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The Ghost Writer's Wife
2025·1 Season·125 Episodes·★ 9.1
Japanese original
In Meiji-era Matsue, a fallen samurai’s daughter and a lonely foreign teacher connect through ghost stories and an unlikely friendship.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your time and taste?
A character-led series where relationships, personal stakes, and the gradual build of a story are central to the experience.
Best fit
Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who prefer character investment over a purely episodic watch.
Commitment
Compact commitment · 125 episodes
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The series
Seasons
Season 1
125 episodes
2025
Cast
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