The Dream of Nepenthes
ウツボカズラの夢
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About
Mifuyu is a high school student. Her mom suffers from a severe illness, which causes Mifuyu to spend most of her time taking care of her and doing housework. She doesn't think about her future after high school. Mifuyu's mom dies, her dad brings his girlfriend to their house and kicks Mifuyu out. Mifuyu goes to the home where her mom's cousin lives, in a high-class residential area in Tokyo.
Cast
Mirai Shida
as Mifuyu Saito
Nene Otsuka
as Naoko Kashimada
Sayuri Kokusho
as Hitomi Fukumoto
Matsu
as Keisuke Yoshioka
Hyunri
as Haruka Saito
Junichi Haruta
as Koji Saito
Shuhei Uesugi
as Ryuhei Kajimada
Emi Maki
as Kyoko Tsuruoka
Ririka Kawashima
as Mio Kashimada
Oshirō Maeda
as
Miyoko Yoshimoto
as Yukie Saito
Yuichi Haba
as Yutaro Kashimada
Chieko Matsubara
as Hisako Kashimada
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
Episode 1
Mifuyu is a pure girl who grew up in a country side. After her mother dies, she loses her place because her father welcomes his lover to their house. Therefore, Mifuyu starts to stay at Naoko Kashimada, who is a cousin of the late mother. The Kashimada family is blessed with "the wealth" that Mifuyu can’t get even though how strong she desires. “The world is unfair.” She begins to find her place in Kashimada family, and it is the beginning of her life as a “Nepenthes woman”.
Episode 2
Mifuyu gradually begins to find her place at her new home. However, this is under the condition that she goes to a vocational school. The sudden changes in her life style makes her realize that she had been living life which was quite different from others her own age. How will she try to fit in with her new luxurious life style!?
Episode 3
Mifuyu is in a dilemma, after she finds a receipt for a pregnancy check. Meanwhile, even though she has been offered the chance to take care of the house, it still means nothing to her unless the family accepts her properly. How will Mifuyu be able to come to terms with everything that is going on around her!?
Episode 4
Mifuyu’s father’s new wife Haruka suddenly turns up at Kashimada’s family home. Why is someone who purposely pushed her out of her own house here? Meanwhile, Haruka tries to get more accustomed with the family, but what is she doing all of this for?
Episode 5
Yutaro's cruel words have finally ended Mifuyu's stay at his family home. After she is forced out of the house, she looks back at all the luxury which she has now lost. But, is this really the end of the road for her!?
Episode 6
After returning to Tokyo, Mifuyu wants to make sure that she doesn’t ruin her opportunity this time round, by trying to figure out how she could return to the Kashimada family home. Meanwhile, Hitomi decides to play dirty by making a move against Naoko with some secret pictures of Mio with her lover!
Episode 7
Mifuyu tries all she can to find the best way of staying at the Kashimada family home. Meanwhile, when Yutaro, the boss of the family is ordered by his company to move to Kyushu Prefecture, Mifuyu’s position becomes vulnerable as she tries to figure out her next move.
Episode 8
Mifuyu decides that the Kashimada family home is where she wants to stay. One of the reason being, is her new relationship with Ryuhei. Since coming to the house, he's the only member of the family who had been nice to her. This begins to dig a deeper hole for more trouble in the family home as the series reaches its final climax.
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Stream The Dream of Nepenthes online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama series originally produced in Japanese and released in 2017, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About The Dream of Nepenthes
Mifuyu is a high school student. Her mom suffers from a severe illness, which causes Mifuyu to spend most of her time taking care of her and doing housework. She doesn't think about her future after high school. Mifuyu's mom dies, her dad brings his girlfriend to their house and kicks Mifuyu out. Mifuyu goes to the home where her mom's cousin lives, in a high-class residential area in Tokyo. Across 1 season and 8 episodes, originally airing on Fuji News Network, with status "Returning Series".
The Dream of Nepenthes Cast and Characters
The cast features Mirai Shida (as Mifuyu Saito), Nene Otsuka (as Naoko Kashimada), Sayuri Kokusho (as Hitomi Fukumoto), Matsu (as Keisuke Yoshioka), and Hyunri (as Haruka Saito). Their performances are a major reason The Dream of Nepenthes has built such a passionate audience.
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The Dream of Nepenthes flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about The Dream of Nepenthes
Where can I watch The Dream of Nepenthes online for free?
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How many episodes does The Dream of Nepenthes have?
The Dream of Nepenthes has 8 episodes across 1 season. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is The Dream of Nepenthes good? What's the rating?
The Dream of Nepenthes holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of The Dream of Nepenthes?
The main cast includes Mirai Shida, Nene Otsuka, Sayuri Kokusho, and Matsu, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Dream of Nepenthes available in Japanese?
Yes — The Dream of Nepenthes 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 Dream of Nepenthes released?
The Dream of Nepenthes first aired in 2017.
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You can watch The Dream of Nepenthes online for free on Bowood.TV. All 8 episodes across 1 season are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does The Dream of Nepenthes have?
The Dream of Nepenthes currently has 1 season and a total of 8 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", 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 Dream of Nepenthes about?
Mifuyu is a high school student. Her mom suffers from a severe illness, which causes Mifuyu to spend most of her time taking care of her and doing housework. She doesn't think about her future after high school. Mifuyu's mom dies, her dad brings his girlfriend to their house and kicks Mifuyu out. Mifuyu goes to the… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is The Dream of Nepenthes originally available?
The Dream of Nepenthes 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 Dream of Nepenthes first released?
The Dream of Nepenthes first premiered on August 5, 2017 (2017). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.
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