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First aired: January 13, 2012 Runtime: 30 min Rating: 3.8/10 Drama Comedy

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If you're browsing Drama shows, Deceiving Idol (2012) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Mayu Watanabe, Hitomi Takahashi, and Tamae Ando, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.8/10, 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.

Deceiving Idol (2012)

Also known as: Sabadol, Saba Doru, Saba Doll, Sabadoru, 사바도루

Score 3.75

First aired: January 13, 2012 Runtime: 30 min Networks: TV Tokyo

Cast: Mayu Watanabe, Hitomi Takahashi, Tamae Ando, Tadashi Sakata, Keisuke Kaminaga, Ryuya Wakaba

The story revolves around the 38-year-old Shijimi Usa (Watanabe), who is a high school classical literature teacher. Her students are mean to her, but they do not realize that she has another identity. Outside of school, she lies about her age to be active as the super popular 17-year-old Idol Singer Mayu Watanabe, whom the students adore. The show aired on TV Tokyo on Fridays starting from January 13, 2012 to April 7, 2012 with 12 episodes.