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

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Preview of "Paripi Koumei" - Autumn 2023


Title: Paripi Koumei パリピ孔明
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official X: here
O.A. Start Date: 27 Sep 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Original manga by: Yotsuba Yuto & Ogawa Ryo
Insert Song: "DREAMER" by Tsukimi Eiko (Kamishiraishi Moka)
Cast: Mukai Osamu, Kamishiraishi Moka, Sugawara Koharu, Miyase Ryubi, Yagi Rikako, Morisaki Win, Sekiguchi Mandy, Ava-chan, ELLY, Dean Fujioka & Moriyama Mirai

Sunday, September 03, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Drama


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
3) Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Pending Train
3) Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan oyashoku
4) Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
5) Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
4) Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
5) Gouriteki ni arienai ~ Tantei Kamizuru Ryoko no kaimei ~

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
2) Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
3) Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa
4) Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
5) Daga, jounetsu wa aru

Source: The Television

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Leading Actor


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Takahashi Kaito - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Fukuyama Masaharu - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
3) Kimura Takuya - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Morimoto Shintaro - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Takahashi Kaito - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
3) Yamada Yuuki - Pending Train
4) Hagiwara Riku - Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan oyashoku
5) Tanaka Kei - unknown

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Takahashi Kaito - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Morimoto Shintaro - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
3) Kimura Takuya - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
4) Yamada Yuuki - Pending Train
5) Fukuyama Masaharu - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Fukuyama Masaharu - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
2) Kimura Takuya - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
3) Yamada Yuuki - Pending Train
4) Morimoto Shintaro - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
5) Takahashi Kaito - Daga, jounetsu wa aru

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Leading Actress


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Nao - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
2) Hashimoto Kanna - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
3) Koshiba Fuuka - Nami yo kiitekure

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Hashimoto Kanna - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
2) Sakurai Yuki - Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita
3) Takahata Mitsuki - unknown
4) Yoshine Kyoko - Sorette pakuri janai desuka?
5) Amami Yuki - Gouritekini arienai Tantei Kamizuru Ryoko no kaimei

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Nao - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
2) Koshiba Fuuka - Nami yo kiitekure
3) Haru - Watashi no oyome-kun
4) Hashimoto Kanna - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
5) Seino Nana - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Hashimoto Kanna - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
2) Nao - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Koshiba Fuuka - Nami yo kiitekure
4) Haru - Watashi no oyome-kun
5) Seino Nana - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...

Sunday, August 27, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Supporting Actor


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Ooizumi Yo - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
2) Nagayama Eita - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Tozuka Junki - Daga, jounetsu wa aru

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Tozuka Junki - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Akaso Eiji - Pending Train 
3) Yagi Yuusei - Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita
4) Yamada Ryosuke - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
5) Ozaki Takumi - Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan oyashoku

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Tozuka Junki - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Nagayama Eita - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Shigeoka Daiki - Sorette pakuri janai desuka?
4) Sometani Shota - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
5) Akaso Eiji - Pending Train

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Ooizumi Yo - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -
2) Okayama Amane - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...
3) Sometani Shota - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
4) Yamada Ryosuke - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
5) Nagayama Eita - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo

Saturday, August 26, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Supporting Actress


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Tomita Miu - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Tanaka Minami - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Shiroyama Noa - Dr. Chocolate

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Tomita Miu - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Triendl Reina - Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan oyashoku
3) Matsushima Nanako - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi
4) Suzuki Yuuka - Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita
5) Kamishiraishi Moka - Pending Train

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Tomita Miu - Daga, jounetsu wa aru
2) Tanaka Minami - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
3) Nimura Sawa - Watashi no oyome-kun
4) Nukumi Meru - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...
5) Kishii Yukino - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Tanaka Minami - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo
2) Shiroyama Noa - Dr. Chocolate
3) Aragaki Yui - Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -
4) Nukumi Meru - Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...
5) Tomita Miu - Daga, jounetsu wa aru

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The 116th Drama Academy Awards (Spring 2023) - Best Theme Song


Overall Ranking Top 3
1) Kokkara by SixTONES (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
2) TATTOO by Official Hige Dandism (Pending Train)
3) Kokoroe by Uru (Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -)

