that she hangs out with are 35-year-old Morimura Nao, her junior who proclaims that she won't marry, and 39-year-old Oikawa Sadao, her peer since high school. Satoko is happily enjoying the single life. At an alumni reunion as everyone is on the verge of 40, Takeuchi Mizue, her good friend since high school who is now a full-time housewife, rushes Satoko into action. "If you want children, you should marry now" and "It's women's happiness", but both are lost on Satoko, who isn't convinced. One day, Satoko attempts to cheer up Nao, who is downcast over a shocking incident, and goes to her favourite hot-spring inn. There she coincidentally encounters a breakup between a handsome but somewhat odd man, Okamura Keitaro, and his girlfriend.
Critical Reception
around 40 has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.2/10 based on 540 ratings. It is ranked #7,248 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of around 40?
around 40 has a rating of 7.2/10 based on 540 ratings.
How many episodes does around 40 have?
around 40 has 11 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is around 40?
around 40 is a Comedy, Romance drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in around 40?
The main cast of around 40 includes Amami Yuki, Ohtsuka Nene, Fujiki Naohito, Matsushita Yuki.
When was around 40 released?
around 40 was released in 2008 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.