Not really THAT excited about anything in particular, let's hope my picks prove me wrong!
Trace ~ Kasouken no Otoko
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Date: From 9.00 p.m., Mondays, 7 January 2019
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Aizawa Tomoko (Hito wa Mita Me ga 100%, Kagi no Kakatta Heya Series, Onna to Otoko no Nettai)
Genre: Suspance
Cast: Nishikido Ryo, Araki Yuko, Yamazaki Shigenori, Okazaki Sae, Yamoto Yuma, Yamaya Kasumi, Kato Toranosuke, Koyuki, Toyama Toshiya, Sasai Eisuke, Chihara Junior, Funakoshi Eiichiro
Synopsis: Mano Reiji (Nishikido Ryo) is a forensic researcher with a dark past. He only believes in the objective truth obtained through lab results. He will relentlessly rebut even detectives, find the shards of truth buried in darkness, and reveal the thoughts and regrets of dead victims, which will lead him to solve difficult cases.
Ryo said this is the coolest character he's ever played. Not that hard, since all his characters have been incredible losers XD
It's probably going to be episodical but let's hope it's entertaining. I'm not going to pretend I'm not here for Nishiki, even tho this drama caused the departure of his phantom mustache.
Hajimete Koi o Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi
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Preview
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Tuesdays, 15 January 2019
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Yoshizawa Tomoko (Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita, Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo, Damena Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai)
Trace ~ Kasouken no Otoko
Date: From 9.00 p.m., Mondays, 7 January 2019
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Aizawa Tomoko (Hito wa Mita Me ga 100%, Kagi no Kakatta Heya Series, Onna to Otoko no Nettai)
Genre: Suspance
Cast: Nishikido Ryo, Araki Yuko, Yamazaki Shigenori, Okazaki Sae, Yamoto Yuma, Yamaya Kasumi, Kato Toranosuke, Koyuki, Toyama Toshiya, Sasai Eisuke, Chihara Junior, Funakoshi Eiichiro
Synopsis: Mano Reiji (Nishikido Ryo) is a forensic researcher with a dark past. He only believes in the objective truth obtained through lab results. He will relentlessly rebut even detectives, find the shards of truth buried in darkness, and reveal the thoughts and regrets of dead victims, which will lead him to solve difficult cases.
Ryo said this is the coolest character he's ever played. Not that hard, since all his characters have been incredible losers XD
It's probably going to be episodical but let's hope it's entertaining. I'm not going to pretend I'm not here for Nishiki, even tho this drama caused the departure of his phantom mustache.
Hajimete Koi o Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi
Preview
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Tuesdays, 15 January 2019
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Yoshizawa Tomoko (Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita, Anata no Koto wa Sorehodo, Damena Watashi ni Koishite Kudasai)
Genre: Love comedy
Cast: Fukada Kyoko, Nagayama Kento, Yokohama Ryusei, Nakamura Tomoya, Takahashi Yo, Yoshikawa Ai, Nagata Takato, Horike Kazuki, Sakurai Keisuke, Wakabayashi Takuya, Kato Konatsu, Kurosaki Reina, Ishimaru Kenjiro, Tsurumi Shingo, Adachi Yumi, Minagawa Sarutoki, Namase Katsuhisa, Dan Fumi
Synopsis: Harumi Junko (Fukada Kyoko) is a cram school teacher who has nothing going right for her. She failed the entrance exams for Tokyo University, failed in job hunting and also failed in dating even after signing up with an online matchmaking service. Then three different men show up in Junko’s life – her handsome and capable cousin Yakumo Masashi (Nagayama Kento); pink-haired delinquent high school student Yuri Kyohei (Yokohama Ryusei) and ex-classmate Yamashita Kazuma (Nakamura Tomoya) who is Kyohei’s form teacher. With their appearance, Junko begins a battle to get her life on track.