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Kokkara by SixTONES (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
2) TATTOO by Official Hige Dandism (Pending Train)
3) Nanimono by King & Prince (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
4) DEAR MY LOVER by Hey! Say! JUMP (Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi)
5) yonaki by BREIMEN (Tsukuyomi-kun no kindan oyashoku)

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Kokkara by SixTONES (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
2) TATTOO by Official Hige Dandism (Pending Train)
3) Kokoroe by Uru (Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -)
4) Nanimono by King & Prince (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
5) Stray Hearts by Inaba Koshi (Anata ga shitekure nakutemo)

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) TATTOO by Official Hige Dandism (Pending Train)
2) Que sera sera by Mrs. GREEN APPLE (Nichiyou no yoru gurai wa...)
3) Kokkara by SixTONES (Daga, jounetsu ga aru)
4) Kokoroe by Uru (Kazama Kimichika - Kyoujou 0 -)
5) Shura no chimata by Kami wa saikoro wo furanai (Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan -)

Friday, August 04, 2023

Preview of "Black Postman" - Summer 2023


Title: Black Postman / ブラックポストマン
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 18 Aug 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 8pm
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Cast: Tanaka Kei, Shida Mirai, Takahashi Maryjun, Hirayama Hiroyuki, Kanazawa Miho, Kondo Haruna, Hamao Noritaka, Hori Jou, Masana Bokuzo, Komoto Masahiro, Sugimoto Tetta & Koizumi Kotaro

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Preview of "Jiken" - Summer 2023


Title: Jiken / 事件
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 13 Aug 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Original novel by: Oooka Shohei
Cast: Shiina Kippei, Kita Kana, Mochizuki Ayumu, Akita Shiori, Takahashi Nao, Fuse Eri, Kijima Asuka, Nakamura Shun, Nimura Sawa, Iriyama Noriko, Ishino Youko, Horibe Keisuke, Nagashima Toshiyuki & Takashima Masahiro

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Preview of "Ningen Kowai 2" - Summer 2023


Title: Ningen Kowai 2 / にんげんこわい2
Official website: here
O.A. Start Date: 11 Aug 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 11pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Cast: Yoshida Yo, Kaneko Daichi & Murakami Jun / Yoshioka Riho, Inowaki Kai, Yoshimura Kaito, Matsuura Yuya, Ise Shima & Iwamatsu Ryo / Okada Masaki, Matsumoto Wakana, Serizawa Tateto & Taketani Kimio / Yasuda Ken, Otsuru Sasuke, Hoshi Moeka & Hashimoto Manami / Matsushige Yutaka, Higashino Ayaka, Okabe Hiroki & Ito Shiro

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Preview of "Nanyoubi ni umaretano" - Summer 2023


Title: Nanyoubi ni umaretano 何曜日に生まれたの
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 6 Aug 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm
Broadcast by: ABC TV / TV Asahi
Theme Song: "Bus Stop" by The Hollies
Cast: Iitoyo Marie, Mizobata Junpei, Inoue Yuki, YU, Wakatsuki Yumi, Katayama Yuki, Hama Shogo, Hayami Akari, Shishido Kavka & Jinnai Takanori

Monday, July 24, 2023

Preview of "Halation Love" - Summer 2023


Title: Halation Love / ハレーションラブ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 August 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 11.30pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Theme Song: "Eye" by Anly
Cast: Takahashi Hikaru, Ichinose Hayate, Yanagi Shuntaro, Yoshimura Kaito, Hamada Mari, Naitou Risa, Kawase Riko, Izuka Kenta, Shimada Kyusaku & Mashima Hidekazu

Friday, July 21, 2023

Preview of "Knockin' on Locked Door" - Summer 2023


Title: Knockin' on Locked Door / ノッキンオン・ロックドア
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 29 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 11pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Theme Songs: "CREAK" by SixTONES / "Missing" by Naniwa Danshi
Original novel by: Aosaki Yugo
Cast: Matsumura Hokuto, Nishihata Daigo, Ishibashi Shizuka, Hata Mei, Komakine Ryusuke, Kakuta Akihiro & Watabe Atsuro

