My Husband is a Cartoonist(2010)

My Husband is a Cartoonist is a Japanese television series that follows the life of Mura Nunoe, wife of legendary manga artist Mizuki Shigeru, creator of Gegege no Kitaro. Told from Mura's perspective, the drama chronicles their marriage and the challenges of supporting a visionary artist during Japan's golden age of manga. Based on Mura's 2008 autobiography, the series captures both the domestic struggles and triumphs of their partnership, offering an intimate portrait of the woman behind one of manga's most influential figures. The 82nd NHK Asadora blends warmth and resilience as it explores how Mura navigated her role as muse, partner, and steadying force in her husband's creative journey.