Guess what??? A drama about an 30-or-so years old woman, which is not married, is not dating, and whose life is a failure! Shocking! I hate this but I like love comedies so... I'm trash I know.
I really dislike that one of the love interest is her cousin and another one is a minor. Can we not.
Scandal Senmon Bengoshi QUEEN
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Preview
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Thursdays, 10 January 2019
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Kuramitsu Yasuko (Keiji Yugami, Totsuzen desu ga Ashita Kekkon Shimasu, Love Song)
Genre: Legal
Cast: Takeuchi Yuko, Mizukawa Asami, Nakagawa Taishi, Izumi Rika, Bakarhythm, Saito Yuki, Baba Fumika (guest star), Nakamura Yurika (guest star), Akiyama Yuzuki (guest star), Ihara Rikka (guest star)
Synopsis: Himi Ko (Takeuchi Yuko) is a lawyer who specialises in crisis management along with fellow colleagues Yoda Chie (Mizukawa Asami) and Fujieda Shuji (Nakagawa Taishi). Her clients come from all walks of life including politics, entertainment and sports. A talented troubleshooter who saves clients in social predicaments 99% of the time, Ko is a skilled spin doctor who will turn even lies into the truth when it is necessary.
I may have discovered a huge crush for Takeuchi Yuko. I mean. She's so cool??
And the drama seems quite fun! Fingers crossed!
3-nen A-gumi ~ Ima kara Minna-san wa, Hitojichi desu
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Preview
Date: From 10.30 p.m., Sundays, 6 January 2019
Station: NTV
Scriptwriter: Muto Shogo (Kaito Yamaneko, Wakamonotachi (2014), Kazoku Game)
Genre: School mystery
Cast: Suda Masaki, Nagano Mei, Hagiwara Riku, Akita Shiori, Sakumoto Takara, Wakabayashi Kaoru, Katayose Ryota, Tomita Miu, Suzuki Jin, Kawaei Rina, Furukawa Tsuyoshi, Kamishiraishi Moka, Mochizuki Ayumu, Shinjo Yume, Moriyama Aki, Tsukimiya Himena, Mifune Kaito, Hotta Mayu, Imai Yuki, Hibi Mikoto, Wakabayashi Jiei, Imada Mio, Tobita Hikari, Ohara Yuno, Kamio Fuju, Yokota Mayu, Nishimoto Ginjiro, Mori Nana, Takao Yuki, Fukuhara Haruka, Yanai Yumena, Hotta Akane, Buffalo GoroA, Kamio Yu, Bengal, Tanabe Seiichi, Shiina Kippei
Synopsis: With 10 days to go before their graduation ceremony, high school life was supposed to come to a peaceful end for the 29 students of Class 3A. However, on this day, the sound of an explosion reverberates, startling them. Form teacher Hiiragi Ibuki (Suda Masaki) gathers the students and tells them this, “All of you are now my hostages”. With these words, their relationship transforms from teacher and students to criminal and hostages. They begin their final class from this moment. It is about the truth of the death of a student who lost his life several months earlier. A star student who left this world all of a sudden without leaving a suicide note or saying anything. Taken hostage by their teacher, the students now have to confront the truth that they had been avoiding.
This could be a total bs or good, but I have hope for the latter since the scriptwriter is the same of "Kazoku Game", which I really enjoyed. Once again, fingers crossed (also, Suda Masaki with normal hair, yay!)
Cast: Fukada Kyoko, Nagayama Kento, Yokohama Ryusei, Nakamura Tomoya, Takahashi Yo, Yoshikawa Ai, Nagata Takato, Horike Kazuki, Sakurai Keisuke, Wakabayashi Takuya, Kato Konatsu, Kurosaki Reina, Ishimaru Kenjiro, Tsurumi Shingo, Adachi Yumi, Minagawa Sarutoki, Namase Katsuhisa, Dan Fumi
Synopsis: Harumi Junko (Fukada Kyoko) is a cram school teacher who has nothing going right for her. She failed the entrance exams for Tokyo University, failed in job hunting and also failed in dating even after signing up with an online matchmaking service. Then three different men show up in Junko’s life – her handsome and capable cousin Yakumo Masashi (Nagayama Kento); pink-haired delinquent high school student Yuri Kyohei (Yokohama Ryusei) and ex-classmate Yamashita Kazuma (Nakamura Tomoya) who is Kyohei’s form teacher. With their appearance, Junko begins a battle to get her life on track.
