This 2-hour special episode acts as a sequel, picking up where the finale left off. It explores the couple's long-distance relationship while Sawaki works in Brazil and Toru stays in Tokyo, culminating in a reunion in New York City. Physical Media: 3-DVD box set
Silence. Ren stares at her. He doesn’t see her face. But he hears data . He hires her on the spot—not as an executive, but as “Human Context Lead.” Her office is a converted storage closet. rich man poor woman japanese drama 2012 repack
Sawako’s resume is ignored 147 times. Desperate, she breaks into Memos ’s hiring event disguised as a temp caterer. Ren is onstage demoing a new AI that predicts human desire. It fails live—it recommends “funeral flowers” to a bride-to-be. Investors panic. This 2-hour special episode acts as a sequel,
| Actor | Role | Character Archetype | |--------|------|----------------------| | Shun Oguri | Toru Hyuga | Genius billionaire with social blindness | | Satomi Ishihara | Chihiro Sawaki | Empathetic, detail-oriented "poor" girl | | Go Ayano | Kosuke Asahina | Jealous former friend / antagonist | | Arata Iura | Yutaka Kokubo | Loyal senior employee | | Natsuna | Yoko Fujii | Ambitious executive | Ren stares at her
(2012) follows the story of Toru Hyuga (played by Shun Oguri), a brilliant but antisocial CEO of a top-tier IT company, Next Innovation. Toru is a young billionaire who has achieved immense success but is plagued by a cold demeanor and a traumatic past, having been abandoned by his mother.
The 2012 Japanese television drama Rich Man, Poor Woman remains a landmark in modern J-drama history, frequently highlighted for its chemistry, thematic depth, and iconic characters. Combining the high-stakes world of IT entrepreneurship with a tender "opposites attract" romance, it created a compelling narrative that still resonates today. With the release of various editions, special box sets, and increased streaming availability over the years, new audiences continue to discover why this drama is a staple of the romantic comedy genre.