Ningen Kowai

The blind masseur, Umeki (played by Higashide Masahiro), one day hears a story that making a pilgrimage to the Yakushi Shrine in Kayabacho after receiving 100 blessings from the geisha Koharu (played by Matsumoto Kiyo) will make all wishes come true. Intrigued by this, Umeki decides to visit the Yakushi Shrine. On the 100th day of his pilgrimage, upon returning home, Umeki realizes that his eyes have opened. However, his wife, Otake (played by Kuroki Haru), who has supported him, wears a somewhat uneasy expression. A few days later, Umeki learns from a client that Otake is considered less attractive compared to Koharu.

A new work in the Ningen Kowai series, which is a rakugo omnibus drama. A modern depiction of five rakugo plays which depicts the various desires of the characters and highlights the scary side of human nature.

The five stories within the series are: Kamiire, Shinagawa Shinjuu, Kajikazawa, Gonsukejouchin, and Kasago.