: This episode captures the couple's intense struggle with extreme poverty in Chofu, Tokyo, during the early 1960s.

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: The show significantly boosted the popularity of Mizuki's famous work, GeGeGe no Kitaro , leading to a "Mizuki Shigeru boom" in Japan.

: The title "Hatenai Sora" reflects the uncertain yet hopeful future the couple faced while Mizuki-sensei was still an unknown artist. Series Overview Total Episodes : 156.

: Based on the 2008 autobiography by Nunoe Mura . Genre : Heartwarming family drama and historical biography.

Episode 40, titled "Hatenai Sora" (Endless Sky), originally aired during the 7th week of the series titled "Land of the Setting Sun".

: Stars Nao Matsushita as Fumie and Osamu Mukai as Shigeru.

: It highlights the resilience of Fumie (the fictional name for Nunoe) as she supports Shigeru’s relentless dedication to his manga, even when they could barely afford food or electricity. Production : Format : 15-minute daily episode.