Preview of "Cold Case 3 ~ Shinjitsu no Tobira ~" - Autumn 2020

Title: Cold Case 3 ~ Shinjitsu no Tobira / コールドケース3 ~ 真実の扉 ~ (Cold Case 3 ~ The Door of Truth ~)

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 Dec 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 10pm

Broadcast by: WOWOW

Total number of episodes: 10

Cast: Yoshida Yo, Nagayama Kento, Takito Kenichi, Mitsuishi Ken & Miura Tomokazu

Guests: Eguchi Yosuke, Ogata Naoto, Toda Naho, Inowaki Kai, Yokota Eiji, Kurosawa Asuka, Yamamoto Mirai, Watanabe Dai, Go Riju, Okabe Takashi & Matsukada Yohei (Eps 1 & 2)

Arimura Kasumi, Iwata Takanori, Izumisawa Yuki, Nimura Sawa, Matsubara Chieko, Wakabayashi Go, Tajima Reiko & Kamijo Tsunehiko (Ep 3)

Nakamura Tooru, Otoo Takuma, Konno Mahiru, Yamada Kinuo, Fukuda Saki & Daigo Kotaro (Ep 4)

Matsuzawa Takumi, Oda Lisa & Kokubo Toshihito (Ep 5)

Yamaguchi Sayaka, Kubota Sayu, Akaso Eiji, Watanabe Makiko & Tsuda Kanji (Ep 6)

Kuroki Haru, Takasugi Mahiro, Suruga Taro, Nakajima Hiroko, Yamaji Kazuhiro & Maya Kyoko (Ep 7)

Takehara Pistol, Mizuno Miki, Miyazawa Kazufumi, Tamaoki Reo, Hamada Megumi & Umegaki Yoshiaki (Ep 8)

Cho Tamiyasu, Nakayama Shinobu, Nashimoto Kenjiro, Guts Ishimatsu, Murata Takehiro, Daichi Yasuo & Hou Wei (Ep 9)

Tomita Yasuko, Kita Kana, Kanno Misuzu, Hirata Kaoru, Nakajima Hiroki, Nakata Kurumi & Nishio Mari (Ep 10)

Preview of "Seiten wo tsuke" (NHK 2021 Taiga)

Title: Seiten wo tsuke 青天を衝け 

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 14 Feb 2021

Timeslot: Sundays 8pm

Broadcast by: NHK

Cast: Yoshizawa Ryo, Kobayashi Kaoru, Wakui Emi, Murakawa Eri, Fujino Ryoko, Koura Kengo, Narumi Riko, Hiraizumi Sei, Asaka Mayumi, Tezuka Satomi, Tanabe Seiichi, Mitsushima Shinnosuke, Hashimoto Ai, Okada Kenshi, Tezuka Mai, Tamaki Hiroshi, Itabashi Shunya, Sakou Yoshi, Yamazaki Ginnojou, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Kawaei Rina, Mimura Rie, Tsutsumi Shinichi, Kimura Yoshino, Takenaka Naoto, Hara Hideko, Watanabe Ikkei, Tsuda Kanji, Fujiwara Kisetsu, Yoshi Ikuzou, Watanabe Daichi, Kamishiraishi Mone, Minemura Rie, Kishitani Goro, Ootani Ryouhei, Satoi Kenta, Hirata Mitsuru, Nakamura Yasuhi, Kaname Jun, Koike Teppei, Morley Robertson etc.

Preview of "Ore no ie no hanashi" - Winter 2021

Title: Ore no ie no hanashi 俺の家の話 (My family's story)

Official website: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 22 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Fridays 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Cast: Nagase Tomoya, Toda Erika, Nagayama Kento, Eguchi Noriko, Inowaki Kai, Hamura Jinsei, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, Miyake Hiroki, Hiraiwa Kami, Akiyama Ryuji, Kiritani Kenta & Nishida Toshiyuki

Preview of "Tengoku to Jigoku ~ Saiko na Futari ~" - Winter 2021

Title: Tengoku to Jigoku ~ Saiko na Futari ~ 天国と地獄 ～サイコな2人～ (Heaven & Hell ~ The 2 Psychos ~)
Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 17 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Sundays 9pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "Tadaima" by Teshima Aoi

Cast: Ayase Haruka, Takahashi Issei, Emoto Tasuku, Mizobata Junpei, Nakamura Yuri, Sakoda Takaya, Hayashi Yasufumi, Nomaguchi Tooru, Yoshimi Kazutoyo, Baba Tooru, Tani Kyosuke, Kishii Yukino, Kiba Katsumi & Kitamura Kazuki

Preview of "Oh! My Boss! Koi wa bessatsu de" - Winter 2021

Title: Oh! My Boss! Koi wa bessatsu de オー！マイ・ボス！恋は別冊で (Oh! My Boss! Romance to be in a separate volume)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 12 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Tuesdays 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "Luv Bias" by Kis-My-Ft2

Cast: Kamishiraishi Mone, Nanao, Tamamori Yuuta, Mamiya Shotaro, Kubota Sayu, Asei, Akiyama Yuzuki, Ota Yuri, Takahashi Maryjun, Nadaki Takeshi, Hashizume Jun, Yamauchi Suzu, Miyazaki Yoshiko, Takahashi Hitomi, Kurashina Kana & Yusuke Santa Maria

