Series · 2026 · Drama
After losing her job, a woman retreats to her late grandmother's seaside villa, where an unexpected friendship with its mysterious caretaker helps her heal and embrace a new beginning.
1 season · 18 episodes

Episode 01
Episode 1
Burnt out and suddenly jobless, Midori joins her borther at their late grandmother's seaside villa, where they meet its mysterious caretaker, Nishigami.

Episode 02
Episode 2
Midori and Konta's friends arrive at the vacation home. The group is excited when Nishigami appears — but a tarot card gives an ominous reading.

Episode 03
Episode 3
A veteran actor suddenly arrives, explaining that Konta helped him escape the media after a four-way cheating scandal blew up in his face.

Episode 04
Episode 4
Konta's special booze throws the party into chaos. But when he comes home with a stranger the next morning, Midori and the others welcome him in.

Episode 05
Episode 5
Jin's wife Ryoko suddenly shows up. What seems like a showdown takes an unexpected turn, leaving Midori and her friends inspired to pursue romance.

Episode 06
Episode 6
Amid a rush of wedding announcements, Midori, Rinrin and Tsumugi feel the pressure. As they watch a dating show, the villa's doorbell rings.

Episode 07
Episode 7
The girls are thrilled when three handsome men appear, but the guys only talk about startups and seminars — until their true motive is revealed.

Episode 08
Episode 8
As the guys' true colors come to light and an incident occurs, Nishigami steps in, sending Midori's heart aflutter. A video of Konta draws attention.

Episode 09
Episode 9
Konta lands a documentary feature but initially hesitates to accept. Once filming begins, however, his overzealous enthusiasm gets the better of him.

Episode 10
Episode 10
As filming winds down and Midori and friends grow fed up with Konta's big-shot antics, Torihara says he has enough footage and packs up early.

Episode 11
Episode 11
The documentary casts Konta in a surprising light, leaving him devastated. He shuts himself away, but the broadcast sparks an unexpected miracle.

Episode 12
Episode 12
A priest visits the villa to change everyone's lazy ways. Following his teachings, they prepare to welcome their late grandmother back for Obon.

Episode 13
Episode 13
Midori thanks her late grandmother for the villa. When Nishigami warns Nobuko's ghost that her grandkids are fated to die, she fights to save them.

Episode 14
Episode 14
Nishigami bonds with Midori as romance blooms around the villa. As his attachment to the humans deepens, he faces pressure from the underworld.

Episode 15
Episode 15
When Nishigami stops visiting, Midori seeks him out but is coldly rejected, sparking a huge fight. They make up, but their troubles aren't over yet.

Episode 16
Episode 16
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Episode 17
Episode 17
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Episode 18
Episode 18
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After losing her job, a woman retreats to her late grandmother's seaside villa, where an unexpected friendship with its mysterious caretaker helps her heal and embrace a new beginning.
6 principal cast
The Vacation Principle is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Akiko Higashimura has 1 season and 18 total episodes, rated 4.0/10 by 2 viewers.
The Vacation Principle has 1 season with 18 episodes in total.
The Vacation Principle has ended and is no longer in production.
The Vacation Principle airs on ABEMA.
The Vacation Principle first aired on July 27, 2026.
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