Basically all the dramas I want to watch will be, obviously, delayed, but still, let's write the usual list!
In the meanwhile, I want to watch some old dramas I've never watched (last week I finished Buzzer Beat, now I have to decide wich one I want to start - probably Nodame Cantabile, or Pride).
In the meanwhile, I want to watch some old dramas I've never watched (last week I finished Buzzer Beat, now I have to decide wich one I want to start - probably Nodame Cantabile, or Pride).
Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san
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Date: From 10.00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 2020
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Tokuo Koji (Ossan’s Love Series, Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita, Thrill Series)
Cast: Tabe Mikako, Seto Koji, Maeda Gordon, Takahashi Maryjun, Miyao Shuntaro, Hirayama Yusuke, Mizusawa Shingo, Okabe Dai, Wakatsuki Yumi, Iio Kazuki, Natsuko, Tomita Yasuko, Kusakari Tamiyo, Shuri, Omori Nao
Synopsis: Aihara Mei (Tabe Mikako), a young career woman who works as a medical representative for a pharmaceutical company, is more competent than anyone at work but has no energy for dreaded household chores. On the night of her 28th birthday, an unfamiliar middle-aged man called Shigino Nagisa (Omori Nao) wearing an apron shows up all of a sudden when she comes back home. He turns out to be a super housekeeper who perfectly handles all housework such as cooking, cleaning and washing. Although Mei hates the idea of having a male stranger in her house, she begins to find comfort and warmth in his presence. Meanwhile, she faces a strong rival Tadokoro Yuta (Seto Koji) at work. This is quite a predicament for Mei who is a high achiever and has never lost before. Despite her wariness, Tadokoro quickly gets close to her and she finds herself swayed both in work and romance because of him.
It could be stupid (and probably will be so) but I am expecting a nice rivals to lovers story between Tabe Mikako and Seto Koji *crosses fingers*
I mean, after watching the trailer I'm quite excited about this one!
MIU404
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Date: From 10.00 p.m., Fridays, April 2020
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Nogi Akiko (Kotaki Kyoudai to Shikuhakku, Unnatural, Juhan Shuttai)
Cast: Ayano Go, Hoshino Gen, Okada Kenshi, Hashimoto Jun, Watanabe Keisuke, Kanai Yuta, Namase Katsuhisa, Aso Kumiko, Hirano Fumi (guest star)
Synopsis: As part of workplace reforms at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the three mobile investigative units under the Criminal Investigations Department are expanded to four. Detective Shima Kazumi (Hoshino Gen) is called in to be a member of the newly established Mobile Investigative Unit 4 which is meant to help various divisions such as the First Investigative Division. However, no partner has been found due to a personnel issue. There is no choice but to summon Ibuki Ai (Ayano Go), a police officer at the Okutama police box who was initially eliminated as a candidate, and the two of them are ordered by the head of Mobile Investigative Unit 4 to team up. Shima is the type who trusts no one and grows uneasy about Ibuki. He gathers information about him but the more he checks up, the more perturbed he gets. The first day of duty for Mobile Investigative Unit 4 finally arrives. Shima forms a good impression of Ibuki who is surprisingly courteous when they meet for first time, but...
NOGI AKIKO I BELIEVE IN YOU.
Ayano Go often choose terrible dramas to work in, BUT! when he worked with Nogi Akiko, the sureme beauty of Soratobu Kouhoushitsu was born, so I am allowing myself to be excited.
Also, Actual Carebear Hoshino Gen.