Top 10 bestselling artists in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the total amount of sales from the artist's releases in JPY:

1) ARASHI (JPY 14,520,000,000) - 9th time that they had won the bestselling artist title, second consecutive year since 2019

2) BTS (JPY 10,740,000,000)

3) Yonezu Kenshi (JPY 9,712,000,000)

4) King & Prince (JPY 6,336,000,000)

5) Nogizaka46 (JPY 5,967,000,000)

6) Official Hige Dandism (JPY 4,851,000,000)

7) King Gnu (JPY 4,051,000,000)

8) TWICE (JPY 3,841,000,000)

9) SixTONES (JPY 3,751,000,000)

10) SEVENTEEN (JPY 3,588,000,000)

Source: Oricon

Top 10 most-streamed songs in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the number of times which it was streamed:

1) Yoru ni kakeru - YOASOBI (210,623,551)

2) Pretender - Official Hige Dandism (170,845,721)

3) I LOVE... - Official Hige Dandism (161,936,575)

4) Hakujitsu - King Gnu (157,472,278)

5) Gurenge - LiSA (151,489,880)

6) Kosui - Eito (148,343,225)

7) Dynamite - BTS (138,211,363)

8) Make you happy - NiziU (130,231,243)

9) Homura - LiSA (122,353,954)

10) Hadaka no kokoro - Aimyon (104,548,078)

Source: Oricon

Top 10 digital albums in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the number of downloads:

1) STRAY SHEEP - Yonezu Kenshi (197,583)

2) Make you happy - NiziU (118,190)

3) CEREMONY - King Gnu (91,313)

4) Traveler - Official Hige Dandism (65,240)

5) Oishii pasta ga aru to kiite - Aimyon (27,643)

6) A COMPLETE ~ ALL SINGLES ~ - Hamasaki Ayumi (26,657)

7) BE - BTS (21,162)

8) WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? - Billie Eilish (20,070)

9) Sympa - King Gnu (19,462)

10) Tenki no Ko complete version - RADWIMPS  (18,265)

Source: Oricon

Top 10 digital singles in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the number of downloads:

1) Gurenge - LiSA (942,691)

2) Homura - LiSA (709,966)

3) I LOVE... - Official Hige Dandism (638,058)

4) Yoru ni kakeru - YOASOBI (539,090)

5) Pretender - Official Hige Dandism (538,314)

6) Hakujitsu - King Gnu (513,603)

7) Kanden - Yonezu Kenshi (499,084)

8) Hadaka no kokoro - Aimyon (403,820)

9) Kosui - Eito (346,653)

10) Uma to Shika - Yonezu Kenshi (317,060)

Source: Oricon

Top 10 bestselling albums in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the number of copies sold. For the ranking from No.11 onwards, please refer to the source:

1) STRAY SHEEP - Yonezu Kenshi (1,563,030)

2) This is ARASHI - ARASHI (822,459)

3) MAP OF THE SOUL:7 ~ THE JOURNEY ~ - BTS (658,882)

4) L& - King & Prince (612,574)

5) MAP OF THE SOUL:7 - BTS (455,446)

6) CEREMONY - King Gnu (435,908)

7) SOUNDTRACKS - Mr.Children (315,876)

8) 24H - SEVENTEEN (293,825)

9) Strawberry Prince - Sutopuri (266,132)

10) Traveler - Official Hige Dandism (255,028)

Source: Oricon

Top 10 bestselling singles in 2020 (Oricon)

Figures tabulated from 9 Dec 2019 to 13 Dec 2020 and numbers in brackets indicate the number of copies sold. For the ranking from No.11 onwards, please refer to the source:

1) Imitation Rain / D.D. - SixTONES vs Snow Man (1,760,904)

2) Shitsuren, Arigatou - AKB48 (1,181,701)

3) Kite - ARASHI (1,147,865)

4) Shiawase no hougoshoku - Nogizaka46 (1,115,150)

5) KISSIN' MY LIPS / Stories - Snow Man (1,001,570)

6) NAVIGATOR - SixTONES (707,699)

7) Sonna koto naiyo - Hinatazaka46 (644,135)

8) Mazy Night - King & Prince (591,673)

9) smile - Twenty * Twenty (502,143)

10) NEW ERA - SixTONES (480,379)

Source: Oricon

Preview of "Ao no SP - Gakkounai Keisatsu Shimada Ryuuhei -" - Winter 2021

Title: Ao no SP - Gakkounai Keisatsu Shimada Ryuuhei - / 青のSP─学校内警察・嶋田隆平─ / The Blue School Police - The policeman in the school Shimada Ryuuhei - 

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

Official YouTube: here

O.A. Start Date: 12 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Tuesdays 9pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Theme Song: "Oikaze" by SHE'S

