Monday, March 18, 2024

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Supporting Actress


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
2) Okada Yui - Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo
3) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru
5) Yamamoto Maika - Kyou kara hitman

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
2) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji
4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru
5) Kamishiraishi Moka - Paripi Koumei

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji
4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru
5) Hara Nanoka - Nukarumi no shokutaku

Sunday, March 17, 2024

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Theme Song



Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)
2) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)
3) Ashes by Superfly (Gekokujou Kyuuji)

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) I Wish by Naniwa Danshi (My Second Aoharu)
2) Crystals by Yuuka (Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo)
3) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)
4) MAGIC WORD by King & Prince (Kyou kara hitman)
5) Gifted by NEWS (Gifted Season 1)

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)
2) Ashes by Superfly (Gekokujou Kyuuji)
3) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)
4) Shiroiro kagerou by Aimer (Ooku Season 2)
5) I Wish by Naniwa Danshi (My Second Aoharu)

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)
2) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)
3) Angry by The Rolling Stones (Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru)
4) DREAMER Acoustic ver. by EIKO i.e. Kamishiraishi Moka (Paripi Koumei)
5) My Muchuu by Hanaregumi (Miwa-san narisumasu)

Thursday, March 14, 2024

Quick Review #27: Parade


Title: Parade パレード

Currently available for viewing on: Netflix (subject to geographical location)

Rating: 6 /10

Recommended for
Those who like fantasy stories with a light touch on the meaning of life and death

Liked:
- Compared to the past Fujii Michihito films/dramas like "Village" or "Avalanche" which I watched before, this film had a warm and fuzzy vibe despite the theme being quite serious i.e. the afterlife and the regrets or things which the deceased cannot let go of which lead them to linger in the mortal world. Visuals of those in the afterlife zone had a fantastical touch with warm tones which contrasted with the greyish tone in the mortal world of human beings. The story flowed smoothly like a gentle river so it wasn't really emotional or dramatic.

- The acting from the star ensemble - all of them at the leading actor/actress level. They all got their moments to shine so the distribution of air time was relatively even as each character's background story was featured. If you are a fan of any of the cast members, this might not be satisfying enough for you though.

Disliked: 
- The discrepancies and loopholes in the story. For example, the dead aren't supposed to be able to touch anything and anyone in the mortal world. However, there were some developments which defied this rule and there was no plausible explanation for these exceptions so it really got on my nerves. If you can ignore these illogical parts, the story might be more palatable for you.

- The overall vibe of the film was relaxing but at the same time, it also lacked "high points" to leave an impression on me. It felt like nothing was addressed and answered and that it was purposely done in this way for the viewers to derive their own conclusions on the meaning of life and death. Not that this is a bad way of handling the material but I had the feeling that I ended up being none the wiser about what the director was trying to convey. Or maybe he didn't have any specific message to convey to begin with.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Preview of "Living no Matsunaga-san" - Winter 2024


Title: Living no Matsunaga-san / リビングの松永さん
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 9 January 2024
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11pm
Broadcast by: Kansai TV
Original manga by: Iwashita Keiko
Theme Song: "puzzle" by Sexy Zone
Cast: Nakajima Kento, Takahashi Hikaru, Mukai Koji, Fujiwara Taiyu, Ookubo Sakurako & Kurokawa Tomoka

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Preview of "Yamibaito Kazoku" - Winter 2024


Title: Yamibaito Kazoku / 闇バイト家族
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.12am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Opening theme song: "Angura" by idom
Ending theme song: "Ikki" by NEE
Cast: Suzuka Ouji, Yamamoto Maika, Maruyama Tomomi, Yamaguchi Yoshiyuki, Suwa Taro, Mitsu Satoshi, Natsuki Omi, Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Ayata Toshiki, Asou Yumi & Mitsuishi Ken

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Preview of "Ossan's Love Returns" - Winter 2024


Title: Ossan's Love Returns / おっさんずラブ - リターンズ -
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024
Timeslot: Fridays at 11.15pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Theme Song: "Lovin' Song" by Sukima Switch
Cast: Tanaka Kei, Hayashi Kento, Uchida Rio, Kaneko Daichi, Ito Shuko, Kojima Kazuya, Mashima Hidekazu, Ootsuka Nene, Yoshida Kotaro, Iura Arata & Miura Shohei

Sunday, January 14, 2024

Preview of "Sayonara Maestro ~ Chichi to watashi no appassionato ~" - Winter 2024