Miman Keisatsu ~ Midnight Runner
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Date: From 10.00 p.m., Saturdays, April 2020
Station: NTV
Scriptwriter: Watanabe Yusuke (dele, Rental Kyuuseishu, ST Aka to Shiro no Sousa File)
Cast: Nakajima Kento, Hirano Sho, Kichise Michiko, Nakamura Yuri, Harada Taizo, Iseya Yusuke, Ohata Shieri, Hayama Shono, Takeuchi Aisa, Denya Erika, Akino Masakazu, Kodaira Daichi, Maki Yoko (guest star), Kamishiraishi Mone (guest star), Kato Masaya (guest star)
Synopsis: Honma Kai (Nakajima Kento) and Ichinose Jiro (Hirano Sho) are cadets at the police academy. Honma is the intellectual type who places emphasis on theory. A serious A-student born with excellent memory, he developed analytical skills at the academy and his skills at profiling began to blossom. He might seem like he does not care but he will not give up on people in need. On the other hand, Ichinose is the emotional and physical type. He is a fearless fighter whom even people with martial arts experience will dodge because of his boundless physical strength. Although his somewhat goofy way of speaking and thinking confuses the people around him, he is an honest, kind-hearted guy who will be the first to help when anyone who is in trouble. What the two of them lack practical experience, they make up with the knowledge obtained through lessons at the academy as well as their youth and enthusiasm. They become the best buddies who make up for each other’s deficiencies.
Confession time: I have a soft spot for both these kids. Kento because of all the Sexy bullshit (bless him), Hirano Sho because he and his fellow members look all, to me, like really dumb, weird, good kids. I watched them on Shiyagare promoting the drama, and I love the dynamics, they're so funny.
Anyway! I'm okay with the plot too, I remember I wanted to watch the original Korean movie (of course I never did because I'm extra slow, esp. with movies).
Unsung Cinderella ~ Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohousen
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Date: From 10.00 p.m., Thursdays, April 2020
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Kuroiwa Tsutomu (Kingdom, Banjo no Himawari, Grand Maison Tokyo)
Cast: Ishihara Satomi, Nishino Nanase, Kiyohara Sho, Sakurai Yuki, Inowaki Kai, Kanazawa Miho, Maya Miki, Sakoda Takaya, Ikeda Tetsuhiro, Denden, Tanaka Kei, Usuda Asami, Rokkaku Shinji, Hoshi Moeka, Ando Miu (guest star), Nagase Riko (guest star), Iida Kisuke (guest star), Nishihara Aki (guest star)
Synopsis: Aoi Midori (Ishihara Satomi) has been a pharmacist for eight years. She believes it is essential for a pharmacist to know a patient because medication will affect a patient’s life. Although she wants to save as many patients as possible, she ends up getting too involved and spending time on them. She is reprimanded by other pharmacists to be more effective at work. However, Midori sincerely engages with each patient in the hope of helping them regain the everyday life that they had taken for granted.
I'm not that much of a fan of dramas that focus on the medical profession (I loved Black Pean because it was all about the drama and the hot Tokai sensei), but lately Satomi hardly disappoints me, so I'm having faith in her once again.
Ryu no Michi ~ Futatsu Kao no Fukushuusha
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Date: From 9.00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 2020
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Shinozaki Eriko (Saka no Tochuu no Ie, The Good Wife, Hanzai Shokogun Series)
Cast: Tamaki Hiroshi, Takahashi Issei, Matsumoto Honoka, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Nao, Konno Hiroki, Watanabe Kunito, Saigo Teruhiko (guest star), Matsumoto Marika, Saito Yuki, Endo Kenichi
Synopsis: Shortly after the twin brothers, Ryuichi (Tamaki Hiroshi) and Ryuji (Takahashi Issei), were abandoned at birth by their biological parents, they were adopted by the Yoshies, a couple who ran a small transportation company. After that, their adoptive parents had a daughter Misa (Matsumoto Honoka) and the family of five got along well. However, when the two brothers turned 15, their parents were subjected to hostilities by a transportation company led by Kirishima Genpei (Endo Kenichi) who had been expanding his business nationwide. They were saddled with debt and ended up taking their own lives. Seeing the despicable and ruthless way in which Kirishima drove their parents into a corner, Ryuichi and Ryuji vowed revenge on this man. Seven years later, Ryuichi fakes his own death. Then he takes someone else’s identity, becomes a different person after plastic surgery, and starts to get involved in the underworld. Meanwhile, Ryuji goes back to using his surname at birth and joins the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism which oversees transportation companies. The fact that Ryuichi is alive is a secret between the two brothers and they begin their revenge.
Yeah I want to watch it for the main leads, ask no more questions.
I'm on the fence about Hanzawa Naoki: I enjoyed the first season, but, honestly, it's quite heavy and hard to understand XD so I don't know.