Cast: Fujiwara Tatsuya, Maki Youko, Yamada Yuuki, Izumisawa Yuki, Takuma Seiko, Shibuya Kento, Chisun, Kodama Norikatsu, Kanazawa Masami, Otoo Takuma, Ishii Masanori, Suga Kenta, Endo Yuuya, Asumi Rio, Minemura Rie, Masu Takeshi, Yamaguchi Sayaka & Takahashi Katsumi

Preview of "Shitteru Wife" - Winter 2021

Title: Shitteru Wife 知ってるワイフ (Familiar Wife)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 7 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Thursdays 10pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Original drama by: CJ ENM, STUDIO DRAGON CORPORATION / Chorokbaem Media

Theme Song: "Kimi to mitai sekai" by Kanjani 8

Cast: Ookura Tadayoshi, Hirose Arisu, Matsushita Kouhei, Kawaei Rina, Morita Kanro, Suezawa Seiya, Sano Hinako, Ando Niko, Maggy, Nekoze Tsubaki, Okayama Hajime, Takimoto Miori, Namase Katsuhisa & Katahira Nagisa

Preview of "Uchi no musume wa, kareshi ga dekinai!!" - Winter 2021

Title: Uchi no musume wa, kareshi ga dekinai!! ウチの娘は、彼氏が出来ない!! (My daughter can't get a boyfriend!!)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 13 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Wednesdays 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Theme Song: "Sora to Ao" by Ieiri Leo

Cast: Kanno Miho, Hamabe Minami, Okada Kenshi, Kawakami Youhei, Arita Teppei, Sawamura Ikki & Fukuhara Haruka

Preview of "Red Eyes Kanshi Sousahan" - Winter 2021

Title: Red Eyes Kanshi Sousahan レッドアイズ 監視捜査班 (Red Eyes Surveillance Investigation Team)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 23 Jan 2021

Timeslot: Saturdays 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Cast: Kamenashi Kazuya, Matsushita Nao, Shuri, Shishido Kavka, Matsumura Hokuto & Kimura Yuichi

2020's ranking of celebrities with the most CM deals (Nihon Monitor)

This ranking released by Nihon Monitor list the top celebrities with the most CM deals between 1 January 2020 and 30 November 2020. The number of CM deals held by each celebrity is presented within the brackets:

Preview of "Ochoyan" (NHK morning drama)

Title: Ochoyan おちょやん

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 30 Nov 2020

Timeslot: Mondays to Fridays at 8am

Broadcast by: NHK

Theme Song: "Nakiwarai no Episode" by Hata Motohiro

Narrator: Katsura Kichiya

Cast: Sugisaki Hana, Tortoise Matsumoto, Miyazawa Ema, Arata Hinata, Narita Ryo, Hoshida Hidetoshi, Shigeyama Motohiko, Shibuya Tenshou, Ootsuka Noriyuki, Ookawa Ryoutaro, Shinohara Ryoko, Nagura Jun, Miyata Keiko, Higashino Ayaka, Kusumi Kaoru, Doi Shiori, Nimura Sawa, Furuya Chisa, Igawa Haruka, Nakamura Ganjirou, Itao Itsuji, Nishikawa Tadashi, Ishino Youko, Okajima Hideaki, Inoue Takuya, Dange Masumi, Sawaki Ren, Fujimoto Kurumi, Wakamura Mayumi, Emi Kurara, Rokkaku Seiji, Wakaba Ryuuya, Shibuya Tengai, Nishimura Kazuhiko, Yoshikawa Ai & Abe Junko etc.

Preview of "Toubousha" (Drama SP)

Title: Toubousha 逃亡者 (Fugitive)

Official website: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Date: 9pm on 5 & 6 Dec 2020

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Original by: Roy Huggins

Cast: Watanabe Ken, Toyokawa Etsushi, Natsukawa Yui, Inamori Izumi, Sugimoto Tetta, Murata Takehiro, Yo Kimiko, Ukaji Takashi, Hino Shohei, Miura Shohei, Hara Sachie, Fujimoto Takahiro, Iwao Kaishi & Sasai Eisuke

Preview of "38-sai batsuichi dokushin onna ga matching apuri wo yattemita kekka nikki" - Autumn 2020

Title: 38-sai batsuichi dokushin onna ga matching apuri wo yattemita kekka nikki / 38歳バツイチ独身女がマッチングアプリをやってみた結果日記 (The outcome diary of a 38-year-old single divorcee who tried to use a matchmaking application)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 18 Nov 2020

Timeslot: Wednesdays 12.58am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original essay by: Matsumoto Chiaki

Theme Song: "Inochi no Tobari" by Tokyo Jihen

Cast: Yamaguchi Sayaka, Machida Mari, Nomura Masumi, Masuko Naozumi & Sato Aiko

Guest stars: Inaba Yu, Shiono Akihisa, Honda Kyoya, Fukuyama Shoudai, Maehara Kou, Sekoguchi Ryo, Kobayashi Ryota, Suzuki Kousuke, Tomita Kentaro, Yuge Tomohisa, Touma Rose, Zaiki Takuma, Numaguchi Hiroki & Sawai Kazuki

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Drama

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) MIU404
2) Hanzawa Naoki 2
3) Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner
2) Eizouken niwa te wo dasuna!
3) MIU404
4) Toshishita Kareshi
5) Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) MIU404
2) Hanzawa Naoki 2
3) Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
4) Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun
5) M Aisubeki hito ga ite

