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The Light We Cast

2026Show1 season11 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

Summary

When a political scandal exposes her father’s dark secret, aspiring politician Hoshino Matsuri is cast out, forcing her to rebuild her life while navigating a high-stakes emergency election.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Crew

Written by
Naomi Hiruta
Produced by
Ayumi Sano, Mio Morita, Sakura Ueki
Music by
Yuta Bandoh

Everyone

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Facts

April 20, 2026 · June 29, 2026 · Ended

First aired
April 20, 2026
Last aired
June 29, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Light We Cast?"

Questions about The Light We Cast

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Light We Cast?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Light We Cast worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.5).

Is The Light We Cast okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Light We Cast in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.