“Light of My Lion” Episode 8 Unveils Emotional Truths

The eighth episode of TBS’s Friday drama “Light of My Lion” (Raion no Kakurega) aired on November 29, delivering a mix of emotional revelations and gripping suspense. This episode brought viewers closer to understanding the bonds between the characters and the mysteries surrounding them.

The drama follows Hirato Komori (played by Yuya Yagira), a kind and responsible young man working at a city office, and his younger brother Michito (Ryôta Bandô), who has autism. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they meet a strange boy named “Lion” (Ozora Sato), who introduces himself with little explanation. This encounter pulls the brothers into an unfolding mystery filled with human drama and suspense.

Episode 8 of “Light of My Lion”:

In this episode, Aiko (played by Machiko Ono) is released from police custody after a visit from Kaede (Yuki Sakurai), who delivers a message from Hirato. After her release, Aiko sets off for Sado Island with help from Yuzuru (Amane Okayama) to reunite with her son, Lion, and her brothers, Hirato and Michito.

Upon arriving at Sado Island, Aiko is warmly welcomed by Lion but finds Hirato distant and unsure how to reconnect with her after so many years. Despite the awkwardness, Aiko immediately starts to bring her own pace into the group, making the reunion both tense and heartfelt.

Later that evening, Hirato confronts Aiko about her past decisions, including her reasons for entrusting her son, Lion, to him and Michito. He also brings up their family’s difficult history, including the abuse Aiko suffered from her late husband, Shogo. For the first time, Aiko opens up fully to Hirato, leading to an emotional conversation between the siblings.

Meanwhile, a journalist, Amane (Takumi Ozaki), uncovers new and troubling information about a construction company and a local politician connected to the story, adding another layer of intrigue.

One of the most emotional moments in the episode comes when Aiko explains the origin of Lion’s real name, Shuto. She reveals that the name was inspired by Hirato and Michito, as the “to” in Shuto shares the same kanji for “person” (人), symbolizing human connections. Aiko says, “Our mother wanted Shuto to be blessed with relationships and bonds, just like you two.”

Episode 8 of “Light of My Lion” aired on November 29 at 10 PM (JST) on TBS. The next episode promises to look deeper into the mystery and the family’s journey toward healing.

Images via: TBS.