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Hanzawa Naoki 2
2) MIU404
3) Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
4) Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
5) Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun

Source: The Television

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Leading Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Sakai Masato - Hanzawa Naoki 2
2) Ayano Go - MIU404
3) Hoshino Gen - MIU404

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Nakajima Kento - Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner
2) Hirano Sho - Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner
3) Ayano Go - MIU404
4) Hoshino Gen - MIU404
5) Yokohama Ryuusei - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - Hanzawa Naoki 2
2) Ayano Go - MIU404
3) Hoshino Gen - MIU404
4) Muro Tsuyoshi - Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho / Yokohama Ryuusei - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - Hanzawa Naoki 2
2) Ayano Go - MIU404
3) Hoshino Gen - MIU404
4) Kimura Takuya - BG 2 ~ Shinpen Keigonin ~
5) Muro Tsuyoshi - Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho

Source: The Televison

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Leading Actress

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Tabe Mikako - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
2) Ishihara Satomi - Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
3) Hamabe Minami - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Tabe Mikako - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
2) Hamabe Minami - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru
3) Shinohara Ryoko - Haken no Hinkaku 2
4) Ishihara Satomi - Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
5) Kanjiya Shihori - Dear Patient ~ Kizuna no Karte ~

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Tabe Mikako - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
2) Shinohara Ryoko - Haken no Hinkaku 2
3) Ishihara Satomi - Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
4) Anzai Karen - M Aisubeki hito ga ite
5) Hamabe Minami - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Tabe Mikako - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
2) Ishihara Satomi - Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
3) Koshiba Fuuka - Youkai Sharehouse
4) Suzuki Kyoka - Gyouretsu no Megami ~ Ramen saiyuuki ~
5) Hamabe Minami - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

Source: The Television

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Supporting Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Kagawa Teruyuki - Hanzawa Naoki 2
2) Oomori Nao - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
3) Suda Masaki - MIU404

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Harada Taizo - Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner
2) Tanaka Kei - Unsung Cinderella Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
3) Okada Kenshi - MIU404
4) Hashimoto Jun - MIU404
5) Nakamura Kaito - Haken no Hinkaku 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Suda Masaki - MIU404
2) Kagawa Teruyuki - Hanzawa Naoki 2
3) Oomori Nao - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
4) Hashimoto Jun - MIU404
5) Oikawa Mitsuhiro - Hanzawa Naoki 2

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Oomori Nao - Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san
2) Kagawa Teruyuki - Hanzawa Naoki 2
3) Suda Masaki - MIU404
4) Hashimoto Jun - MIU404 / Emoto Akira - Hanzawa Naoki 2 / Ichikawa Ennosuke - Hanzawa Naoki 2

Source: The Televison

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Supporting Actress

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Asou Kumiko - MIU404
2) Tanaka Minami - M Aisubeki hito ga ite
3) Ito Sairi - Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Kichise Michiko - Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner
2) Asou Kumiko - MIU404
3) Nakamura Yuri - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru
4) Nagano Mei - Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho
5) Ito Sairi - Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Tanaka Minami - M Aisubeki hito ga ite
2) Asou Kumiko - MIU404
3) Ito Sairi - Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 
4) Ueto Aya - Hanzawa Naoki 2
5) Koshiba Fuuka - Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Tanaka Minami - M Aisubeki hito ga ite
2) Ito Sairi - Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun 
3) Kuroshima Yuina - Gyouretsu no Megami ~ Ramen Saiyuuki ~

4) Mizuki Arisa - Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru

5) Ueto Aya - Hanzawa Naoki 2

Source: The Television

The 105th Drama Academy Awards (Spring & Summer 2020) - Best Theme Song

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Kanden by Yonezu Kenshi (MIU404)
2) RUN by Sexy Zone (Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner)
3) Hadaka no kokoro by Aimyon (Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san)

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) RUN by Sexy Zone (Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner)
2) Kanden by Yonezu Kenshi (MIU404)
3) Mazy Night by King & Prince (Miman Keisatsu Midnight Runner)
4) Shouko by Johnny's WEST (Tadashii rock band no tsukurikata)
5) Hadaka no kokoro by Aimyon (Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san)

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Kanden by Yonezu Kenshi (MIU404)
2) Hadaka no kokoro by Aimyon (Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san)
3) M by Hamasaki Ayumi (M Aisubeki hito ga ite)
4) Aka no Doumei by Tokyo Jihen (Watashitachi wa douka shiteiru)
5) Koushikondou by Yuzu (Oyabaka Seishun Hakusho)

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Kanden by Yonezu Kenshi (MIU404)
2) Hadaka no kokoro by Aimyon (Watashi no kaseifu Nagisa-san)
3) M by Hamasaki Ayumi (M Aisubeki hito ga ite)

4) Time by Utada Hikaru (Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro)
5) Ashita mo asatte mo by Special Thanks (Suteteyo, Adachi-san)

Source: The Televison

Preview of "Kyouen NG" - Autumn 2020

Title: Kyouen NG 共演NG (No Co-starring)

Official website: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 26 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Mondays 10pm

