He's Expecting

3.9
202225m

When a successful ad executive who's got it all figured out becomes pregnant, he's forced to confront social inequities he'd never considered before.

Production

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2022

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1. Episode 1

Kentaro Hiyama attributes his success to his ability to plan out every aspect of his life — but then, something completely unexpected happens.

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2. Episode 2

Morning sickness and other bodily changes start to affect Kentaro's work. He finally meets up with Aki and tells her about his pregnancy.

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3. Episode 3

While at the hospital, Kentaro meets another cisgender pregnant man and the two become friends. The client is unimpressed with Tanabe's ideas.

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4. Episode 4

The ad campaign featuring Kentaro is a huge success, making him famous. With Miyaji, he launches an online community for pregnant men.

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5. Episode 5

Aki goes home for her sister's wedding and ends up butting heads with her conservative father. On her way back to Tokyo, she gives Kentaro a call.

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6. Episode 6

A figure from Kentaro's past comes back into his life, causing friction with Aki. She then finds out about a great job opportunity — in Singapore.

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7. Episode 7

Aki makes a decision about the job in Singapore. Kentaro holds a press conference to apologize for the scandal caused by his father.

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8. Episode 8

Kentaro goes into labor and is rushed to the hospital. Kentaro's parents and Aki wait together for the baby to be delivered.

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