Title: Sayonara Maestro ~ Chichi to watashi no appassionato ~ / さよならマエストロ~父と私のアパッシオノート~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 January 2024
Timeslot: Sundays at 9pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Theme Song: "Takaramono" by Aina The End
Cast: Nishijima Hidetoshi, Ashida Mana, Miyazawa Hio, Araki Yuuko, Touma Ami, Sato Himi, Kumada Rinka, Ohnishi Riku, Ishida Yuriko, Fuchikami Yasushi, Tsuda Kanji, Mitsushima Shinnosuke, Tamayama Tetsuji & Nishida Toshiyuki

Saturday, January 13, 2024

Preview of "Shin Kuukou Senkyo" - Winter 2024


Title: Shin Kuukou Senkyo / 新空港占拠
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 13 January 2024
Timeslot: Saturdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Cast: Sakurai Sho, Higa Manami, Shiraishi Sei, Jesse, Katagiri Jin, Hamatsu Takayuki, Osada Seiya, Tomikawa Kazuhito, Gunpee, Tawaragi Tota, Yuki Moe, Yoshida Honoka, Takiuchi Kumi, Sonin, Tezuka Tooru, Kurosawa Asuka & Okunuki Kaoru (Cast for the 12 masked characters to be revealed later)

Friday, January 12, 2024

Preview of "Hakobiya" - Winter 2024


Title: Hakobiya / ハコビヤ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 12 January 2024
Timeslot: Fridays at 1.07am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Theme song: "gear5" by Kubota Kai
Ending theme song: "Rokugosen" by Orange Spiny Crab 
Cast: Tanabe Seiichi & Kageyama Yuka

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Preview of "Kesenai watashi - Fukushuu no rensa -" - Winter 2024


Title: Kesenai watashi - Fukushuu no rensa - / 消せない私 - 復讐の連鎖 -
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.30am
Broadcast by: NTV
Original manga by: Kuroda Shinobu
Theme Song: "Break Free" by NAQT VANE
Insert Song: "Rust" by NAQT VANE
Cast: Shida Sara, Hongo Kanata, Yoshimoto Miyu, Katayama Yuki, Kohinata Yuka, Yoshimura Sojiro, Asa Tatsumi, Nakajima Hiroko, Nakayama Saori, Saito Yoichiro & Emoto Tokio

Preview of "Nurse ga konkatsu" - Winter 2024


Title: Nurse ga konkatsu / ナースが婚活
Official website: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 11 January 2024
Timeslot: Thursdays at 12.30am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original book by: Yanagawa Keiko
Theme song: "Candy Poppin'" by ENJIN
Ending theme song: "bae" by Noda Emi
Cast: Yada Akiko, Akutsu Nichika, Yui Ryoko & Nakabayashi Taiki
Guests: Hanamura Asuka, Jun Hana, Kojima Fujiko, Kitano Hinako, Nakamura Shizuka, Moriya Akane & Ochiai Motoki

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Preview of "Hikaru kimi e" - NHK 2024 Taiga Drama


Title: Hikaru kimi e / 光る君へ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
Official YouTube: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 January 2024
Timeslot: Sundays at 8pm
Broadcast by: NHK
Cast: Yoshitaka Yuriko, Emoto Tasuku, Kuroki Haru, Iura Arata, Yoshida Yo, Takahata Mitsuki, Machida Keita, Tamaoki Reo, Itaya Yuka, First Summer Uika, Takasugi Mahiro, Akiyama Ryuji, Miura Shohei, Watanabe Daichi, Hongo Kanata, Yusuke Santa Maria, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Kishitani Goro & Danta Yasunori

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Drama


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) VIVANT
2) Ranman
3) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Trillion Game
2) VIVANT
3) Knockin' on Locked Door
4) Usokon
5) Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) VIVANT
2) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
3) Hayabusa Shouboudan
4) Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
5) Ranman

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) VIVANT
2) Ranman
3) Hayabusa Shouboudan
4) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
5) Hatsukoi, Zarari

Source: The Television

Monday, January 08, 2024

Preview of "Kimi ga kokoro wo kureta kara" - Winter 2024


Title: Kimi ga kokoro wo kureta kara / 君が心をくれたから
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 8 January 2024
Timeslot: Mondays at 9pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song by: Utada Hikaru (title to be announced during first OA)
Cast: Nagano Mei, Yamada Yuuki, Shirasu Jin, Deguchi Natsuki, Hotaru Yukijiro, Sato Takashi, Tani Kyosuke, Hagiwara Mamoru, Saito Takumi, Matsumoto Wakana, Matobu Sei, Endo Kenichi & Yo Kimiko