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Theme Song: "Anata wo motometa dake nanoni" by Novelbright

Cast: Nakai Kiichi, Suzuki Kyoka, Yamaguchi Sayaka, Nekoze Tsubaki, Saito Takumi, Lily Franky, Satomi Kotaro, Horibe Keisuke, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Ozawa Ren, Wakatsuki Yumi, Ono Karin, Onozuka Hayato, Morinaga Yuuki, Kojima Fujiko, Okabe Takashi, Sakoda Takaya, Iwaya Kenji, Takiuchi Kumi & Hashimoto Jun

Winners of the Tokyo Drama Award 2020

Drama Series Category

Grand Prix: Idaten ~ Tokyo Olympic Hanashi ~ (NHK)

Excellence Awards:

- Kore wa keihi de ochimasen! (NHK)

- Anata no ban desu (NTV)

- Ore no hanashi wa nagai (NTV)

- Nagi no Oitoma (TBS)

- Koi wa tsuzukuyo dokomademo (TBS)

- Byouin no naoshikata ~ Doctor Arihara no chousen ~ (TV Tokyo)

Drama SP Category

Grand Prix: Kyoujou (FujiTV)

Excellence Awards:

- Stranger ~ Shanghai no Akutagawa Ryuunosuke ~ (NHK)

- Switch (TV Asahi)

- America ni makenakatta otoko ~ Bakayarou souri Yoshida Shigeru ~ (TV Tokyo)

- 2020 nen Gogatsu no Koi (WOWOW)

Local Drama Category

- Tonari no Masara (NHK Fukuoka)

- Himawarittsu ~ Miyazaki Legend ~ (TV Miyazaki)

Individual Awards

Best Leading Actor: Ikuta Toma (Ore no hanashi wa nagai)

Best Leading Actress: Kuroki Haru (Nagi no Oitoma)

Best Supporting Actor: Sato Takeru (Koi wa tsuzukuyo dokomademo)

Best Supporting Actress: Ito Sairi (Kore wa keihi de ochimasen!)

Best Scriptwriter: Kaneko Shigeki (Ore no hanashi wa nagai)

Best Director: Tsukahara Ayuko (Grand Maison Tokyo)

Best Theme Song: "I LOVE..." by Official Higedandism (Koi wa tsuzukuyo dokomademo)

Foreign Dramas

- Serenade of Peaceful Joy 清平乐 (China)

- Crash Landing On You 사랑의 불시착 (South Korea)

- Repercussion กรงกรรม (Thailand)

Sources: Modelpress / International Drama Festival in Tokyo

Preview of "Sensei wo kesu houteishiki" - Autumn 2020

Title: Sensei wo kesu houteishiki 先生を消す方程式 (The formula to delete the teacher)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 31 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 11pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Searchlight" by Akiyama Kiiro

Cast: Tanaka Kei, Yamada Yuki, Takahashi Fumiya, Kubota Sayu, Morita Kokoro, Takahashi Nao, Akiya Ikuho, Sakakibara Akina, Kawase Riko, Tanaka Tooru, Okuyama Kazusa, Tezuka Tooru & Matsumoto Marika

Preview of "Neechan no Koibito" - Autumn 2020

Title: Neechan no Koibito 姉ちゃんの恋人 (My elder sister's lover)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 27 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Tuesdays 9pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Theme Song: "Brand new planet" by Mr.Children

Cast: Arimura Kasumi, Hayashi Kento, Nao, Takahashi Kaito, Yatsui Ichirou, Hyuga Wataru, Anami Atsuko, Nasu Yuto, Suma Masanori, Isaka Ikumi, Minamide Ryoka, Nishikawa Zui, Wakui Emi, Mitsuishi Ken, Konno Mahiru, Koike Eiko & Fujiki Naohito

Preview of "Kansatsui Asagao 2" - Autumn 2020

Title: Kansatsui Asagao 2 / 監察医朝顔2 (Medical Coroner Asagao 2)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 2 Nov 2020

Timeslot: Mondays 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Original manga by: Kagawa Masahito, Kimura Naomi & Sato Yoshinobu

Theme Song: "Asagao" by Orisaka Yuta

Cast: Ueno Juri, Tokito Saburo, Kazama Shunsuke, Shida Mirai, Nakao Akiyoshi, Morimoto Shintaro, Fujiwara Kisetsu, Saito Yoichiro, Sakanoue Akane, Tagawa Shunji, Miyamoto Mayu, Tatsumi Yudai, Kato Yuzuna, Totsugi Shigeyuki, Hiraiwa Kami, Miyake Hiroki, Sugimoto Tetta, Itao Itsuji, Yamaguchi Tomoko & Emoto Akira

Preview of "Shichinin no Hisho" - Autumn 2020

Title: Shichinin no Hisho 七人の秘書 (Seven Secretaries)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 22 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Thursdays 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Songs: "Who I Am" & "The Hardest" by milet

Cast: Kimura Fumino, Hirose Arisu, Nanao, Shim Eun-kyung, Oshima Yuko, Kishibe Ittoku, Muroi Shigeru & Eguchi Yosuke

Preview of "Aibou Season 19" - Autumn 2020

Title: Aibou Season 19 相棒 Season 19

Official website: here

Official Facebook: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Wednesdays 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Cast: Mizutani Yutaka, Sorimachi Takashi etc.

