Oricon conducted a survey on 1,364 people from their teens to 50s where they chose which Summer 2017 they are looking forward to watch. Dramas which were not announced before the start of the survey i.e. 19 June were not included and only dramas from the private networks and NHK were considered in this list.
There are two rankings here i.e. the primetime (7pm to 10pm) and midnight categories (shown after 11pm). Numbers in brackets indicate the overall weighted score in terms of anticipated ratings, leading actor/actress, supporting cast and content which account for 20 marks each. As such, the maximum score a drama can get is 80. The asterisk indicates dramas which are based on novels/manga so those without have original scripts.
Primetime Category
1) Code Blue ~ Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyuumei ~ THE THIRD SEASON (77)
2) Iryu Sousa (67)
3) Hello Harinezumi (66)*
4) Bokutachi ga yarimashita (65)*
5) Gomen Aishiteru (61)*
6) Keiji Shichinin 3 (53)
7) Kurokawa no Techou (49)*
8) Aishitetatte, himitsu wa aru (48)
9) Kahogo no Kahoko / Seshiru no Mokuromi* (45)
11) Kanna-san!* / Keishicho Zerogakari ~ Seikatsu Anzenka Nandemo Soudanshitsu ~ SECOND SEASON* / Uchi no otto wa shigoto ga dekinai (44)
14) Keishicho Ikimonogakari* (29)
15) Ecchan* (16)
Midnight Category
1) Shimokitazawa Diehard (52)
2) Nou ni sumaho ga umerareta! (28)
3) Aino Kekkon Soudanjo* (27)
4) Izakaya Fuji* (24)
5) Wanitokagegisu* (20)
6) Maji de koukai shimasu / Saboriiman Kantarou* (12)