Guess what??? A drama about an 30-or-so years old woman, which is not married, is not dating, and whose life is a failure! Shocking! I hate this but I like love comedies so... I'm trash I know.
I really dislike that one of the love interest is her cousin and another one is a minor. Can we not.
Scandal Senmon Bengoshi QUEEN
Preview
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Thursdays, 10 January 2019
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Kuramitsu Yasuko (Keiji Yugami, Totsuzen desu ga Ashita Kekkon Shimasu, Love Song)
Genre: Legal
Cast: Takeuchi Yuko, Mizukawa Asami, Nakagawa Taishi, Izumi Rika, Bakarhythm, Saito Yuki, Baba Fumika (guest star), Nakamura Yurika (guest star), Akiyama Yuzuki (guest star), Ihara Rikka (guest star)
Synopsis: Himi Ko (Takeuchi Yuko) is a lawyer who specialises in crisis management along with fellow colleagues Yoda Chie (Mizukawa Asami) and Fujieda Shuji (Nakagawa Taishi). Her clients come from all walks of life including politics, entertainment and sports. A talented troubleshooter who saves clients in social predicaments 99% of the time, Ko is a skilled spin doctor who will turn even lies into the truth when it is necessary.
I may have discovered a huge crush for Takeuchi Yuko. I mean. She's so cool??
And the drama seems quite fun! Fingers crossed!
3-nen A-gumi ~ Ima kara Minna-san wa, Hitojichi desu
Preview
Date: From 10.30 p.m., Sundays, 6 January 2019
Station: NTV
Scriptwriter: Muto Shogo (Kaito Yamaneko, Wakamonotachi (2014), Kazoku Game)
Genre: School mystery
Cast: Suda Masaki, Nagano Mei, Hagiwara Riku, Akita Shiori, Sakumoto Takara, Wakabayashi Kaoru, Katayose Ryota, Tomita Miu, Suzuki Jin, Kawaei Rina, Furukawa Tsuyoshi, Kamishiraishi Moka, Mochizuki Ayumu, Shinjo Yume, Moriyama Aki, Tsukimiya Himena, Mifune Kaito, Hotta Mayu, Imai Yuki, Hibi Mikoto, Wakabayashi Jiei, Imada Mio, Tobita Hikari, Ohara Yuno, Kamio Fuju, Yokota Mayu, Nishimoto Ginjiro, Mori Nana, Takao Yuki, Fukuhara Haruka, Yanai Yumena, Hotta Akane, Buffalo GoroA, Kamio Yu, Bengal, Tanabe Seiichi, Shiina Kippei
Synopsis: With 10 days to go before their graduation ceremony, high school life was supposed to come to a peaceful end for the 29 students of Class 3A. However, on this day, the sound of an explosion reverberates, startling them. Form teacher Hiiragi Ibuki (Suda Masaki) gathers the students and tells them this, “All of you are now my hostages”. With these words, their relationship transforms from teacher and students to criminal and hostages. They begin their final class from this moment. It is about the truth of the death of a student who lost his life several months earlier. A star student who left this world all of a sudden without leaving a suicide note or saying anything. Taken hostage by their teacher, the students now have to confront the truth that they had been avoiding.
This could be a total bs or good, but I have hope for the latter since the scriptwriter is the same of "Kazoku Game", which I really enjoyed. Once again, fingers crossed (also, Suda Masaki with normal hair, yay!)