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Preview of "Benisasu Life" - Summer 2023


Title: Benisasu Life / 紅さすライフ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 24 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 12.59am
Broadcast by: NTV
Theme Song: "Make Up Day" by Naniwa Danshi
Cast: Ohnishi Ryuusei, Igeta Hiroe, Fukada Ryusei, Koume Dayu, Morisako Ei & Matsushima Sou

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Preview of "Kanojotachi no hanzai" - Summer 2023


Title: Kanojotachi no hanzai / 彼女たちの犯罪
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 20 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Thursdays at 11.59pm
Broadcast by: YTV
Theme Song: "Uzumaku" by Omoinotake
Cast: Fukagawa Mai, Ishii Anna, Maiguma Katsuya, Satou Honami, Asakura Aki, Yamashita Yorie, Toyama Toshiya, Suzuki Kosuke, Suzuki Yuuka, Nomaguchi Tooru & Maeda Atsuko

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Preview of "Kono subarashiki sekai" - Summer 2023


Title: Kono subarashiki sekai この素晴らしき世界
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 20 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Thursdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song: "what's your message?" by Oda Kazumasa
Cast: Wakamura Mayumi, Kimura Yoshino, Makita Sports, Taira Yuna, Nakagawa Daisuke, Nagase Riko, Marui Wan, Tokito Yuki, Yatabe Shun, Nekoze Tsubaki, Satoi Kenta, Nishimura Masahiko & Sawamura Ikki

Monday, July 17, 2023

Preview of "Tenshoku no Maousama" - Summer 2023


Title: Tenshoku no Maousama / 転職の魔王様
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 17 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 10pm
Broadcast by: Kansai TV
Theme Song: "Living My Life" by milet
Opening Theme Song: "Monster" by LIL LEAGUE from EXILE TRIBE
Original novel by: Nukaga Mio
Cast: Narita Ryo, Koshiba Fuuka, Yamaguchi Sayaka, Fujiwara Taiyu, Oideyasu Oda, Maeda Gouki, Inoue Shota, Imoto Ayaka & Ishida Yuriko

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Preview of "VIVANT" - Summer 2023


Title: VIVANT
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 16 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 9pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Cast: Sakai Masato, Abe Hiroshi, Nikaidou Fumi, Ryuusei Ryo, Sakoda Takaya, Iinuma Ai,  Yamanaka Takashi, Kouchi Yamato, Baba Tooru, Barslkhagva Batbold, Tsaschikher Khatanzorig, Nandin-Erdene Khongorzul, Watanabe Kunito, Furuya Robin, Uchino Kenta, Tomisakae Doramu, Hayashibara Megumi (voice acting), Ninomiya Kazunari, Sakurai Kaito, Martin Starr, Erkhembayar Ganbold, Marin, Mizutani Kaho, Inoue Jun, Hayashi Kento, Takanashi Rin, Hayashi Yasufumi, Yoshihara Mitsuo, Uchimura Haruka, Inoue Hajime, Ichikawa Enya, Ichikawa Emisaburo, Hirayama Yusuke, Tamaki Ryou, Nishiyama Jun, Dan Rei, Hamada Gaku, Bandou Yajuro, Hashimoto Satoshi, Kohinata Fumiyo, Kimura Midoriko, Matsuzaka Toori & Yakusho Koji

Saturday, July 15, 2023

Preview of "Yu Yu Wonderland" - Summer 2023


Title: Yu Yu Wonderland / 湯游ワンダーランド
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 15 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 12.55am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Mankitsu
Opening theme song: "vanity" by Ootsuka Ai
Ending theme song: "Shirafu" by YONA YONA WEEKENDERS
Cast: Tomosaka Rie

Friday, July 14, 2023

Preview of "Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo watashi wa seitou ni ■ sareta" - Summer 2023


