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Mother Strikes Back

20131 seasonTV SeriesDrama

Asako Mizusawa is a fifty-year-old homemaker. She endured her mother-in-law's sarcasm and passive aggressive moves when her husband, Hiroyuki, decided to move in with his parents. And while she regained her freedom when her mother-in-law…

DirectorsHoshino Kazunari·Keita Motohashi
WriterYumiko Inoue

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Mother Strikes Back isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Episode 1
Jan 17, 2013
E2
Episode 2
Jan 24, 2013
E3
Episode 3
Jan 31, 2013
E4
Episode 4
Feb 7, 2013
E5
Episode 5
Feb 14, 2013
E6
Episode 6
Feb 21, 2013
E7
Episode 7
Feb 28, 2013
E8
Episode 8
Mar 7, 2013
E9
Episode 9
Mar 14, 2013

Cast · Directed by Hoshino Kazunari

Hitomi Kuroki
Hitomi Kuroki
水泽麻子
Saki Aibu
Saki Aibu
李里香
Junichi Ishida
Junichi Ishida
水泽博行
Kaku Tomohiro
Kaku Tomohiro
水泽优太
Satoshi Jinbo
Satoshi Jinbo
Shinya Ichizo

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Mother Strikes Back — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mother Strikes Back?

Mother Strikes Back isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Mother Strikes Back on Netflix?

No, Mother Strikes Back is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Mother Strikes Back on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mother Strikes Back isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Mother Strikes Back for free?

Mother Strikes Back isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

How many seasons are in Mother Strikes Back?

Mother Strikes Back has 1 season in total (9 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of Mother Strikes Back out yet?

Yes — all 9 episodes across 1 season of Mother Strikes Back are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Mother Strikes Back?

No — Mother Strikes Back ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.