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6.8 1 Seasons • 10 Episodes

Swimming in the Dark - Season 1

Yuji Tomioka is a 38-year-old single man who has never dated a woman. He works the night shift as a security guard at a supermarket. He experiences loneliness during this time. One night, during a shooting star, he wishes to have friend. A mysterious neighbor, Azusa Hada, appears in front of him. They fall in love, but Yuji's life changes.

Top Cast

  • Teppei Arita

    Teppei Arita

  • Tsubasa Honda

    Tsubasa Honda

  • Kento Kaku

    Kento Kaku

  • Jun Murakami

    Jun Murakami

  • Kaito Yoshimura

    Kaito Yoshimura

  • Yasushi Fuchikami

    Yasushi Fuchikami

Overview

Yuji Tomioka is a 38-year-old single man who has never dated a woman. He works the night shift as a security guard at a supermarket. He experiences loneliness during this time. One night, during a shooting star, he wishes to have friend. A mysterious neighbor, Azusa Hada, appears in front of him. They fall in love, but Yuji's life changes.

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