Title: Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo watashi wa seitou ni ■ sareta / 最高の教師 1年後、私は生徒に■された
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 15 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Cast: Matsuoka Mayu, Ashida Mana, Matsushita Kouhei, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Inukai Atsuhiro, Nagai Mijika, Saaya, Fujisaki Yumia, Riko, Santoki Souma, Honda Hitomi, Joutaro, Tanabe Ririka, Fujishima Kanon, Okai Mion, Asano Shunya, Touma Ami, Kato Seishiro, Tachibana Yuki, Kubozuka Airu, Kakihara Rinka, Iwase Youji, Teramoto Rio, Kayashima Mizuki, Tamaki Sora, Hagiwara Mamoru, Yamashita Kouki, Nose Rin, Okudaira Daiken, Shirakura Aoi, Fujizaki Nayuta, Utaha, Kawamoto Kouki, Sakamoto Satsuki, Natsuki Omi & Tanaka Miku

Preview of "Saikou no Seito ~ Yomei 1 nen no Last Dance ~"


Title: Saikou no Seito ~ Yomei 1 nen no Last Dance ~ / 最高の生徒 ~余命1年のラストダンス~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official LINE: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 15 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Saturdays at 2.30pm
Broadcast by: NTV
Theme Song: "Ajisai no you na koi (Hydrangea Love)" by TOMORROW x TOGETHER
Cast: Hata Mei, Yamashita Kouki, Mokudai Kazuto, Saito Nagisa, Shida Kohaku, Kikuchi Himena & Mito Yuna

Winners of the ViVi National Treasure Handsome Men Ranking (First half of 2023)

Note that the names in brackets indicate the groups they belong to.

Source: Oricon


NOW Category (those who are between 23 and 29 years old)
1) Meguro Ren (Snow Man)
2) Yagi Yuusei (FANTASTICS)
3) Kyomoto Taiga (SixTONES)
4) Takahashi Fumiya
5) Michieda Shunsuke (Naniwa Danshi)
6) Kawanishi Takumi (JO1)
7) Takasugi Mahiro
8) Takahashi Kaito (King & Prince)
9) Yoshino Hokuto (THE RAMPAGE)
10) Hagiwara Riku 
11) Ozaki Takumi (INI)
12) RYOKI (BE:FIRST)
13) K (& TEAM)
14) Shiroiwa Ruki (JO1)
15) Kusakawa Takuya (Choutokkyuu)



NEXT Category (those who are 22 years old and below)
1) Nagao Kento (Naniwa Danshi)
2) Matsuda Jin (INI)
3) Miyase Ryuubi
4) Nishimura Takuya (Lil Kansai)
5) Itagaki Rihito
6) Mamehara Issei (JO1)
7) Sano Masaya (Ae! group)
8) Yamashita Kouki
9) Mokudai Kazuto (Genin wa jibun ni aru)
10) RAN (MAZZEL)



ADULT Category (those who are 30 years old and above)
1) Sakaguchi Kentaro
2) Yamada Ryosuke (Hey! Say! JUMP)
3) SKY-HI
4) Watanabe Shota (Snow Man)
5) Suzuki Ryohei
6) Nakamura Tomoya
7) Matsushita Kouhei
8) Fukazawa Tatsuya (Snow Man)
9) Iwata Takanori (Sandaime J Soul Brothers)
10) Tamamori Yuuta (Kis-My-Ft2)

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Dorama World's official social media channels w.e.f. 14 Jul 2023

As mentioned previously, I was thinking of finding a replacement social media platform for Twitter given its "user-unfriendly" changes so far this year. In particular, the effects of the latest restriction on number of tweets to be viewed can be observed in more ways than one. There have been multiple occasions when I couldn't load any tweets and the tweets which show up on my timeline these days aren't the usual ones I am seeing (some from accounts or topics which I don't even follow). In terms of the views and engagement on Dorama World's account, I can see that the numbers don't go beyond a certain figure which is definitely not the norm. The logical conclusion is, whatever I'm posting don't get seen by my followers, no thanks to these restrictions and possibly, manipulations at the back end to control who sees what.