Tokyo Love Story is the remake of a super popular old drama, and I have yet to decide if I want to watch first the original or this one.
Finally, if in these weeks I manage to catch up on the first season of Suits and I actually like it, I may watch the second season.
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 2020
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Tokuo Koji (Ossan’s Love Series, Kimi ga Kokoro ni Sumitsuita, Thrill Series)
Cast: Tabe Mikako, Seto Koji, Maeda Gordon, Takahashi Maryjun, Miyao Shuntaro, Hirayama Yusuke, Mizusawa Shingo, Okabe Dai, Wakatsuki Yumi, Iio Kazuki, Natsuko, Tomita Yasuko, Kusakari Tamiyo, Shuri, Omori Nao
Synopsis: Aihara Mei (Tabe Mikako), a young career woman who works as a medical representative for a pharmaceutical company, is more competent than anyone at work but has no energy for dreaded household chores. On the night of her 28th birthday, an unfamiliar middle-aged man called Shigino Nagisa (Omori Nao) wearing an apron shows up all of a sudden when she comes back home. He turns out to be a super housekeeper who perfectly handles all housework such as cooking, cleaning and washing. Although Mei hates the idea of having a male stranger in her house, she begins to find comfort and warmth in his presence. Meanwhile, she faces a strong rival Tadokoro Yuta (Seto Koji) at work. This is quite a predicament for Mei who is a high achiever and has never lost before. Despite her wariness, Tadokoro quickly gets close to her and she finds herself swayed both in work and romance because of him.
It could be stupid (and probably will be so) but I am expecting a nice rivals to lovers story between Tabe Mikako and Seto Koji *crosses fingers*
I mean, after watching the trailer I'm quite excited about this one!
MIU404
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Fridays, April 2020
Station: TBS
Scriptwriter: Nogi Akiko (Kotaki Kyoudai to Shikuhakku, Unnatural, Juhan Shuttai)
Cast: Ayano Go, Hoshino Gen, Okada Kenshi, Hashimoto Jun, Watanabe Keisuke, Kanai Yuta, Namase Katsuhisa, Aso Kumiko, Hirano Fumi (guest star)
Synopsis: As part of workplace reforms at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police, the three mobile investigative units under the Criminal Investigations Department are expanded to four. Detective Shima Kazumi (Hoshino Gen) is called in to be a member of the newly established Mobile Investigative Unit 4 which is meant to help various divisions such as the First Investigative Division. However, no partner has been found due to a personnel issue. There is no choice but to summon Ibuki Ai (Ayano Go), a police officer at the Okutama police box who was initially eliminated as a candidate, and the two of them are ordered by the head of Mobile Investigative Unit 4 to team up. Shima is the type who trusts no one and grows uneasy about Ibuki. He gathers information about him but the more he checks up, the more perturbed he gets. The first day of duty for Mobile Investigative Unit 4 finally arrives. Shima forms a good impression of Ibuki who is surprisingly courteous when they meet for first time, but...
NOGI AKIKO I BELIEVE IN YOU.
Ayano Go often choose terrible dramas to work in, BUT! when he worked with Nogi Akiko, the sureme beauty of Soratobu Kouhoushitsu was born, so I am allowing myself to be excited.
Also, Actual Carebear Hoshino Gen.
Miman Keisatsu ~ Midnight Runner
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Saturdays, April 2020
Station: NTV
Scriptwriter: Watanabe Yusuke (dele, Rental Kyuuseishu, ST Aka to Shiro no Sousa File)
Cast: Nakajima Kento, Hirano Sho, Kichise Michiko, Nakamura Yuri, Harada Taizo, Iseya Yusuke, Ohata Shieri, Hayama Shono, Takeuchi Aisa, Denya Erika, Akino Masakazu, Kodaira Daichi, Maki Yoko (guest star), Kamishiraishi Mone (guest star), Kato Masaya (guest star)
Synopsis: Honma Kai (Nakajima Kento) and Ichinose Jiro (Hirano Sho) are cadets at the police academy. Honma is the intellectual type who places emphasis on theory. A serious A-student born with excellent memory, he developed analytical skills at the academy and his skills at profiling began to blossom. He might seem like he does not care but he will not give up on people in need. On the other hand, Ichinose is the emotional and physical type. He is a fearless fighter whom even people with martial arts experience will dodge because of his boundless physical strength. Although his somewhat goofy way of speaking and thinking confuses the people around him, he is an honest, kind-hearted guy who will be the first to help when anyone who is in trouble. What the two of them lack practical experience, they make up with the knowledge obtained through lessons at the academy as well as their youth and enthusiasm. They become the best buddies who make up for each other’s deficiencies.
