Ophelia's Favorite Books

Ophelia's Favorite Books

Limited Series 1995 · 3 eps · ★ 6.0 · Mystery

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The fictional girls' magazine Monthly Ophelia unfolds the literary world of three female writers born in 1896. Ophelia, a legendary girl who died by the river, is resurrected as a boy and lives deep underwater. She reminisces about her childhood and immerses herself in her favorite books across time.

Directed by Utako Koguchi

Network: Fuji TV

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