Papa ga Mo Ichido Koi wo Shita

Synopsis

“When Papa Falls in Love Again”: A Japanese Drama Series Explores Love, Loss, and Family Bonds

The heartwarming Japanese drama “Papa Falls in Love Again” brings a fresh take on romantic comedy and family drama. Each episode promises both laughter and tears as it follows one family’s journey of healing and reconnection.

Based on Jun Abe’s popular manga serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits (Shogakukan), this marks the series’ first screen adaptation. It’s also the first comedy in the “Adult Saturday Drama” series, which began in 2016, making it the 24th overall production.

The story follows Goro Yamashita, who has become a recluse for three years following his beloved wife’s death. A mysterious middle-aged man suddenly appears before this struggling father, who even his daughter Tomo has trouble handling. The twist? This man is actually Goro’s late wife Taeko, reborn as a middle-aged man out of concern for her husband.

The drama uniquely explores the eternal question of appearance versus substance through its unconventional premise: “beautiful late wife reborn as middle-aged man.” It tackles profound themes about coping with loss and questions whether continuing to love brings suffering or happiness.

Don’t miss this surreal yet touching pure love story. The series combines humor with deep emotional resonance to create a truly unique viewing experience.