Preview of "24 JAPAN" - Autumn 2020

Title: 24 JAPAN

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 9 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Fridays 11.15pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Original drama by: Joel Surnow & Robert Cochran

Cast: Karasawa Toshiaki, Kimura Tae, Sakurada Hiyori, Nakama Yukie, Tsutsui Michitaka, Imai Yuuki, Mori Maria, Mizuno Kumi, Kuriyama Chiaki, Ikeuchi Hiroyuki, Asakura Aki, Murakami Hiroaki, Sano Shiro, Uesugi Shuhei, Inukai Atsuhiro, Yanagi Miki, Kamio Yu, Takahashi Kazuya, Katase Nana, Maekawa Yasuyuki, Denden, Sakurai Atsuko, Uchimura Haruka & Amano Yoshihisa

Preview of "Gokushufudou" - Autumn 2020

Title: Gokushufudou 極主夫道

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 11 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Sundays 10.30pm

Broadcast by: NTV / YTV

Original manga by: Oono Kousuke

Theme Song: "CITRUS" by Da-iCE

Cast: Tamaki Hiroshi, Kawaguchi Haruna, Shison Jun, Furukawa Yuuta, Tamashiro Tina, MEGUMI, Yasui Junpei, Tanaka Michiko, Shiratori Tamaki, Nakagawa Daisuke, Kataoka Hisamichi, Mizuhashi Kenji, Honda Chikara, Niitsu Chise, Hashimoto Jun, Takito Kenichi, Inamori Izumi & Takenaka Naoto

Preview of "35-sai no Shoujo" - Autumn 2020

Title: 35-sai no Shoujo / ３５歳の少女 (35-year-old Girl)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 10 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Theme Song: "Sanmon Shousetsu" by King Gnu

Cast: Shibasaki Kou, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Tanaka Tetsushi, Ryuusei Ryo, Tomita Yasuko, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Ootomo Karen, Hashimoto Ai & Suzuki Honami

Preview of "Baberu Kyuusaku" - Autumn 2020

Title: Baberu Kyuusaku バベル九朔 (Babel Kyuusaku)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 19 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Mondays 12.59am

Broadcast by: NTV

Original manga by: Makime Manabu

Theme Song: "NOT FOUND" by Sexy Zone

Cast: Kikuchi Fuuma, Kochi Yugo, Ikeda Tetsuhiro, Satsukawa Aimi, Maehara Kou, Akira 100%, Muramatsu Toshifumi & Kamiji Yuusuke

Preview of "#RemoLove ~ Futsuu no koi wa jadou ~" - Autumn 2020

Title: #RemoLove ~ Futsuu no koi wa jadou ~ / #リモラブ ~ 普通の恋は邪道 ~ (Remote Love ~ An ordinary romance is not the way to go ~)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here    

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 14 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Wednesdays 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Theme Song: "Shinon" by Fukuyama Masaharu

Cast: Haru, Matsushita Kouhei, Mamiya Shotaro, Kawaei Rina, Takahashi Yuto, Fukuchi Momoko, Imai Takafumi, Nishihori Ryo, Tsuihiji Anna, Sakuma Reku, Watanabe Dai, Eguchi Noriko & Oikawa Mitsuhiro

Preview of "Koisuru Hahatachi" - Autumn 2020

Title: Koisuru Hahatachi 恋する母たち (Mothers in love)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 23 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Fridays 10pm

Original manga by: Saimon Fumi

Theme Song: "Shiranai doushi" by Matsutoya Yumi

Cast: Kimura Yoshino, Yoshida Yo, Naka Riisa, Koizumi Kotaro, Isomura Hayato, Morita Misato, Takiuchi Kumi, Okudaira Daiken, Miyase Ryubi, Fujiwara Taiyu, Shibukawa Kiyohiko, Tamaoki Reo, Yahagi Ken, Natsuki Yoko & Abe Sadao

Preview of "Kiken na Venus" - Autumn 2020

Title: Kiken na Venus 危険なビーナス (The Dangerous Venus)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 11 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Sundays 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Original novel by: Higashino Keigo

Theme Song: "Emerald" by back number

Cast: Tsumabuki Satoshi, Yoshitaka Yuriko, Dean Fujioka, Sometani Shota, Nakamura An, Hotta Mayu, Yuki Kousei, Fukuda Maki, R-shitei, Asou Yumi, Sakai Maki, Aran Kei, Taguchi Hiromasa, Ikeuchi Mansaku, Kurita Yoshihiro, Kurihara Hideo, Saito Yuki, Toda Keiko & Kohinata Fumiyo

Preview of "Kono koi atatamemasuka" - Autumn 2020

Title: Kono koi atatamemasuka この恋あたためますか (Do you want to heat up this love)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 20 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Tuesdays 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "silent" by SEKAI NO OWARI