Sunday, January 07, 2024

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Leading Actor


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman
3) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Meguro Ren - Trillion Game
2) Matsumura Hokuto - Knockin' on Locked Door
3) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
4) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
5) Kusakawa Takuya - Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman
3) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
4) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan
5) Sugino Yosuke - Barakamon

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman
3) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan
4) Kazama Shunsuke - Hatsukoi, zarari
5) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun

Sunday, December 31, 2023

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Leading Actress


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai
3) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Fukuhara Haruka - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~
3) Mori Nana - Manatsu no Cinderella
4) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~
5) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari
3) Fukuhara Haruka - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~
4) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai
5) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai
3) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari
4) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~
5) Mori Nana - Manatsu no Cinderella

Saturday, December 30, 2023

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Supporting Actor


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT
2) Shison Jun - Ranman
3) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Watanabe Shota - Usokon
2) Sano Hayato - Trillion Game 
3) Ninomiya Kazunari - VIVANT
4) Hagiwara Riku - Manatsu no Cinderella
5) Nishigaki Sho - Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT
2) Matsushita Kouhei - Saikou no kyoushi 1 nen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
3) Ninomiya Kazunari - VIVANT
4) Yasuda Ken - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~
5) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT
2) Shison Jun - Ranman
3) Oda Yuji - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~
4) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT
5) Kaname Jun - Ranman

Friday, December 29, 2023

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Supporting Actress


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Ashida Mana - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
2) Hamabe Minami - Ranman
3) Nikaidou Fumi - VIVANT

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Imada Mio - Trillion Game
2) Hamabe Minami - Ranman
3) Ashida Mana - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
4) Haru - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
5) Nikaidou Fumi - VIVANT

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Ashida Mana - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
2) Hamabe Minami - Ranman
3) Haru - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
4) Nikaidou Fumi - VIVANT
5) Kawaguchi Haruna - Hayabusa Shouboudan

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Hamabe Minami - Ranman
2) Ashida Mana - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
3) Miyazaki Ririsa - Barakamon
4) Ito Aoi - Yasashii Neko
5) Nikaidou Fumi - VIVANT

Tuesday, December 05, 2023

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Theme Song


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Ai no hana by Aimyon (Ranman)
2) Ur's by Suda Masaki (Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo watashi wa seitou ni sareta)
3) Meinichi by Chanmina (Hayabusa Shouboudan)

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Dangerholic by Snow Man (Trillion Game)
2) CREAK by SixTONES (Knockin' on Locked Door)
3) Summer Time Cinderella by Ryokuoushoku Shakai (Manatsu no Cinderella)
4) Ai no hana by Aimyon (Ranman)
5) LOOK AT ME by NiziU (Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun)

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Ai no hana by Aimyon (Ranman)
2) Meinichi by Chanmina (Hayabusa Shouboudan)
3) Ur's by Suda Masaki (Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo watashi wa seitou ni sareta)
4) Summer Time Cinderella by Ryokuoushoku Shakai (Manatsu no Cinderella)
5) Himawari by Ado (18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~)

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Ai no hana by Aimyon (Ranman)
2) Ur's by Suda Masaki (Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo watashi wa seitou ni sareta)
3) Bus Stop by The Hollies (Nanyoubi ni umareta no)
4) what's your message? by Oda Kazumasa (Kono subarashiki sekai)
5) Dangerholic by Snow Man (Trillion Game)

Wednesday, November 08, 2023

Preview of "Kyou kara hitman" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kyou kara hitman 今日からヒットマン
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 27 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 11.15pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Original manga by: Mutou Hiroshi
Theme Song: "MAGIC WORD" by King & Prince
Cast: Aiba Masaki, Yamamoto Maika, Fukazawa Tatsuya, Honda Chikara, Kimura Yuki, Kakei Toshio, Takito Kenichi, Motokariya Yuika & Katsumura Masanobu

Sunday, November 05, 2023

Preview of "Sexy Tanaka-san" - Autumn 2023


Title: Sexy Tanaka-san セクシー田中さん
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 22 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10.30pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Original manga by: Ashihara Hinako
Theme Song: "Dress Code" by LE SSERAFIM
Cast: Kinami Haruka, Nukumi Meru, Maiguma Katsuya, Kawamura Kazuma, Maeda Gouki, Ikoma Rina, Naenano, Takahashi Maryjun & Yasuda Ken

