

TV series
Over-the-Shoulder Lover
2007, Japanese, on TBS. Created by Kei Yuikawa.
This is the dramatized version of the Naoki Award-winning novel by author, Kei Yuikawa. Moe Hayasaka is an office worker in an import service company who cannot devote herself in romance. On the other hand, Moe’s close friend, Ruriko Murono, who snatches Moe’s boy friend away to marry him for her third time, is interested in nothing but romantic affairs. Through their love and friendship, this drama portrays women in their 30s being rocked by marriage, divorce, infidelity, and work.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2007
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Latest episode
S1 E9: Episode 9
Aired 6 September 2007
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Kei YuikawaCreator
- Ryoko YonekuraMoe Hayasaka · 9 ep
- Megumi NakayamaChika Kakizaki · 9 ep
- Seiichi TanabeYusuke Kakizaki · 9 ep
- Saki TakaokaRuriko Murono · 9 ep
- Masaru NagaiNobuyuki Murono · 9 ep
- Yoko MitsuyaEri Yamashita · 9 ep
- Yoshika GajaMiki Matsushita · 9 ep
- Kazuma SanoTakashi Akiyama · 9 ep
- Asuka ShibuyaNanako Akiyama · 9 ep
- Mayumi WakamuraItsuko Takano · 9 ep
- Jun KanameRyo · 9 ep
- Hiroyuki IkeuchiBun-chan · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 5 July 2007
- Last aired
- 6 September 2007
- Network
- TBS
- Original title
- 肩ごしの恋人
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Over-the-Shoulder Lover: quick answers
Is Over-the-Shoulder Lover worth watching?
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How many seasons of Over-the-Shoulder Lover are there?
Over-the-Shoulder Lover has 1 season and 9 episodes.
Is Over-the-Shoulder Lover finished?
Yes. Over-the-Shoulder Lover ended in 2007, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Over-the-Shoulder Lover on?
Over-the-Shoulder Lover isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Over-the-Shoulder Lover parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Over-the-Shoulder Lover?
If you liked Over-the-Shoulder Lover, try Marmalade Boy, With Love, Chemistry.
Who created Over-the-Shoulder Lover?
Over-the-Shoulder Lover was created by Kei Yuikawa and stars Ryoko Yonekura, Megumi Nakayama, Seiichi Tanabe.