Much as I tried to look at other options over the past week or so, it has been difficult to find one which meets various conditions of which the most important to me are that it should ideally be web-based rather than app-based (easier to type on the computer's keyboard than the mobile phone) and allows the sharing of links, photos and videos (need to quote my sources when posting news translations). The platform should also have a certain number of users so that it's more convenient to "shift" rather than having to ask people to sign up for new accounts just to access it. I also wondered if I should move to a new platform just to duplicate what I was already doing on the Facebook page. If I wasn't going to, the new platform should allow me to produce a different type of content beyond what is on the blog and the Facebook page.

And when Threads came along, I deliberated on it for a few days and decided to take the plunge.

With effect from 14 Jul 2023, Dorama World will be on the following platforms:

* Blogger - this is the blog where you get to read previews and reviews of dramas and movies, news articles (longer ones) and analysis of topics in the J-ent world
* Facebook - J-ent news in point form and notifications for new posts on the blog.
* Threads (@doramaworld_chiaki) - short episodic reviews, interesting things or observations from dramas and movies and any other random stuff/ramblings

What this means for the Twitter account is:
- it will still exist because I need it to keep track of news and updates from the official accounts of various productions, artistes, TV stations and movie companies 
- the existing content will remain as it is until further notice
- there will no longer be any updates on this platform 

Much as I would like to have a single platform for everyone to get the news updates, it is realistically impossible to do so since we all have our preferences when it comes to the use of social media portals. As such, although I know that it may be inconvenient for those who are on Twitter exclusively to have to sign up for new accounts on other platforms, I seek your kind understanding in this regard.

Thank you for your support so far and please continue to support Dorama World going forward ~

Preview of "Trillion Game" - Summer 2023


Title: Trillion Game / トリリオンゲーム
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 14 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Fridays 10pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Original manga by: Inagaki Riichiro & Ikegami Ryoichi
Theme Song: "Dangerholic" by Snow Man
Cast: Meguro Ren, Sano Hayato, Imada Mio, Fukumoto Riko, Takezai Terunosuke, Kikkawa Koji & Kunimura Jun

Preview of "Hayabusa Shouboudan" - Summer 2023


Title: Hayabusa Shouboudan ハヤブサ消防団
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 13 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Thursdays at 9pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Original novel by: Ikeido Jun
Theme Song: "Meinichi" by Chanmina
Cast: Nakamura Tomoya, Kawaguchi Haruna, Mitsushima Shinnosuke, Furukawa Yuta, Okabe Takashi, Kajihara Zen, Hashimoto Jun, Yamamoto Koji, Namase Katsuhisa, Maro Akaji, Muraoka Nozomi, Kobayashi Ryoko, Fukuda Tenkyu, Kaneda Akio, Owada Baku & Ichinose Wataru

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Preview of "Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun" - Summer 2023


Title: Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun / こっち向いてよ向井くん
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 12 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 10pm 
Broadcast by: NTV
Original manga by: Nemu Youko
Theme Song: "LOOK AT ME" by NiziU
Cast: Akaso Eiji, Ikuta Erika, Okayama Amane, Fujiwara Sakura, Moriwaki Kenji, Naito Shuichiro, Uechi Haruna, Iwai Kenshiro, Wakabayashi Jiei, Zaizen Naomi, Ichihara Hayato & Haru

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Preview of "Barakamon" - Summer 2023


Title: Barakamon / ばらかもん
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 12 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Official manga by: Yoshino Satsuki
Theme Song: "Moon" by Perfume
Cast: Sugino Yosuke, Miyazaki Ririsa, Tanaka Minami, Tsuna Keito, Toyoshima Hana, Kondo Hana, Yamaguchi Kaori, Iio Kazuki, Tanaka Min, Araki Towa, Nakao Akiyoshi & Endo Kenichi

Monday, July 10, 2023

Preview of "18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~" - Summer 2023


Title: 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~ / 18/40~ふたりなら夢も恋も~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 11 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 10pm
Broadcast by: TBS
Theme Song: "Himawari" by Ado
Cast: Fukuhara Haruka, Fukada Kyoko, Suzuka Ouji, Uesugi Shuhei, Deguchi Natsuki, Nagasawa Itsuki, Yagi Yuusei, Arashi Rina, Sano Hinako, Sakaguchi Ryotaro, Aoi Yo, Kikuchi Hinako, Urai Norihiro, Suzuki Yuuka, Arakawa Chika, Yumepote, Honoka, Sylvia Grab, Mimura Rie, Matsumoto Wakana, Takashima Masahiro, Katahira Nagisa & Yasuda Ken

