Summer Dramas 2009

09Jul09

Buzzer Beat Gakeppuchi no Hero
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Mondays, 13 July 2009
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Yamashita Tomohisa, Kitagawa Keiko, Aibu Saki, Kanjiya Shihori, Mizubata Jun, Ito Hideaki, Maya Miki, Nagai Masaru, Aoki Munetaka, Omasa Aya, Komatsu Ayaka
Synopsis: A timid but honest guy (Yamashita Tomohisa), who belongs to his company’s basketball team, does his best when the chips are down in basketball, work or romance. A strong-willed, cheerful and positive girl who cannot be frank (Kitagawa Keiko). And the coach of the basketball team (Ito Hideaki) who gradually becomes his rival in love.
Website: http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/buzzerbeat/

Kyuumei Byoto 24-ji Season 4
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Tuesdays, 11 August 2009
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Eguchi Yosuke, Matsushima Nanako, Santamaria Yusuke, Kimura Tae, Kitano Kie
Synopsis: After a stint with an international humanitarian team of doctors, Shindo Issei (Eguchi Yosuke) returns to Japan from America and begins working for an emergency medical care centre of a medical university in Yokohama. The facility is experiencing a mass resignation of emergency doctors right now. There is a shortage of doctors, shortage of hospital beds, ambulance rotation, monster patients, medical malpractice, medical lawsuits … The work of emergency doctors has so far been harsh because there are a heap of problems. However, Shindo comes here and learns how to push over this heap at once. In the midst of this, Kojima Kaede (Matsushima Nanako) for some reason leaves emergency medical care. She has actually been sued for medical malpractice and is forced to resign from the hospital.
Website: http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/kyumei24/

Koishite Akuma ~ Vampire Boy
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Tuesdays, 7 July 2009
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Nakayama Yuma, Kato Rosa, Sakuraba Nanami, Kondo Masahiko, Morimoto Shintaro, Nakajima Kento
Synopsis: Kuromiya Luke (Nakayama Yuma) is a vampire who has come to the human world. He dislikes humans but falls in love with the teacher (Kato Rosa) of the high school class that he has started attending.
Website: http://ktv.jp/vampire_love/

Shin Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9-Gakkari
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 July 2009
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Watase Tsunehiko, Inohara Yoshihiko, Hada Michiko, Tsuda Kanji, Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Taguchi Hiromasa, Nakagoshi Noriko, Endo Kumiko, Asami Reina, Hatano Hiroko, Hara Sachie
Synopsis: -
Website: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/9gakari/

Tonari no Shibafu
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Wednesdays, 1 July 2009
Station: TBS
Cast: Seto Asaka, Okura Koji, Matsuo Ruri, Shibuya Asuka, Mizumachi Reiko, Miura Rieko, Osugi Ren, Izumi Pinko
Synopsis: Takahira Tomoko (Seto Asaka) is an ordinary, full-time housewife married to the second son (Okura Koji) of the Takahira family. Then one day, his mother, Shino, having compromised the marriage of her eldest son, leaves his house and suddenly comes to live together with her second son and Tomoko, who have finally bought a house of their own.
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/tonarino09/

Akahana no Sensei
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Wednesdays, 8 July 2009
Station: NTV
Cast: Oizumi Yo, Kashii Yu, Kamiki Ryunosuke, Suga Kenta, Kamikawa Takaya, Kobayashi Satomi
Synopsis: Ishihara Santaro (Oizumi Yo) is a teacher in charge of a class established in a hospital for junior high school students who are unable to attend school because of long-term hospitalisation. These students also have emotional problems and he tries to make them laugh by putting on a red nose but nothing seems to go right. He has no comic sense and is given the cold shoulder.
Website: http://www.ntv.co.jp/akahana/

Teio
Time: From 12.30 a.m. Wednesdays, 15 July 2009
Station: TBS
Cast: Tsukamoto Takashi, Yamada Yusuke, Nagasawa Nao, Atae Shinjiro, Kotani Yoshikazu
Synopsis: A guy (Tsukamoto Takashi) is forced by circumstances to fight with the number one host of a host club and enter the night entertainment business as a host when his friend’s girlfriend is seized by that number one host. Armed with strong convictions and friendships, he rises to fame in the night club business.
Website: http://www.tei-oh.com/

Kasouken no Onna Season 9
Time: From 8.00 p.m. Thursdays, 2 July 2009
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Sawaguchi Yasuko, Naito Takashi, Ono Takehiko, Wakamura Mayumi, Tanaka Ken
Synopsis: -
Website: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kasouken/

