TV series
Mama Is an Idol
1987, Japanese, on TBS & JNN. Created by Masahiro Yoshimoto.
A junior high school teacher marries a much younger woman despite his teenaged daughter’s disapproval. Her step-mother is now the sex idol for many of the boys in her school.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Ended in 1987
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Latest episode
S1 E10: A Farewell Concert
Aired 16 June 1987
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 14 April 1987
- Last aired
- 16 June 1987
- Network
- TBS, JNN
- Original title
- ママはアイドル
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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Mama Is an Idol: quick answers
Is Mama Is an Idol worth watching?
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How many seasons of Mama Is an Idol are there?
Mama Is an Idol has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is Mama Is an Idol finished?
Yes. Mama Is an Idol ended in 1987, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Mama Is an Idol on?
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Mama Is an Idol parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Mama Is an Idol?
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Who created Mama Is an Idol?
Mama Is an Idol was created by Masahiro Yoshimoto and stars Miho Nakayama, Kumiko Goto, Kunihiko Mitamura.