Zeicho: There's a Reason for "I Can't Pay" (2023) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options

First aired: October 14, 2023 Runtime: 45 min Rating: 4.8/10 Drama Comedy

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Zeicho: There's a Reason for "I Can't Pay" (2023) is a Drama series that keeps its premise clear and easy to follow from the start. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Fuma Kikuchi, Anna Yamada, and Jin Shirasu, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 4.8/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.

Zeicho: There's a Reason for "I Can't Pay" (2023)

Also known as: Zeicho: "Haraenai" ni wa Wake ga Aru, Zeicho: Haraenai ni wa Wake ga Aru, Zeicho, ゼイチョー「払えない」にはワケがある

Score 4.8

First aired: October 14, 2023 Runtime: 45 min Networks: Nippon TV

Cast: Fuma Kikuchi, Anna Yamada, Jin Shirasu, Genta Matsuda, Suzuki Mogura, Kenta Izuka

Aiba Soichiro works in the tax department at city hall. His job is to get people to pay taxes that are past due. For that, he evaluates their financial situation and visits their home. Sometimes, he seizes their property and urges them to pay their tax. While dealing with tax issues, he approaches them with his heart and tries to find ways to help them. Soichiro Aiba used to be a bureaucrat in the Ministry of Finance, but for some reason, he quit his job there and began working as a tax collector.