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Preview of "Usokon" - Summer 2023


Title: Usokon / ウソ婚
Official website: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 11 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11pm
Broadcast by: Kansai TV
Original manga by: Tokina Kiwi
Theme Song: by Sexy Zone (title not announced yet)
Cast: Kikuchi Fuuma, Nagahama Neru, Watanabe Shota, Triendl Reina, Oda Risa, Kuroba Mario & Tsurumi Shingo

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Preview of "Manatsu no Cinderella" - Summer 2023


Title: Manatsu no Cinderella 真夏のシンデレラ
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 10 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 9pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Theme Song: "Summer Time Cinderella" by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
Cast: Mori Nana, Mamiya Shotaro, Kamio Fuuju, Yoshikawa Ai, Hagiwara Riku, Shirahama Alan, Nimura Sawa, Mizukami Koushi, Ohnishi Riku, Morisaki Win, Sakurai Yuki & Yamaguchi Tomomitsu

Friday, July 07, 2023

Preview of "FIXER Season 2" - Summer 2023


Title: FIXER Season 2 / フィクサー Season 2
Official website: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 9 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm
Broadcast by: WOWOW
Total number of episodes: 5
Cast: Karasawa Toshiaki, Machida Keita, Eguchi Noriko, Koizumi Kotaro, Kaname Jun, Matobu Sei, Saito Yuki, Nishida Toshiyuki, Ishiguro Ken, Tomita Yasuko, Uchida Yuki, Suzuki Honami & Kobayashi Kaoru

Preview of "Keibuho Daimajin" - Summer 2023


Title: Keibuho Daimajin 警部補ダイマジン
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 11.15pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Original manga by: Richard Woo & Kouno Kouji
Theme Song: "Ookami to suisei" by Kanjani 8
Opening theme: "Maningen" by Atarashii gakkou no leaders
Cast: Ikuta Toma, Tsuchiya Tao, Ozawa Yukiyoshi, Shishido Kavka, Hamano Kenta, Narumi Riko, Kiriyama Ren, Baba Tooru, Wakamatsu Chikara, Yashiba Toshihiro, Deai Masayuki, Fujisawa Ema, Matsudaira Ken, Takuma Shin, Kataoka Tsurutaro, Takahashi Katsunori & Mukai Osamu

Thursday, July 06, 2023

Preview of "Iyashi no otonari-san niwa himitsu ga aru" - Summer 2023


Title: Iyashi no otonari-san niwa himitsu ga aru / 癒やしのお隣さんには秘密がある
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.30am
Broadcast by: NTV
Original manga by: Shimafuku Rou & Umezawa Natsuko
Theme Song: "Patient!!" by BiTE A SHOCK
Cast: Tanabe Momoko, Koseki Yuuta, Takeda Kouhei, Yabuki Nako, Maeda Gouki, Oku Tomoya & Morinaga Yuuki

Winners of the 26th Nikkansports Dorama Grand Prix (Spring 2023)


Numbers in brackets indicate the number of votes received.

Best Drama
1) Daga, jounetsu wa aru (19,899)
2) Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita (12,019)
3) Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi (6,086)
4) Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan - (6,037)
5) unknown (5,147)

Best Leading Actor
1) Morimoto Shintaro - Daga, jounetsu wa aru (15,546)
2) Takahashi Kaito - Daga, jounetsu wa aru (8,893)
3) Yamada Yuuki - Pending Train - 8 ji 23 pun, asu kimi to - (6,242)
4) Matsumoto Jun - Dousuru Ieyasu (6,120)
5) Fukuyama Masaharu - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan (5,816)

Best Leading Actress
1) Hashimoto Kanna - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi (17,980)
2) Amami Yuki - Gouritekini arienai ~ Tantei Kamizuru Ryoko no kaimei ~ (14,166)
3) Nao - Anata ga shitekure nakutemo (8,441)
4) Takahata Mitsuki - unknown (7,847)
5) Koshiba Fuuka - Nami yo kiitekure (6,681)