Dandy Daddy ~ Renai Shousetsuka . Izaki Ryunosuke ~
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Thursdays, 9 July 2009
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Tachi Hiroshi, Minamisawa Nao, Hirayama Aya, Ishiguro Hideo, Ikeda Tsutomu, Nogiwa Yoko, Sato Jiro, Hayashi Tantan, Yashima Norito, Yo Kimiko, Kaga Takeshi
Synopsis: Izaki Ryunosuke (Tachi Hiroshi) is a romance novelist called the “romance guru” who advocates free love and has also personally experienced a great many loves. But despite that truth, the look on his face changes when it comes to his daughter, Akari’s (Minamisawa Nao) love problems and he immediately turns conservative. Having raised his precious daughter by himself, he wishes to know everything about her and to keep bad fellows away from her. Because of that, he even takes extreme action regarding his daughter. On the other hand, while Akari understands her fathers feelings, she also wants the independence of a high school student …
Website: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/dandy/

Ninkyo Helper
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Thursdays, 9 July 2009
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Kuroki Meisa, Yamamoto Yusuke, Igarashi Shunji, Naka Risa, Yabu Kota, Natsukawa Yui, Matsudaira Ken, Kato Seishiro
Synopsis: Tsubasa Hikoichi (Kusanagi Tsuyoshi) is the yakuza boss of “Tsubasa Kogyou” who holds together the organised crime group, Hayabusakai’s Roppongi district. He becomes a helper at “Taiyo”, an elderly care facility, at the sudden orders of the leader of Hayabusakai (Matsudaira Ken). Tsubasa is a ruthless and cruel scoundrel who is feared but he regains his humanity through care giving.
Website: http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/ninkyo-helper/

Sarulock
Time: From 11.58 p.m. Thursdays, 23 July 2009
Station: NTV
Cast: Ichihara Hayato, Ashina Sei, Watabe Gota, Takaoka Sousuke
Synopsis: Sarumaru Yataro (Ichihara Hayato), nicknamed “Saru”, is the only son of a locksmith who lives in the neighbourhood of Asakusa in Tokyo. He works as a locksmith and is a genius at opening any kind of lock but is confounded by emotions and beautiful girls. Saru uses his talent at opening locks to solve difficult and strange cases. Riko (Ashina Sei) is his childhood friend and a straight A student.
Website: http://www.ytv.co.jp/sarulock/

Ueno Juri to Itsutsu no Kaban
Time: From 11.30 p.m. Thursdays, 3 September 2009
Station: WOWOW
Cast: Ueno Juri, Lily Franky (Ep 1), Eguchi Noriko (Ep 1), Tanada Yuki (Ep 1), Nakayama Yuichiro (Ep 2), Muto Akiko (Ep 2), Sawaki Ruka (Ep 3), Suzuki Takuji (Ep 3), Sugawara Daikichi (Ep 3)
Synopsis: -
Website: http://www.wowow.co.jp/drama/5kaban/

Call Centre no Koibito
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Fridays, 3 July 2009
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Koizumi Kotaro, Mimura, Matsushige Yutaka, Nakajima Hiroko, Takizawa Saori, Shiba Toshio, Wakabayashi Go, Natori Yuko
Synopsis: Tokura Wataru (Koizumi Kotaro), a Tokyo-based salaryman who sees himself as elite, is assigned to be the chief of a local customer call centre unit handling complaints through an unexpected turn of events. Together with the unconventional but professional team members including Aoyama Kyoko (Mimura), a contract employee though she has the nickname “Queen of customer complaints”, he learns about things in life that aren’t written in manuals and grows as a person.
Website: http://callcenter.asahi.co.jp/

Orthros no Inu
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Fridays, 24 July 2009
Station: TBS
Cast: Takizawa Hideaki, Nishikido Ryo, Mizukawa Asami, Yaotome Hikaru, Yamamoto Ryuji, Harada Natsuki, Oshinari Shugo, Haru, Shiba Toshio, Rokkaku Seiji, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Takahata Atsuko
Synopsis: Ryuzaki Shinji (Takizawa Hideaki) has “God’s hands” to cure all illnesses and injuries. He has untold evil aura inside of him that he shows to no one. Aoi Ryosuke (Nishikido Ryo) has “Devil’s hands” to kill people. He has the kind, sensitive heart of an angel. They’re two people who should never meet. The meeting between God and Devil heralds a predestined showdown. Could heaven have really made the wrong choice? Or not …?
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/orthros-dog/

