: The show significantly boosted the popularity of Mizuki's famous work, GeGeGe no Kitaro , leading to a "Mizuki Shigeru boom" in Japan.

: This episode captures the couple's intense struggle with extreme poverty in Chofu, Tokyo, during the early 1960s.

: Stars Nao Matsushita as Fumie and Osamu Mukai as Shigeru.

(2010) is a popular NHK "Asadora" (morning drama) that follows the life of Nunoe Mura and her husband, the legendary manga artist Shigeru Mizuki . Feature Details: Episode 40 ("Hatenai Sora")

: The title "Hatenai Sora" reflects the uncertain yet hopeful future the couple faced while Mizuki-sensei was still an unknown artist. Series Overview Total Episodes : 156.

For more detailed episode summaries or to find official streaming options, you can check the Gegege no Nyobo Profile on AsianWiki or the NHK Program Page .

Episode 40, titled "Hatenai Sora" (Endless Sky), originally aired during the 7th week of the series titled "Land of the Setting Sun".