Ghost Mama Sousasen
Ghost Mama Sousasen ~Boku To Mama No Fushigina 100 Nichi~ (Ghost Mama Investigation: The Mysterious 100 Days of Me and My Mom) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV in 2012. The series, which blends elements of comedy, fantasy, and mystery, is based on the manga Ghost Mama Sousasen by Tomokazu Sato, which was first published by Shogakukan Big Comics in 2002.
Plot
The story follows Tonbo Uehara, a timid first-grade student. His life changes when he discovers that by wearing his late mother's glasses, he can see the ghost of his mother, Choko Uehara. Choko, who was a police officer before her death, continues to be a meddlesome spirit who cannot resist helping others. Together, the mother-son duo works to solve various cases, while Choko watches over her son's development during the final 100 days before she must move on.
Production
The series was broadcast on NTV from July 7 to September 15, 2012, in the Saturday 21:00 time slot. The production featured a large ensemble cast and was directed by a team including Toya Sato, Taro Otani, Maki Nishino, and Masahiro Mori. The role of Tonbo Uehara was played by child actor Yuma Kimino, who was cast following an audition process that included 100 other candidates.
Cast
- Yukie Nakama as Choko Uehara
- Ikki Sawamura as Kohei Uehara
- Mirai Shida as Aoi Uehara
- Yuma Kimino as Tonbo Uehara
- Serina as Minami Yoshinaga
- Yuma Sanada as Junya Hasegawa
- Muga Tsukaji as Futoshi Takakura
- Katsuhisa Namase as Yoshiaki Mifune
Reception
The series aired nine episodes, achieving an average viewership rating of 10.9% in the Kanto region, according to data from Video Research, Ltd.