inu wo kau to iu koto is a Japan drama released in 2011 rated 7.3/10 with 9 episodes. This drama series has been watched by 1,046 viewers.
Key Details
| Country |  Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Year | 2011 |
| Episodes | 9 |
| Duration | 00:45:00 |
| Rating | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Endo Mitsutaka, Takahashi Nobuyuki, Motoki Katsuhide |
| Main Cast | Nishikido Ryo, Mizukawa Asami, Yamasaki Ryutaro, Kuge Kokoro |
| Type | Drama |
| Content Rating | G – All Ages |
Plot & Analysis
Story Overview
The Hongos are a family of four who live at the foot of the nearly completed Tokyo Skytree. Hongo Yuji who gave up his dream of music which he had pursued since his student days, now works in human resources at a machinery manufacturer. To put it in a good way, he is earnest, but in truth is a coward unable to take risks. All the words that come out from his mouth are idealistic arguments. Because of the wave of recession, his job is to tell staff older than him that they have been dismissed as a result of restructuring. It is a difficult role but he tells himself with resignation that it is his work. However, before long it is his turn to be told that he has been laid off. His wife, Sachiko, had taken advantage of her pregnancy to marry him. Now the mother of two children, she juggles several part-time jobs and works non-stop to earn money for the family. They are at their wits end. The family has hit rock bottom and is on the brink of collapse. Then one day, their daughter, Mako, picks up an abandoned pomeranian puppy which they name Skytree. This small incident is a big matter to the Hongos, and this broken family gradually begins the road to recovery.
Critical Reception
inu wo kau to iu koto has received very positive reviews with a rating of 7.3/10 based on 424 ratings. It is ranked #6,556 in popularity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the rating of inu wo kau to iu koto?
inu wo kau to iu koto has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 424 ratings.
How many episodes does inu wo kau to iu koto have?
inu wo kau to iu koto has 9 episodes, each approximately 00:45:00 long.
What genre is inu wo kau to iu koto?
inu wo kau to iu koto is a Drama drama from Japan.
Who are the main actors in inu wo kau to iu koto?
The main cast of inu wo kau to iu koto includes Nishikido Ryo, Mizukawa Asami, Yamasaki Ryutaro, Kuge Kokoro.
When was inu wo kau to iu koto released?
inu wo kau to iu koto was released in 2011 in Japan.
Data sourced from publicly available entertainment databases. Last updated: April 13, 2026.