The Vacation Principle (2026)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2026-07-27
Last Air Date: 2026-09-04
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 18
Created By: Akiko Higashimura
Networks: ABEMA
Top Cast
- Kanna Hashimoto as Midori Hoshino
- Chae Jong-hyeop as Nishigami
- Ryo Katsuji as Konta Hoshino
- Mizuki Yamashita as Rinrin
- Aiko Kano as Tsumugi
- Dori Sakurada as Tetsuro
Seasons
Season 1 (2026)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: 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.
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Ep. 2: 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.
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Ep. 3: 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.
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Ep. 4: 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.
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Ep. 5: 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.
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Ep. 6: 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.
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Ep. 7: 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.
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Ep. 8: 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.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Konta lands a documentary feature but initially hesitates to accept. Once filming begins, however, his overzealous enthusiasm gets the better of him.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 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.
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Ep. 16: Episode 16
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Ep. 17: Episode 17
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Ep. 18: Episode 18
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