Yumechiyo Nikki (1981) — Where to watch: streaming availability & viewing options

First aired: February 15, 1981 Runtime: 45 min Rating: 10.0/10 Drama

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Yumechiyo Nikki (1981) puts the Drama vibe up front, focused on tone, character beats, and a clean story drive. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki, and Kumiko Akiyoshi, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 10.0/10, 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.

Yumechiyo Nikki (1981)

Score 10

First aired: February 15, 1981 Runtime: 45 min Networks: NHK G

Cast: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki, Kumiko Akiyoshi, Kumi Nakamura, Shizue Natsukawa, Haruko Katō

Yumechiyo is the madam of a geisha house in a remote hot spring in the San'in region. When Yumechiyo learns that she is dying of leukemia caused by the atomic bomb, she writes about her life in the form of a diary, which is a collection of human dramas and the joys and sorrows of her life.