

TV series
The Courage to be Disliked
2017, Japanese, on Fuji News Network.
An academic and cynical sophisticated detective drama that can teach you about Adlerian psychology. Ranko Ando is a single female detective with no boyfriend. She is an ace who has taken the lead in solving many difficult cases at the young age of 32. However, she's also a lone wolf who doesn't listen to the opinions of those around her, and always does what she believes to be right. However, Ranko is partnered with Toshio Aoyama, who has just gotten his wish of being transferred to the 1st Investigation Department. Toshio is the polar opposite of Ranko, and tends to be too concerned about what others think. This makes him harshly oppose the way she thinks. But as he works with her, he learns Adlerian psychology and develops one step at a time. This daring detective drama is a live-action adaptation of the Asian bestseller, "The Courage to Be Hated". Through the life of Ranko Ando, "The World's Most Hated Female Detective", this drama questions the necessity of "The courage to be free and happy".
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 2017
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Episode 10
Aired 16 March 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 12 January 2017
- Last aired
- 16 March 2017
- Network
- Fuji News Network
- Original title
- 嫌われる勇気
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
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The Courage to be Disliked: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Courage to be Disliked are there?
The Courage to be Disliked has 1 season and 10 episodes.
Is The Courage to be Disliked finished?
Yes. The Courage to be Disliked ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Courage to be Disliked on?
The Courage to be Disliked isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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