Ghost Writer (2015)

ゴーストライター · ゴーストライター ‧ Drama ‧ 2015

Tono Risa is a gifted writer in her 30s. She has already made a name for herself, but actually feels that she is at the end of the road. At that moment, Kawahara Yuki, a young woman in her 20s who has come to Tokyo with the dream of becoming a novelist, appears in front of her. Tired of her title as a genius and unable to confide in anyone that she has exhausted her own ability, Risa entrusts Yuki with being her ghost writer. Risa gets distressed about pretending to be someone she is not in the shadows of her glittering career, but continues to act the way the people think of her. The talented Yuki finds that the admiration she should have for Risa gradually transforms into bitter animosity. Oda Hayato, a rookie editor, is the first person to discover Yuki’s talent and become the one who understands her the most. He struggles in his attempt to make Yuki stop being Risa’s ghost writer and debut as a novelist. (Source: MyDramaList)

What it's about

Ghost Writer (2015) is a 2015 Japanese drama produced in Japan, originally airing on Fuji TV. It runs for 10 episodes of roughly 54 min. each. The story is categorised as Thriller, Drama, with notable themes including Suspense, Ghostwriter Female Lead, Female Centered Plot, Writer Female Lead, Successful Female Lead. It currently holds a community score of 7.6/10 on MyDramaList.

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Ghost Writer (2015). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

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Should you watch Ghost Writer (2015)?

If you enjoy thriller / drama, Ghost Writer (2015) is worth your time. With 10 episodes, it's a manageable commitment that won't demand a multi-month binge. Japanese dramas are often shorter and more grounded in slice-of-life realism than their k-drama counterparts.