Cast: Mori Nana, Nakamura Tomoya, Nakano Taiga, Ishibashi Shizuka, Iizuka Satoshi, Furukawa Kotone, Ichinose Hayate, Sato Takashi, Osamura Kouki, Nakata Kurumi, Sano Hinako, Riju Go, Ichikawa Mikako & Yamamoto Koji

Preview of "Lupin no Musume 2" - Autumn 2020

Title: Lupin no Musume 2 / ルパンの娘 2 (Lupin's Daughter 2)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 15 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Thursdays 10pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Original novel by: Yokozeki Dai

Theme Song: "Moss" by Sakanaction

Cast: Fukada Kyoko, Seto Koji, Hashimoto Kanna, Ozawa Maju, Kurihara Rui, Donguri, Fujioka Hiroshi, Matsuo Satoru, Oonuki Yuusuke, Shida Masayuki, Marcia, Gashuin Tatsuya, Maro Akaji & Watabe Atsuro

Preview of "Siren no Zange" - Autumn 2020

 
Title: Siren no Zange セイレーンの懺悔 (The Confession of the Sirens)

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 18 Oct 2020

Timeslot: Sundays 10pm

Broadcast by: WOWOW

Total number of episodes: 4

Original novel by: Nakayama Shichiri

Cast: Araki Yuuko, Ikeuchi Hiroyuki, Takashima Masanobu, Takanashi Rin, Komoto Masahiro, Hamada Mari, Ikeda Narushi, Sano Kazuma, Onoue Hiroyuki, Nakamura Ikuji, Haba Yuuichi & Nagashima Toshiyuki

Preview of "Tenshi ni request wo ~ Jinsei saigo no negai ~" - Summer 2020

Title: Tenshi ni request wo ~ Jinsei saigo no negai ~ / 天使にリクエストを ~ 人生最後の願い ~ / An request to the angel ~ the last wish of the lifetime ~

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 19 Sep 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 9pm

Broadcast by: NHK

Total number of episodes: 5

Cast: Eguchi Yosuke, Kamishiraishi Moka, Shison Jun, Itaya Yuka, Kaji Meiko, Shiomi Sansei, Yamamoto Gaku, Saigo Teruhiko & Baisho Mitsuko

Preview of "Tokyo Tarareba Musume 2020" (Drama SP)

Title: Tokyo Tarareba Musume 2020 東京タラレバ娘 2020

Official website: here

O.A. Date: 7 Oct 2020 at 9pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Original manga by: Higashimura Akiko

Theme Song: "TOKYO GIRL" by Perfume

Cast: Yoshitaka Yuriko, Eikura Nana, Ooshima Yuko, Sakaguchi Kentaro, Hiraoka Yuuta, Ishikawa Ren, Kato Ryo, A~chan (Perfume), Matsushita Kouhei, Watanabe Daichi, Kaneda Akio, Tanaka Kei & Suzuki Ryohei

Preview of "DIVER - Tokushu Sennyuuhan -" - Summer 2020

Title: DIVER - Tokushu Sennyuuhan - / ダイバー - 特殊潜入班 - / DIVER - Special Infiltration Squad

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 22 Sep 2020

Timeslot: Tuesdays 9pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Theme Song: "Tomoru Inori" by Kobukuro

Cast: Fukushi Souta, Nomura Shuhei, Katase Nana, Hamano Kenta, Masakado Yoshinori, Nakayama Yoshihiro, Masana Bokuzo, Ando Masanobu & Ryou

AMUSE releases a statement about the facts surrounding Miura Haruma's passing & announces plans for other related matters

 

AMUSE released a statement on 4 Sep 2020 which was also the 49th day since Miura Haruma's passing on 18 July. The statement contained an explanation of the circumstances on that day so as to counter the untrue reports and rumours that had surfaced subsequently. In addition, there was also mention of some other related matters including the farewell ceremony for Miura.

Here are the key points in the statement:

- AMUSE expressed the pain, shock and regret felt by everyone in the company as they felt confused over Miura's sudden happening and powerless about not being able to protect him who had been with them for the past 16 years. As such, they would like to apologise to fans for causing them grief over Miura's passing.

- As to why they released the statement, AMUSE said that groundless rumours and accusations after Miura's passing had been swirling around which in turn brought caused everyone to suffer even more. That was the reason why they decided to clarify what happened that day so as to set the record straight. And since it had been 49 days since he passed away, AMUSE decided that this was the right time since they had to get hold of the key facts first and make plans for some of the matters mentioned in this statement.

- Miura was supposed to be filming his drama in the afternoon of 18 July but he had not appeared at the carpark of his apartment block even though his manager-in-charge was already waiting for him there at the agreed time. The manager then sent messages and called Miura but did not get any response. The manager made his way to Miura's apartment and rang the intercom but to no avail. He then contacted the apartment's management company where they sent a representative to bring the keys to the apartment so that the manager could go in to look for Miura. However, when the manager finally found Miura, the latter was already unsconscious. They called for the police and emergency services and administered first aid in the meantime. Despite their best efforts, Miura was confirmed to have passed away in the hospital at 2.10pm.

- Subsequent investigations by the police confirmed that there was no foul play. The autopsy also concluded that the cause of death was suicide.