Monday, October 30, 2023

Preview of "Nukarumi no shokutaku" - Autumn 2023


Title: Nukarumi no shokutaku 泥濘の食卓
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 21 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 11.30pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Original manga by: Inako
Theme Song: "Hikizan no bigaku" by Headphone no naka no sekai
Cast: Saito Kyoko, Yoshizawa Hisashi, Sakurai Kaito, Hara Nanoka, Toda Naho & Tsutsui Mariko

Saturday, October 28, 2023

Preview of "Hyena" - Autumn 2023


Title: Hyena ハイエナ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 20 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 8pm
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original Drama by: KEYEAST / KIM RURI
Theme Song: "Naimono nedari" by Da-iCE
Cast: Shinohara Ryoko, Yamazaki Ikusaburo, Takimoto Miori, Nakao Akiyoshi, Kubota Yuki, Makita Sports, Ootomo Karen, Yagi Yuusei & Takahashi Katsunori

Friday, October 27, 2023

Preview of "Ferumaa no ryouri" - Autumn 2023


Title: Ferumaa no ryouri フェルマーの料理
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 20 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 10pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Original manga by: Kobayashi Yuugo
Theme Song: "Re Houteishiki" by 10-FEET
Cast: Takahashi Fumiya, Shison Jun, Koshiba Fuuka, Itagaki Rihito, Shiraishi Sei, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Kubota Sayu, Asai Daichi, Fernandez Naoyuki, Igashira Igashira Manami, Yagi Arisa, Kida Keisuke, Jua, Oikawa Mitsuhiro, Miyazawa Ema, Hosoda Kanata, Ukaji Takashi, Takahashi Mitsuomi & Nakamura Tooru

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Preview of "Kotatsu ga nai ie" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kotatsu ga nai ie コタツがない家
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 18 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Theme Song: "Dameotoko kazoeuta" by Ishikawa Sayuri
Cast: Koike Eiko, Yoshioka Hidetaka, Sakuma Ryuuto, Horan Chiaki, Tomita Miu, Kawano Shinya, Hirasawa Kokoro, Nakagawa Daisuke, Nonomura Yukiko, Ishikawa Moka, Takahashi Keiko, Kitamura Kazuki & Kobayashi Kaoru 

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Preview of "My Second Aoharu" - Autumn 2023


Title: My Second Aoharu マイ・セカンド・アオハル
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 17 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Theme Song: "Wish" by Naniwa Danshi
Insert Song: "Kaisei" by asmi
Cast: Hirose Arisu, Michieda Shunsuke, Ihara Rikka, Iinuma Ai, Mizusawa Rintaro, Yanai Yumena, Hamao Noritaka, Imoto Ayako & Ando Masanobu

Monday, October 23, 2023

Preview of "Tokumei! Keishichou tokubetsu kaikeigakari" - Autumn 2023


Title: Tokumei! Keishichou tokubetsu kaikeigakariトクメイ!警視庁特別会計係
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 16 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm
Broadcast by: Kansai TV
Theme Song: "Ima - Ashita sekai ga owattemo -" by SEVENTEEN
Opening theme: "Jigoku no sata mo ai shidai" by LEEVELLES
Cast: Hashimoto Kanna, Sawamura Ikki, Matsumoto Marika, JP, Maeda Kentaro, Yuki Moe, Fukui Shoichi, Yonemoto Takato, Maeno Ema, Ando Tsugumi, Tokushige Satoshi, Tsurumi Shingo & Sato Jiro

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Preview of "Gekokujou Kyuuji" - Autumn 2023


Title: Gekokujou Kyuuji 下剋上球児 
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 15 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 9pm 
Broadcast by: TBS
Original book by: Kikuchi Takahiro
Theme Song: "Ashes" by Superfly
Narrator: Kuroki Haru
Cast: Suzuki Ryohei, Kuroki Haru, Igawa Haruka, Namase Katsuhisa, Asumi Rio, Yamashita Mizuki, Kyon, Nakazawa Motoki, Hyodo Takumi, Ito Asahi, Kobayashi Toranosuke, Tachibana Yuuki, Ikuta Shunpei, Sugou Araki, Zaitsu Yuutaro, Suzuki Atsuya, Fukumatsu Rin, Okuno Sou, Itose Souichi, Toritani Takashi, Date Sayuri, Matsudaira Ken, Koizumi Kotaro & Kohinata Fumiyo

