The Monster Within

The Monster Within is a suspenseful Japanese drama series that aired on TV Asahi. The show follows the life of a seemingly ordinary person who discovers they have a dark and dangerous secret hidden deep inside them. Each episode explores how this inner monster affects their relationships, career, and sense of self as they struggle to keep it under control. With intense plot twists and emotional storytelling, The Monster Within keeps viewers guessing about what will happen next. The cast delivers powerful performances that bring both the horror and humanity of the story to life. Although The Monster Within has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with new episodes or special content in the future.

A devoted wife hides in the shadow of scandal — her husband, Tōya, stands accused of domestic abuse and suspected murder of a prominent university professor. In the wake of this shocking crime, two seemingly unconnected souls collide: Ayame, a solitary woman who has never belonged to anyone, and Tōya, a volatile man haunted by secrets. Drawn together by a raw, undeniable pull, they fall into a love that defies reason — and the rules. But as they spiral deeper into their forbidden affair, dark truths begin to surface, and their passion sets off a chain of events that neither can escape. What fate awaits them at the end of their tragic descent into forbidden love?