Best Supporting Actor
1) Yagi Yuusei - Hosuto souzoku shichaimashita (15,822)
2) Tozuka Junki - Daga, jounetsu wa aru (11,099)
3) Yamada Ryosuke - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi (7,049)
4) Nagase Ren - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan - (6,513)
5) Machida Keita - unknown (5,000)

Best Supporting Actress
1) Tomita Miu - Daga, jounetsu wa aru (12,919)
2) Matsushima Nanako - Ousama ni sasagu kusuriyubi (5,341)
3) Arimura Kasumi - Dousuru Ieyasu (4,618)
4) Hamabe Minami - Ranman (3,803)
5) Imada Mio - Last Man - Zenmou no sousakan - (3,798)

Source: Nikkansports

Wednesday, July 05, 2023

Preview of "Hatsukoi, Zarari" - Summer 2023


Title: Hatsukoi, Zarari / 初恋、ざらり 
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.12am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Zakuzakuro
Opening theme song: "Atashi no zenbu wo aisenai" by a-ko
Ending theme song: "Koi no iro" by Higuchi Ai
Cast: Ono Karin, Kazama Shunsuke, Omi Toshinori, Kumagai Mami, Nishiyama Mayuko & Hamanaka Bunichi

Preview of "Banshaku no ryuugi 2" - Summer 2023


Title: Banshaku no ryuugi 2 / 晩酌の流儀2
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 7 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Fridays at 12.52am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Opening theme song: "Kogare Night" by yonawo
Ending theme song: "Cheers! Cheers!" by Sato Chiaki
Cast: Kuriyama Chiaki, Takeda Kouhei, Tsuji Nagiko, Okayama Hajime, Baba Hiroyuki & Mister Chin

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

Preview of "Shuumatsu tabi no gokui" - Summer 2023


Title: Shuumatsu tabi no gokui 週末旅の極意
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 1am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Opening theme song: "Butterfly (Mellow Mix)" by Ozawa Naoki
Ending theme song: "magnet" by Miyuu
Cast: Mizuki Arisa, Yoshizawa Hisashi, Hinagata Akiko, Maruyama Tomomi, Muraoka Nozomi, Hiratsuka Hina, Moritaka Ai & Fujishiro Taichi

Preview of "Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2" - Summer 2023


Title: Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2 / みなと商事コインランドリー2
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 5 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Wednesdays at 12.35am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Kanzume Sawa & Tsubaki Yuzu
Cast: Kusakawa Takuya, Nishigaki Sho, Oku Tomoya, Toyoshima Hana, Inaba Yu & Fukushi Seiji

Monday, July 03, 2023

Preview of "Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~" - Summer 2023


Title: Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~ / シッコウ!!~犬と私と執行官~
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 4 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Tuesdays at 9pm
Broadcast by: TV Asahi
Cast: Ito Sairi, Nakajima Kento, Kasamatsu Sho, First Summer Uika, Rokkaku Seiji, Sugawara Daikichi, Komai Ren, Kaitou Sora, Nakagawa Kureha, Moro Morooka, Miyazaki Yoshiko, Itaya Yuka, Watanabe Ikkei, Katsumura Masanobu & Oda Yuji

Sunday, July 02, 2023

Preview of "Wakakozake Season 7" - Summer 2023


Title: Wakakozake Season 7 /  ワカコ酒 Season 7
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 3 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 12am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Shinkyu Chie
Opening theme song: "Wonder Wonder Night" by Ura Koyuki
Ending theme song: "Memory" by Arai Maju
Cast: Takeda Rina, Nozoe Yoshihiro, Kamakari Kenta, Shiotsuka Kouhei, Yamada Kinuo & Watanabe Mizuki

Regarding the future transition of Dorama World's Twitter account to a new platform

Actually, I have been pondering over this for a while but I think it's time for me to make a decision now especially after the restriction on viewing tweets kicked in suddenly yesterday.

As of now, at least on my end, I can't load my timeline. Searching for tweets is also intermittent for me since yesterday. This makes me wonder, do I actually read more than 600 tweets in a day for this restriction to apply to me?