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Preview of "Tanshin Hanabi" - Autumn 2023


Title: Tanshin Hanabi 単身花日
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 11pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Original manga by: Iwashige Takashi
Theme Song: "Zettai zetsumei" by Johnny's WEST
Cast: Shigeoka Daiki, Araki Yuuko, Tanaka Juri, Takanashi Rin, Nagai Mijika, Maehara Mizuki, Kanazawa Miho & Miyazaki Ririsa

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Preview of "Zeichou ~ [Haraenai] niwa wake ga aru ~" - Autumn 2023


Title: Zeichou  ~ [Haraenai] niwa wake ga aru ~ / ゼイチョー ~ 「払えない」にはワケがある ~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Sat at 10pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Original manga by: Shinyui
Theme Song: "Jinsei Yuugi" by Sexy Zone
Insert Song: "daybreak" by Fujiwara Sakura
Cast: Kikuchi Fuuma, Yamada Anna, Shirasu Jin, Matsuda Genta, Suzuki Mogura, Izuka Kenta, Yuki Kousei, Ichikawa Yui, Satoi Kenta, Rokkaku Shinji, Hongo Kanata, Ishino Mako, Ishida Hikari & Mitsuishi Ken

Friday, October 13, 2023

Preview of "18-sai, Niizuma, Furinshimasu" - Autumn 2023


Title: 18-sai, Niizuma, Furinshimasu / 18歳、新妻、不倫します。
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official LINE: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct (TV Asahi) and 15 Oct 2023 (ABC TV)
Timeslot: Sat at 2.30am (TV Asahi) and Sun at 11.55pm (ABC TV)
Broadcast by: TV Asahi & ABC TV
Original manga by: Watanabe Shiho
Theme Song: "Beautiful" by Johnny's WEST
Cast: Fujii Ryuusei, Yabuki Nako, Kobayashi Ryoko, Komiya Rio, Yamamoto Ryosuke, Nozoe Yoshihiro & Aizawa Rina, 

Thursday, October 12, 2023

Preview of "Gifted Season 2" - Autumn 2023


Title: Gifted Season 2 / ギフテッド Season 2
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct 2023 
Timeslot: Saturdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Original manga by: Amagi Seimaru & Amamiya Rima
Theme Song: "Gifted" by NEWS
Cast: Masuda Takahisa, Ukisho Hidaka, Izumi Rika, Kote Shinya, Nakayama Yuuma, Tanabe Seiichi & Takahashi Katsunori

Preview of "Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru" - Autumn 2023


Title: Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru うちの弁護士は手がかかる
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 13 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 9pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song: "Angry" by The Rolling Stones
Cast: Muro Tsuyoshi, Hirate Yurina, Kichise Michiko, Kanno Rio, Hyuga Wataru, Adachi Yumi, Murakawa Eri, Matsuo Satoru, Tokito Saburo, Ookura Koji, Sakou Yoshi, Toda Keiko & Eguchi Noriko

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Preview of "Ichiban suki na hana" - Autumn 2023


Title: Ichiban suki na hana いちばんすきな花
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 12 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Thursdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song: "Hana" by Fujii Kaze
Cast: Tabe Mikako, Matsushita Kouhei, Imada Mio, Kamio Fuuju, Saito Asuka, Shiratori Tamaki, Kurokawa Souya, Tanabe Momoko, Izumisawa Yuki, Usuda Asami & Nakano Taiga

Preview of "Intaahon ga naru toki" - Autumn 2023


Title: Intaahon ga naru toki インターホンが鳴るとき
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 11 Oct 2023
Timeslot: 12.30am on Wed
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Rio / Sebata Jun
Opening theme song: "Kimi janakutemo betsu ni yokatta no kamoshirenai" by yangskinny
Ending theme song: "answer" by yukaDD
Cast: Tsuchimura Kaho, Horii Arata & Furuya Robin

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Preview of "Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 6" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 6 / 家政夫のミタゾノ Season 6
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 10 Oct 2023 
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 9pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Theme Song: "Sorezore" by Hey! Say! JUMP
Cast: Matsuoka Masahiro, Inoo Kei, Sakurada Hiyori, Hirata Atsuko, Shuhama Harumi & Yo Kimiko