Confession time: I have a soft spot for both these kids. Kento because of all the Sexy bullshit (bless him), Hirano Sho because he and his fellow members look all, to me, like really dumb, weird, good kids. I watched them on Shiyagare promoting the drama, and I love the dynamics, they're so funny.
Anyway! I'm okay with the plot too, I remember I wanted to watch the original Korean movie (of course I never did because I'm extra slow, esp. with movies).
Unsung Cinderella ~ Byouin Yakuzaishi no Shohousen
Date: From 10.00 p.m., Thursdays, April 2020
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Kuroiwa Tsutomu (Kingdom, Banjo no Himawari, Grand Maison Tokyo)
Cast: Ishihara Satomi, Nishino Nanase, Kiyohara Sho, Sakurai Yuki, Inowaki Kai, Kanazawa Miho, Maya Miki, Sakoda Takaya, Ikeda Tetsuhiro, Denden, Tanaka Kei, Usuda Asami, Rokkaku Shinji, Hoshi Moeka, Ando Miu (guest star), Nagase Riko (guest star), Iida Kisuke (guest star), Nishihara Aki (guest star)
Synopsis: Aoi Midori (Ishihara Satomi) has been a pharmacist for eight years. She believes it is essential for a pharmacist to know a patient because medication will affect a patient’s life. Although she wants to save as many patients as possible, she ends up getting too involved and spending time on them. She is reprimanded by other pharmacists to be more effective at work. However, Midori sincerely engages with each patient in the hope of helping them regain the everyday life that they had taken for granted.
I'm not that much of a fan of dramas that focus on the medical profession (I loved Black Pean because it was all about the drama and the hot Tokai sensei), but lately Satomi hardly disappoints me, so I'm having faith in her once again.
Ryu no Michi ~ Futatsu Kao no Fukushuusha
Date: From 9.00 p.m., Tuesdays, April 2020
Station: Fuji TV
Scriptwriter: Shinozaki Eriko (Saka no Tochuu no Ie, The Good Wife, Hanzai Shokogun Series)
Cast: Tamaki Hiroshi, Takahashi Issei, Matsumoto Honoka, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Nao, Konno Hiroki, Watanabe Kunito, Saigo Teruhiko (guest star), Matsumoto Marika, Saito Yuki, Endo Kenichi
Synopsis: Shortly after the twin brothers, Ryuichi (Tamaki Hiroshi) and Ryuji (Takahashi Issei), were abandoned at birth by their biological parents, they were adopted by the Yoshies, a couple who ran a small transportation company. After that, their adoptive parents had a daughter Misa (Matsumoto Honoka) and the family of five got along well. However, when the two brothers turned 15, their parents were subjected to hostilities by a transportation company led by Kirishima Genpei (Endo Kenichi) who had been expanding his business nationwide. They were saddled with debt and ended up taking their own lives. Seeing the despicable and ruthless way in which Kirishima drove their parents into a corner, Ryuichi and Ryuji vowed revenge on this man. Seven years later, Ryuichi fakes his own death. Then he takes someone else’s identity, becomes a different person after plastic surgery, and starts to get involved in the underworld. Meanwhile, Ryuji goes back to using his surname at birth and joins the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism which oversees transportation companies. The fact that Ryuichi is alive is a secret between the two brothers and they begin their revenge.
Yeah I want to watch it for the main leads, ask no more questions.
I'm on the fence about Hanzawa Naoki: I enjoyed the first season, but, honestly, it's quite heavy and hard to understand XD so I don't know.
Tokyo Love Story is the remake of a super popular old drama, and I have yet to decide if I want to watch first the original or this one.
Finally, if in these weeks I manage to catch up on the first season of Suits and I actually like it, I may watch the second season.