- Despite these facts, there were media reports alleging that the manager was waiting for Miura at the filming scene and had only gone to check on him when he didn't show up. In fact, all AMUSE artistes would be ferried to and from work by their managers so this allegation was totally untrue.

- During the police's investigations of the apartment, there was a notebook belonging to Miura which contained his thoughts about various things such as how he prepared for his roles. However, there was no suicide note as claimed in the media. Even in this notebook, there was nothing mentioned that could shed a light on why he decided to commit suicide. There was also nothing in writing that he left for his fans, staff members, fellow artiste friends etc.

- With regard to how his work was arranged, there were discussions between Miura and his manager whenever offers were received. They would discuss issues at length such as whether they could fit the offer into his schedule, what kind of significance it would have on his career as well as how he felt about it.
Some media reports alleged that he was forced to cancel his overseas studies at the order of his manager but this never happened.

- As for the projects which Miura had appeared but haven't been released, after discussing with various parties, the general consensus was that everything would be released as planned.

- Fans have been asking for the commercial release of Miura's past works especially the Broadway musical "Kinky Boots". Due to issues with the copyrights, they are unable to release the whole play on Blu-ray or DVD. However, the Broadway side has generously allowed a 15-min special edition to be uploaded online so they will announce the details in time to come.

As for the sold-out "Kinky Boots" original soundtrack, they will do a re-release so fans can buy it from online portals as of 4 Sep.

- As for his other works, they are still in discussions with the relevant parties regarding the commercial release.

- Going forward, all sales and earnings related to Miura Haruma will be channeled to The Miura Haruma Foundation (temporary name) which will be established within 2020. This foundation will continue to support "ACT AGAINST ANYTHING" (previously known as Act Against AIDS) and the Lao Friends Hospital for Children which Miura had supported all along.

- The commemoration site for Miura has received many messages from fans every day since it was set up. His farewell ceremony is expected to be held within 2020 but in view of the current COVID-19 situation, they will announce the details only after everything has been decided.

- AMUSE also called upon the media to refrain from publishing articles of a speculative or malicious nature about Miura's family and friends and excessive interviewing of those around him. These groundless rumours and speculations have caused further hurt to these people who are still in grief over his passing. 

- AMUSE also pledged to create an even better environment for its artistes and staff so as to protect them physically and mentally. They expressed their hope that Miura and his works will continue to shine in the hearts of his fans going forward.

Source: Oricon

Preview of "Mikaiketsu no Onna Keishicho Bunsho Sousakan Season 2" - Summer 2020

Title: Mikaiketsu no Onna Keishicho Bunsho Sousakan Season 2 / 未解決の女 警視庁文書捜査官 Season 2 / The Unresolved Woman Metropolitan Police Department Documents Investigator Season 2

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 6 Aug 2020

Timeslot: Thursdays 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Original novel by: Asami Kazushi

Theme Song: "Kira kira ni hikaru" by Ikimonogakari

Cast: Haru, Sawamura Ikki, Kudo Asuka, Yamauchi Takaya, Iijima Hiroki, Minagawa Sarutoki, Tanihara Shosuke, Takada Junji, Endo Kenichi & Suzuki Kyoka

Preview of "Keiji Shichinin Season 6" - Summer 2020

 

Title: Keiji Shichinin Season 6 / 刑事７人 シーズン 6 (7 Detectives Season 6)

Official website: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 Aug 2020

Timeslot: Wednesdays 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Cast: Higashiyama Noriyuki, Tanabe Seiichi, Kurashina Kana, Shirasu Jin, Tsukamoto Takashi, Yoshida Kotaro & Kitaoji Kinya

Preview of "Youkai Sharehouse" - Summer 2020

Title: Youkai Sharehouse 妖怪シェアハウス (Monsters Sharehouse)

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 1 Aug 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 11.15pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "DAITAN!" by miwa

Cast: Koshiba Fuuka, Matsumoto Marika, Maiguma Katsuya, Iketani Nobue, Naitou Risa, Miyamoto Mayu, Mikata Ryosuke, Daito Shunsuke & Ookura Koji

Preview of "Kyoufu Shinbun" - Summer 2020

Title: Kyoufu Shinbun 恐怖新聞 (Horror Newspaper)

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 29 Aug 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 11.40pm

Broadcast by: Tokai TV

Total number of episodes: 7

Original manga by: Tsunoda Jirou

Theme Song: "FEARS" by THE RAMPAGE from EXILE

Cast: Shiraishi Sei, Sato Sato Taiki, Suruga Taro, Yokota Eiji, Katayama Yuki, Sakaguchi Ryotaro, Inoo Manabu & Kuroki Hitomi

Preview of "13 Thirteen" - Summer 2020

Title: 13 Thirteen

Official website: here

O.A. Start Date: 1 Aug 2020

Timeslot: Saturdays 11.40pm

Broadcast by: Tokai TV

Original series by: BBC

Theme Song: "Aijou" by LiSA

Cast: Sakuraba Nanami, Aoyagi Sho, Yui Ryoko, Ishikawa Ruka, Inoue Yuki, Fujimori Shingo, Jinbo Satoshi & Itaya Yuka