It's Tough Being a Man (1968) is a series web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch It's Tough Being a Man online in HD.
It's Tough Being a Man — Storyline
The original TV Drama series the famous Tora film series was based on.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Kiyoshi Atsumi, Aiko Nagayama, Orie Satō, Tokuko Sugiyama, Hisashi Igawa, Taisaku Akino, Eijirō Tōno, Gajirō Satō
It's Tough Being a Man — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1968-10-03 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 26 |
| Genre | series |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Status | Returning Series |
It's Tough Being a Man — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Episode 1 (1968-10-03) — Tora and Sakura meet again after 18 years.
- E2: Episode 2 (1968-10-10) — Tora is hospitalized with a fake illness.
Kawamata Noboru, a younger brother, comes to live in the house.
- E3: Episode 3 (1968-10-17) — Tora's gaffe stops Sakura's marriage proposal.
- E4: Episode 4 (1968-10-24) — Tora tries to go on a trip to Hawaii for Sakura, who is heartbroken, but…
- E5: Episode 5 (1968-10-31) — The trip to Hawaii was cancelled due to the bankruptcy of the travel agency.
When Tora is looking after the store, Kyutaro, a thief, comes in and they hit it off.
- E6: Episode 6 (1968-11-07) — A young man McNamara, is smitten by Torah's speech, and Tora and Sakura mingle.
- E7: Episode 7 (1968-11-14) — Tora stows away on a ship to America, while Sakura struggles with her relationship with Michio. Upon Tora's return to Japan, Sakura tries to settle her past.
- E8: Episode 8 (1968-11-21) — An underwear thief appears in the neighborhood, and the younger brother, Noboru, is suspected. Tora, who captures the real criminal with a fishing rod, becomes famous and is set to
- E9: Episode 9 (1968-11-28) — Fuyuko is about to get harassed by a man and Tora saves her, but…
- E10: Episode 10 (1968-12-05) — Tora heads to Kumamoto to assist his former benefactor, Boss Ginzō.
- E11: Episode 11 (1968-12-12) — Master Sanpo and Fuyuko discovered Tora in Kyoto, who had not yet returned from Kyushu.
Tora had come to Kyoto to meet his biological mother, whom he had been separated from 30 ye
- E12: Episode 12 (1968-12-19) — Master Sanpo went to Kyoto to arrange a matchmaking meeting for Fuyuko.
But what of what is inside Tora's heart…?
- E13: Episode 13 (1968-12-26) — Tora returned to Shibamata at the end of the year.
During Tora's absence, the relationship between Sakura and Suwa developed…
- E14: Episode 14 (1969-01-02) — Talking about life while eating Shiruko at Master Sanpo's house.
- E15: Episode 15 (1969-01-09) — There's a matchmaking proposal for Tora!
Noboru has a crush on someone, but that person is more interested in Tora…
- E16: Episode 16 (1969-01-16) — Tamiko from Hokkaido visits Tora's place.
The next day, a man bursts in, yelling, 'How dare you lay a hand on someone else's wife!'
- E17: Episode 17 (1969-01-23) — Tora offers to become a father to an unknown child…
- E18: Episode 18 (1969-01-30) — Akemi, Uncle's mistress, storms into the Tora store…
- E19: Episode 19 (1969-02-06) — Suwa proposes to Sakura, but…
- E20: Episode 20 (1969-02-13) — Suwa and Sakura get engaged, and Tora is enthusiastic about greeting the relatives, but…
- E21: Episode 21 (1969-02-20) — The wedding. Tora gives a speech representing both families, but…
- E22: Episode 22 (1969-02-27) — After the wedding, the family is dazed.
Kyutaro conveys Tora's feelings to Fuyuko, but…
- E23: Episode 23 (1969-03-06) — Tora becomes the organizer of the class reunion…
- E24: Episode 24 (1969-03-13) — Tora is told about a 'easy money-making scheme' by Santarō.
- E25: Episode 25 (1969-03-20) — Master Sanpo, who has become bedridden, calls for Tora. He wants to eat wild eel kabayaki.
Tora manages to catch some and prepare it, but Sensei Sanpo passes away.
Seeing Fuyuko,
- E26: Episode 26 (1969-03-27) — Wishing to build a splendid grave for Master Sanpo, Tora and Yujiro head to Amami Ōshima in hopes of striking it rich, but…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does It's Tough Being a Man have? 1 season(s) with 26 episodes.
Where can I watch It's Tough Being a Man? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