From this year onwards (no thanks to the changes happening within Twitter due to you-know-who), the functionality and usability of this platform have been affected in more ways than one. 

Just to quote an example, the user analytics section is seeing a reduction in the number of statistics provided so it doesn't provide a very accurate picture of the user situation for this account. In addition, the information is often not up-to-date. Much as I know that as a "free" user, I can't be complaining but still...I am not asking for some fanciful features. Prior to yesterday, I could still try to convince myself to stay on this platform for its ease of use and the fact that I have a sizeable following here. However, to have the reading of tweets being restricted in this manner means that it's time for me to decide what to do going forward.

With immediate effect, the following changes will take place:
* News updates/posts which can fit into one tweet will still be provided on Twitter until further notice.
* For stuff which cannot fit into one tweet, please click the Facebook post link below the source to view the entire post.

The reason for the second change is that I have to load the first tweet in order for me to add the subsequent parts to the thread. However, based on yesterday's experience, it is near impossible to even load my own tweet unless the restriction is lifted. Since I am posting the same content on Facebook and that that does not have a character limit which forces me to break up the post into smaller bits, you will be able to view the content in its entirety over there. Alternatively, if you already have a Facebook account, you can just like/follow my page there.

The long term plan though, is to find another platform to replace my Twitter account.

For now, I hope to solicit some feedback from my Twitter followers on this with regard to the following questions:
* What other platform do you think is suitable to replace Twitter and why?
* Is there any other preferred channel or platform other than social media which will make it easier for me to post and for you to follow the news update?

For the Facebook followers - you can also give suggestions especially if you find that using the Facebook platform is inconvenient or difficult for you in any aspect.

It would be best if you can leave a comment on this blog post instead of replying to the thread on Twitter (in case I cannot load it). Looking forward to hearing from you as we try to navigate the transition to a new platform in the least painful manner as possible. Thank you!

Saturday, July 01, 2023

Preview of "CODE - Negai no daisho -" - Summer 2023


Title: CODE - Negai no daisho - / CODE - 願いの代償 -
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 2 Jul 2023
Timeslot: Sundays at 10.30pm
Broadcast by: YTV / NTV
Theme Song: "VICTOSPIN" by UVERworld
Cast: Sakaguchi Kentaro, Sometani Shota, Matsushita Nao, Hotta Mayu, Miura Takahiro, Hyoudou Takumi, Aoyagi Sho, Usuda Asami, Suzuki Kousuke & Tamayama Tetsuji

Friday, June 30, 2023

Preview of "Nare no hate no bokura" - Summer 2023


Title: Nare no hate no bokura なれの果ての僕ら
Official website: here
Official Instagram: here
Official TikTok: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 28 Jun 2023
Timeslot: Mondays at 12.30am (first episode starts at 12.59am)
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo
Original manga by: Utsumi Yae
Theme Song: "Roberia" by HiHi Jets
Cast: Inoue Mizuki, Inukai Atsuhiro, Kitahara Yuzu, Oohara Yuno, Kudo Haruka, Kusano Taisei, Kabashima Hikari, Saito Ryuu, Oohara Sakurako, Nishimura Takuya, Abe Rin, Sugou Araki, Kuramoto Ryuhei, Niihara Taisuke, Yuutarou, Matsubara Toma, Nishida Kouki, Yoshida Reika, Sakumoto Takara, Konno Ayaka, Yabana Rei, Nakamura Riho, Wagazuma Miwako, Hinagata Akiko & Mori Kanna

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Preview of "Akujo ni tsuite" (Drama SP)


Title: Akujo ni tsuite 悪女について 
Official website: here
O.A. Dates: 10pm on 27 Jun and 4 Jul 2023
Broadcast by: NHK
Original novel by: Ariyoshi Sawako
Cast: Tanaka Minami, Kiryu Mai, Yoshizawa Hisashi, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Izumisawa Yuki, Omi Toshinori, Tokoshima Yoshiko, Hayashiya Shozo, Watanabe Makiko, Toda Keiko & Hashizume Isao