

Ripe for the Picking
2024-01-23 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 7.6
An unassuming office lady decides to finally get the relationship experience she lacks. But dating means dealing with men and her inner struggles. ~~ Adapted from the manga series "Uri wo Waru" (瓜を破る) by Itakura Azusa (板倉梓).
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- Creators
- Satoko Okazaki, Motoko Takahashi
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- TBS
- Countries
- Japan
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- Ended
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Koharu KusumiKosaka Maiko
Taiki SatoKagiya Senri
Wakana SakaiMisono Miyuki
Kaho TsuchimuraSomei Nana
Ruka IshikawaKodaira Ren
Yuki IzumisawaHara Yukinari
Shunsuke KubozukaMakoto SaotomeTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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