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About I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family is a comedy and drama TV series that premiered on NHK on May 14, 2023. It has 1 season and 10 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 10, aired on July 16, 2023.

Between grief, school woes and family chaos, self-conscious teen and budding writer Nanami copes the only way she knows — with laughter and tears.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

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Episodes

10 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2023 · 10 episodes · Last episode: 3 years ago

Between grief, school woes and family chaos, self-conscious teen and budding writer Nanami copes the only way she knows — with laughter and tears.

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family Season 1 release dates →
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    10. Episode 10

    On the eve of a family visit, the Kishimotos reflect on years of love and loss, hoping one last ride in Vol-chan can bring them back together.

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    9. Episode 9

    Nanami's family essays are a hit, and the Kishimotos join a documentary shoot — where Sota reveals a plan that sends Hitomi into a maternal panic.

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    8. Episode 8

    When Yoshiko starts acting strangely, Nanami follows her to Osaka, where a treasure hunt unlocks long-buried memories from her grandmother's past.

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    7. Episode 7

    Now a writer thriving in Tokyo, Nanami has her life on track — until her mother falls ill and she returns home to find the family in total disarray.

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    6. Episode 6

    When Nanami shuts down and can't face work, her easygoing brother steps up, taking her to an amusement park where he proves surprisingly dependable.

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    5. Episode 5

    As Hitomi excels in her new role as a counselor, Nanami struggles with setbacks at work and a forgotten promise tied to her father's former colleague.

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    4. Episode 4

    Nanami returns from Okinawa feeling burned out — until a fateful encounter with a student entrepreneur at university reignites her spark.

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    3. Episode 3

    Nanami gets into her father's dream university, but when she overhears her mother wish for a family trip, she drops everything to make it happen.

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    2. Episode 2

    After Hitomi is hospitalized, Nanami's grandmother Yoshiko arrives to help out. With no one else to rely on, Nanami has no choice but to step up.

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    1. Episode 1

    Awkward teenager Nanami juggles a chaotic home life with a worrying mother and laid-back brother. A shoplifting scare adds to the chaos.

Cast & crew

Created by NamiKishida

  • Momoko Kobayashi

    Momoko Kobayashi

  • Kento Ogura

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family FAQ

Will there be new episodes of I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family?

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on July 16, 2023.

When did the latest episode of I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family come out?

The most recent episode of I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family, Season 1 Episode 10, aired on July 16, 2023.

How many seasons of I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family are there?

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.

When did I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family first air?

I Didn't Love You Because I Was a Family, But I Loved You as a Family first aired on NHK on May 14, 2023.

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