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Life's Punchline

7.520211 seasonTV SeriesDrama

A struggling comedy trio nearing a critical turning point finds an unexpected connection with a waitress who becomes a quiet supporter of their journey.

DirectorsRyuichi Inomata·Ko Kanai
WriterShigeki Kaneko
ProducersKenji Ikeda·Yuta Fukui

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

Life's Punchline isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan, South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Apr 17, 2021 8.0
E2
Episode 2
Apr 24, 2021 8.0
E3
Episode 3
May 1, 2021 8.0
E4
Episode 4
May 8, 2021 9.0
E5
Episode 5
May 15, 2021 8.0
E6
Episode 6
May 22, 2021 8.0
E7
Episode 7
May 29, 2021 8.0
E8
Episode 8
Jun 5, 2021 8.0
E9
Episode 9
Jun 12, 2021 8.0
E10
Episode 10
Jun 19, 2021 10.0

Cast · Directed by Ryuichi Inomata

MSMasaki Suda
Masaki Suda
Haruto Takaiwa
KAKasumi Arimura
Kasumi Arimura
Rihoko Nakahama
TNTaiga Nakano
Taiga Nakano
Junpei Minowa
RKRyunosuke Kamiki
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Shunta Asabuki
KFKotone Furukawa
Kotone Furukawa
Tsumugi Nakahama
KYKyoko Yoshine
Kyoko Yoshine
Natsumi Kishikura
RARio Asumi
Rio Asumi
Mitsuyo Onda
TNTomoya Nakamura
Tomoya Nakamura
Mimomi Kusunoki
KSKosuke Suzuki
Kosuke Suzuki
Kensuke Makabe
KMKatsuya Maiguma
Katsuya Maiguma
Toshiharu Takaiwa

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Life's Punchline — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Life's Punchline?

Life's Punchline isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan and South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Life's Punchline on Netflix?

No, Life's Punchline is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026.

Is Life's Punchline on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Life's Punchline isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Life's Punchline for free?

Life's Punchline isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Life's Punchline?

Life's Punchline has 1 season in total (10 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of Life's Punchline out yet?

Yes — all 10 episodes across 1 season of Life's Punchline are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Life's Punchline?

No — Life's Punchline ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.