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Starting at 40

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Shinobu Watanuki (39) moved with her family to her husband's parents' house.

Shinobu, who is also an unsuccessful manga artist, had made up her mind to take this opportunity to break her brush, but when her past work became a hit on e-books, she decided to draw a new work. When he asked for an assistant, the applicant was a beautiful 22-year-old young man named Chiaki Tachibana....

This is a story of dreams, work, love, and romance from the age of 40, written by a talented author.

(Source: Piccoma, translated)

DramaRomance

Themes & Tags

Josei73%Female Protagonist50%Primarily Adult Cast40%Age Gap40%Male Protagonist20%

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Adapted to Live Action3Adapted to JDrama3Age Gap3Adultery3Affair/s3Adult Protagonist2Older Female Younger Male2Cheating/Infidelity2Middle-Aged Protagonist2Mangaka in a Manga2Cheating Husband2Death1Sexual Violence1Adult Couple1Time Skip1Motherhood1Assistant/s1Alcoholism1Older Female Lead1Netorare1Abused Family Member/s1Divorce1Marriage Without Love1Love Triangle/s

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What is Starting at 40 about?
Shinobu Watanuki (39) moved with her family to her husband's parents' house. Shinobu, who is also an unsuccessful manga artist, had made up her mind to take this opportunity to break her brush, but when her past work became a hit on e-books, she decided to draw a new work. When he asked for an assis
Is Starting at 40 still ongoing?
Starting at 40 is currently finished. It has 56 chapters.