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The Cicada's Eighth Day

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2010
1 Season
6 Episodes
JA
Ended
16

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Kiwako Nonomiya is devastated after Takehiro Akiyama, the married man she has been having an affair with, manipulates her into getting an abortion by promising to marry her and then refusing to divorce his wife. Kiwako then learns of Takehiro's wife's pregnancy. One morning, while Takehiro and his wife Etsuko are away, Kiwako sneaks into their home to get a look at their six-month-old child. Without a thought for the consequences, she carries the baby away. Kiwako then raises the child as her own, while being a fugitive from the law.

#based on novel or book#obsession#kidnapping#betrayal#fugitive#love affair#abortion#human suspense

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About The Cicada's Eighth Day

Kiwako Nonomiya is devastated after Takehiro Akiyama, the married man she has been having an affair with, manipulates her into getting an abortion by promising to marry her and then refusing to divorce his wife. Kiwako then learns of Takehiro's wife's pregnancy. One morning, while Takehiro and his wife Etsuko are away, Kiwako sneaks into their home to get a look at their six-month-old child. Without a thought for the consequences, she carries the baby away. Kiwako then raises the child as her own, while being a fugitive from the law. Across 1 season and 6 episodes, originally airing on NHK G.

The Cicada's Eighth Day Cast and Characters

The cast features Rei Dan (as Kiwako Nonomiya), Seiran Kobayashi (as Kaoru / Erina), Kie Kitano, Yuka Itaya, and Kanji Tsuda. Their performances are a major reason The Cicada's Eighth Day has built such a passionate audience.

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How many episodes does The Cicada's Eighth Day have?

The Cicada's Eighth Day has 6 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is The Cicada's Eighth Day good? What's the rating?

The Cicada's Eighth Day holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of The Cicada's Eighth Day?

The main cast includes Rei Dan, Seiran Kobayashi, Kie Kitano, and Yuka Itaya, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Cicada's Eighth Day available in Japanese?

Yes — The Cicada's Eighth Day was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was The Cicada's Eighth Day released?

The Cicada's Eighth Day first aired in 2010.

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How many seasons and episodes does The Cicada's Eighth Day have?

The Cicada's Eighth Day currently has 1 season and a total of 6 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

What is The Cicada's Eighth Day about?

Kiwako Nonomiya is devastated after Takehiro Akiyama, the married man she has been having an affair with, manipulates her into getting an abortion by promising to marry her and then refusing to divorce his wife. Kiwako then learns of Takehiro's wife's pregnancy. One morning, while Takehiro and his wife Etsuko are aw… It belongs to the Drama, Mystery, Family genres.

In which language is The Cicada's Eighth Day originally available?

The Cicada's Eighth Day was originally produced in JA. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original JA audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The Cicada's Eighth Day first released?

The Cicada's Eighth Day first premiered on March 30, 2010 (2010). The series has since concluded its run.

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