Preview of "Toki wo kakeruna, koibitotachi" - Autumn 2023


Title: Toki wo kakeruna, koibitotachi 時をかけるな、恋人たち
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 10 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11pm
Broadcast by: Kansai TV
Theme Song: "I Like You" by Chilli Beans
Opening theme song: "Doki doki suru" by PEOPLE 1
Cast: Yoshioka Riho, Nagayama Eita, Ito Marika, Nishigaki Sho, Shisonnu Jirou, Tanaka Makoto, Natsuko & Ishida Gouta

Monday, October 09, 2023

Preview of "Kusuburi onna to sundome onna" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kusuburi onna to sundome onna くすぶり女とすん止め女
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 10 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 12.30am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original book by: Fuchi Ikuko
Main theme: "Konya" by Tanaka Erena
Ending theme song: "survival song" by MUNEHIRO feat. Shigemori Satomi
Insert theme song: "AAAANNNN" by Shigemori Satomi feat. Tomodachi
Cast: Nishida Naomi, Kanon, Shibuya Kento, Nakagawa Daisuke, Mokudai Kazuto, Ookubo Sakurako, MEGUMI & Katsumura Masanobu

Preview of "ONE DAY Seiya no karasawagi" - Autumn 2023


Title: ONE DAY Seiya no karasawagi / ONE DAY 聖夜のから騒ぎ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 9 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 9pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song: "Flashback feat. Daichi Yamamoto" by Miina Okabe
Cast: Ninomiya Kazunari, Nakatani Miki, Oosawa Takao, Nakagawa Taishi, Matsumoto Wakana, Nakamura An, Fukumoto Riko, Kote Shinya, Kato Ryo, Oomizu Yosuke, Maruyama Tomomi, Kajihara Zen, Sakurai Yuki, Inowaki Kai, Imai Eiji, Kurihara Hideo, Eguchi Yosuke & Sato Koichi

Sunday, October 08, 2023

Preview of "Kemutai ane to zurui imouto" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kemutai ane to zurui imouto けむたい姉とずるい妹
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 9 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 11.06pm
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Battan
Opening theme song: "Minor na kiss" by Ootsuka Ai
Ending theme song: "Kemuri no junction" by Friends
Cast: Kuriyama Chiaki, Baba Fumika, Yanagi Shuntaro, Sakurada Doori & Hinagata Akiko

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Preview of "Fixer Season 3" - Autumn 2023


Title: Fixer Season 3 / フィクサー Season 3
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 8 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Total number of episodes: 5
Cast: Karasawa Toshiaki, Machida Keita, Koizumi Kotaro, Kaname Jun, Tokushige Satoshi, Ootomo Karen, Kato Masaya, Saito Yuki, Ishizaka Koji, Shirasu Jin, Ookura Koji, Takashima Reiko, Furuta Arata, Uchida Yuki & Kobayashi Kaoru

Friday, October 06, 2023

Preview of "Tasogare Yuusaku" - Autumn 2023


Title: Tasogare Yuusaku たそがれ優作
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 9pm 
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Abe Yaro
Theme Song: "Saitei na tomodachi" by the dresscodes
Cast: Kitamura Yukiya, Seto Saori, Komagine Kiita, Asada Halo & Sakai Maki
Guest Stars: Komai Ren, Yui Ryoko, Konno Anna, Uchida Chika, Kita Kana, Maeda Bibari & Tabata Tomoko

Thursday, October 05, 2023

Preview of "THE MYSTERY DAY" (Drama SP)


Title: THE MYSTERY DAY
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Date: 7 Oct 2023 from 7.56pm to 10.54pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Cast: Yusuke Santa Maria, Oguri Shun, Kawaei Rina, Machida Keita, Matsumoto Marika, Sakoda Takaya, Miyase Ryubi, Sato Kanta, Suzunosuke, Kataoka Reiko, Kasahara Hideyuki, Abe Ryohei, Sakata Masanobu, Minemura Rie, Kimura Tae, Nakajo Ayami, Takashima Masanobu & Shofukutei Tsurube

Wednesday, October 04, 2023

Preview of "Kinou nani tabeta? Season 2" - Autumn 2023


Title: Kinou nani tabeta? Season 2 / きのう何食べた?Season 2
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 6 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.12am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Yoshinaga Fumi
Opening theme song: "Karatachi no yume" Oohashi Torio
Ending theme song: "Shiawase no mawarimichi" by Bialystocks
Cast: Nishijima Hidetoshi, Uchino Seiyo, Yamamoto Koji, Isomura Hayato, Makita Sports, Tanaka Misako, Tayama Ryosei & Kaji Meiko

