Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life
Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life

Hotaru no Hikari: It's Only a Little Light in My Life

2007 2 Seasons 21 Episodes ⭐ 7.2 Drama Comedy

Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's really not interested in doing anything, much less dating. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. One day her landlord's son comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru, as he turn's out to be her fastidious boss, Takano.

Hotaru works for a famous interior design company. It's a glamorous job, but Hotaru's private life is totally the opposite of glamorous. She lives alone, and when she isn't working, she's mostly lazing about her rented house in training wear. She's really not interested in doing anything, much less dating. "I'd rather lay around than fool around," is her motto. One day her landlord's son comes to inspect the rental property, not knowing that someone is living there. He is shocked at the mess, but not as shocked as Hotaru, as he turn's out to be her fastidious boss, Takano.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

I'd Rather Sleep at Home Than Fall in Love... Has a Dried Fish Woman Fallen in Love!?

Get ready to become familiar with the term 'himono onna.' It means 'dried fish woman' and describe a home-buddy woman wh

EP 2

Putting Your Life on the Line for Love. Love Emails with the Dried Fish Woman

Hotaru and her manager are now sharing an apartment, but not sharing a table, refrigerator or wine. They are also not sh

EP 3

Is Love Impossible for a Dried Fish Woman!?

Hotaru and Teshima seem to be getting closer. Hotaru even receives a small gift from Teshima. The latter does a good job

EP 4

Dried Fish Woman, Is Love and Work at the Same Time Impossible!?

Hotaru is given two big chances and she only converts one. She is offered her first chance at a design and representing

EP 5

The Dried Fish Woman Finally Confesses! The God of Love Has Descended Upon Her

After being locked in a room with Teshima by the god of love (or was that the manager or perhaps a salesperson?) Hotaru

EP 6

A Dried Fish Woman's Kiss... First Trouble of a Cherished Love

With courage comes results. Another cliche: good things come to those who wait. Yet another cliche: third time's the cha

EP 7

Belly Fat Is Scary!! A Dried Fish Woman's Overnight Date

The two are now going steady. A sleepover is aborted, but another one is in the making. The two are now on a first name

EP 8

The Dried Fish Woman Finally Comes Out... And at That Moment He...

Watch for fireworks - both of the actual and relationship kind. Hotaru is asked to move in with her new man and she acce

EP 9

Which One Is It Tomorrow!? A Dried Fish Woman's Unbelievable Love Triangle

There is a major revelation and the cat is out of the bag. The boyfriend is in Hong Kong and soon enough finds his girlf

EP 10

Can You Find Love Even If You Sleep at Home!? The Ultimate Dried Fish Woman's Love Story...

It is a busy time at work and at home. Hotaru as moved in with Teshima, but the truth that has eluded them both rears it

EP 1

Himono-onna Comes Home

Hotaru returns to Japan after three years on assignment in Hong Kong. She presumptuously returns to the house with her m

EP 2

Himono-onna Starts Saving

Hotaru resolves to become a changed woman given her new status. She is determined to become thrifty, save, dress appropr

EP 3

Can't Endure? Can't Marry!

It is a break-out episode. Hotaru has a break out and heads to the doctor to have it examined. The manager is getting a

EP 4

Himono-onna's Lovey-Dovey Emails

Little girl arranges for her mother and old boyfriend to spend a night together, but the man has a girlfriend. A co-work

EP 5

Himono-onna's Housewife Skills

The agency staff do their best to secure a better real-estate price for their client, but an awkward timing and loose li

EP 6

Starting Over About Marriage!? Epic Leave-Me-Alone Battle.

Following the marriage proposal, or rather suggestion, a club is formed. The Club's membership is withdrawable however.

EP 7

Himono-onna's Secret Heartthrob

Every relationship has its highs and lows and this week certainly has more than its share of lows. Hotaru is not candid.

EP 8

Meeting Himono-onna's Parents

With wedding plans underway, the manager insists the arrangements be done formally and traditionally and there be a form

EP 9

A Sudden Kiss!

It is not quite The Lord Of The Rings, but a boss leaves, a ring is lost, a boss returns and a ring is found. Hotaru is

EP 10

The Boss I Don't Know

Change is a foot. The boss father, who is the landlord, is back. The boss is contemplating a vocational change. Time-lin

EP 11

What is Marriage? Himono-onna's Resolution

In the final episode, Seno tries one last time, but fails to sway Hotaru to his side. The boss wins, but not without col

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Haruka Ayase
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Kazuki Kato
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Makoto Teshima
Naohito Fujiki
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Seiichi Takano
Tomohiro Ichikawa
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Matsushoji Goya
Osamu Mukai
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