Watashi no Ichiban Saiakuna Tomodachi (2023)

Other name: わたしの一番最悪なともだち, わたしのいちばんさいあくなともだち, My Worst Friend

Description:

My Worst Best Friend chronicles the desperate measures a struggling college student takes to secure her future. Faced with a bleak job market, she makes the audacious decision to embody the persona of her lifelong rival. This rival, a captivating individual known for their quick wit and ability to overcome challenges, becomes the template for her new, fabricated identity. Astonishingly, her recruitment exam application is accepted, compelling her to sustain the elaborate lie through a series of challenging interviews.

Three years later, she has successfully established a career at a reputable company, her past deception seemingly buried. However, fate intervenes when she unexpectedly encounters the very person whose identity she appropriated on a busy city street. This dramatic confrontation forces both women to grapple with profound questions of honesty, betrayal, and the possibility of reconciliation. Can they navigate the complexities of their shared past and ultimately find a way to forgive each other?

Episodes: 32

Airs On: Aug 21, 2023

Producer: NHK

Director: Hashizume Shinichiro [橋爪紳一朗]

Country: Japanese

Status: Upcoming

Released: 2023

Genre:Childhood; Drama; life; Neighbours; School; Youth