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Preview of "Black Familia ~ Shindouke no fukushuu ~" - Autumn 2023


Title: Black Familia ~ Shindouke no fukushuu ~ / ブラックファミリア ~ 新堂家の復讐 ~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Thursdays at 12.09am
Broadcast by: YTV
Cast: Itaya Yuka, Yamanaka Takashi, Morisaki Win, Watanabe Risa, Hoshino Yumena, Tsutsui Mariko, Shiono Akihisa, Hirayama Yusuke, Taki Nanami & Ono Takehiko

Monday, October 02, 2023

Preview of "Oshi ga joushi ni narimashite" - Autumn 2023


Title: Oshi ga joushi ni narimashite 推しが上司になりまして
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 4 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 12.30am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Morinaga Ito
Cast: Suzuki Airi, Katayose Ryota, Yuriyan Retriever, Takano Akira, Watanabe Yutaro, Inada Miki, Karuma, Fukuda Mei & Tokushige Satoshi

Sunday, October 01, 2023

Preview of "Oooku Season 2" - Autumn 2023


Title: Oooku Season 2 / 大奥 Season 2
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 3 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: NHK
Original work by: Yoshinaga Fumi
Theme Song: "Shiroiro Kagerou" by Aimer
Cast: Suzuki An, Tamaoki Reo, Murasame Tatsumasa, Okamoto Keito, Nakamura Aoi, Renbutsu Misako, Adachi Yumi, Matsushita Nao & Nakama Yukie (Iryou-hen)
Furukawa Yuuta, Manaki Reika, Takiuchi Kumi, Kishii Yukino, Shida Sara & Fukushi Souta (Bakumatsu-hen)

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Preview of "Bugiugi" (NHK Asadora)


Title: Bugiugi ブギウギ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 2 Oct 2023
Timeslot: Mondays to Saturdays at 8am
Broadcast by: NHK
Theme Song: "Happy Boogie" by Nakano Yoshie, Sakai Yuu & Shuri
Narrator: Takase Kouzou
Cast: Shuri, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Kikuchi Rinko, Aoi Yu, Mizukami Koushi, Mizukawa Asami, Yanagiba Toshiro, Kurosaki Kodai, Nadagi Takeshi, Okabe Takashi, Uno Shohei, Mitani Masato, Kusumi Kaoru, Senoo Kazuo, Fujima Sawako, Tsubasa Kazuki, Shimizu Kurumi, Katayama Yuki, Ihara Rikka, Morinaga Yuki, Fukutoku Shusuke, Goto Junpei, Hashimoto Jun, Masu Takeshi, Sawai Rioka, Honjo Manami, Nakagoshi Noriko, Ishikura Saburo, Mitsubayashi Kyoko, Niiro Shinya, Yasui Junpei, Oguri Motohiro, Kageyama Tai, Tomita Miu, Rijuu Go, Miyamoto Amon, Ichikawa Miwako, Fuse Eri, Sakata Tadashi, Enari Kazuki, Murakami Shingo, Kondo Yoshimasa, Koyuki & Kuroda Tamotsu

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Preview of "Aoharaido Season 1" - Summer 2023


Title: Aoharaido Season 1 アオハライド Season 1
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 22 Sep 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 11pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Total number of episodes: 8
Original manga by: Sakisaka Io
Theme Song: "Kono ame ga yandara" by Adachi Kana feat. Takeuchi Yuito
Cast: Deguchi Natsuki, Sakurai Kaito, Shida Sara, Riko, Niihara Taisuke, Miyasato Soru, Sota Ryosuke, Kanechika Daiki, Kudo Mio, Sakaguchi Fuuta, Horiuchi Keiko, Nomaguchi Tooru, Jinbo Satoshi, Itao Itsuji, Watanabe Keisuke & Higa Manami

Monday, September 25, 2023

Preview of "Komugi no manpukuki" (Drama SP)


Title: Komugi no manpukuki こむぎの満腹記
Official website: here
Official X: here
O.A. Date: 29 Sep 2023 (Part 1) and 6 Oct 2023 (Part 2) at 12.52am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Cast: Hara Nanoka