Maid Detective
Time: From 11.15 p.m. Fridays, 26 June 2009
Station: TV Asahi
Cast: Fukuda Saki, Harada Ryuji, Matoba Koji, Oshima Yoko, Shinagawa Toru, Nakayama Megumi, Kadena Reon
Synopsis: Wakatsuki Aoi (Fukuda Saki), 18, is a cute maid working at a stately mansion in Kyoto … That is just her cover identity because she has another. She is a detective who has been given a special assignment by the police commissioner of the Kyoto Prefectural Police to conduct undercover operations at a mansion suspected of crime.
Website: http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/meido/

Haken no Oscar
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Fridays, 28 August 2009
Station: NHK
Cast: Tanaka Rena, Suzuki Ann, Asami Hikaru, Tokui Yoshimi, Hiraizumi Sei, Kamijo Tsunehiko
Synopsis: Katsuko (Tanaka Rena) is a temporary office worker paid a monthly salary of 190,000 yen and has no boyfriend. She likes shoujo manga and in particular, fantasises about herself in the world of the “Rose of Versailles” as she leads a drab life. When the junior president of her company (Tokui Yoshimi) seeks to implement unreasonable cost-cutting measures, she hears the voice of Lady Oscar in “Rose of Versailles” tell her to fight for the people, and she stands up for justice.
Website: http://www.nhk.or.jp/kindora/haken/

Kochira Katsushika-ku Kamearikoen-mae Hashutsujo
Time: From 7.56 p.m. Saturdays, 1 August 2009
Station: TBS
Cast: Katori Shingo, Karina, Hayami Mokomichi, Shibata Rie, Ibu Masato, Ishii Lasalle
Synopsis: Ryotsu Kankichi (Katori Shingo) has a long body, legs that are short and bowlegged, and bushy eyebrows. He is a senior policeman working at the MPD Katsushika Precinct’s police box in front of Kamearikoen but also a reckless though warmhearted troublemaker.
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/kochikame/

Limit ~ Keiji no Genba 2
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Saturdays, 11 July 2009
Station: NHK
Cast: Moriyama Mirai, Takeda Tetsuya, Kato Ai, Sugimoto Tetta, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Wakamura Mayumi
Synopsis: Central Naogya Police Precinct in Aichi Prefecture, the place where Kato Keigo (Moriyama Mirai) has been assigned for his new post, has the largest jurisdiction which encompasses the bustling shopping and entertainment district. If good results are accomplished here, he will be promoted to the headquarters. It is a stepping stone to a splendid life as a detective.
Website: http://www.nhk.or.jp/nagoya/keiji2/

Saisei no Machi
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Saturdays, 29 August 2009
Station: NHK
Cast: Tsutsui Michitaka, Makise Riho, Danta Yasunori, Minami Kaho, Yajima Kenichi, Kuboyama Tomohiro, Iwamoto Masuyo, Katsura Kichiya, Konishi Miho, Anan Kenji, Misaki Ayame, Kishibe Ittoku
Synopsis: After the bubble period, Osaka’s fictional city of Namihaya is saddled with a large debt from the large amount of investments in public works. Shouldering the “negative legacy” of the previous mayor, the new mayor calls six members for the “Financial Rehabilitation Project”. In the face of the urgency in areas such as medical treatment, public welfare and education, the project members address extreme cost cuts as they are pressed to make painful choices.
Website: http://www.nhk.or.jp/dodra/saisei/

Kareinaru Spy
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Saturdays, 18 July 2009
Station: NTV
Cast: Nagase Tomoya, Fukuda Kyoko, Ann, Watari Tetsuya, Terajima Susumu, Fujiwara Kazuhiko, Tomochika, Kiki
Synopsis: Japan is no exception to terrorism that is taking place in the world. In order to protect the people from terrorism, the government is recruiting exceptional spies. This man is one of them. Yoroi Kyosuke (Nagase Tomoya), a former trickster serving time for 13 charges. His professional skill is his ability to turn himself completely into any kind of person in a split second. He wins over his victims and plunders their money. He is a despicable criminal who turns people’s emotions into money. A man of many faces just like a chameleon. Fight one evil with another. Under the philosophy that bad people understand the hearts of the bad, Kyosuke gains his freedom in return for being a spy and goes to help people to stop terrorism. Will this guy, who can no longer cheat people, change when he figures out that his ability is now to be put to use saving people?
Website: http://www.ntv.co.jp/thespy/

Otomen ( Ep 1 – 8 )
Time: From 11.10 p.m. Saturdays, 1 August 2009
Station: Fuji TV
Cast: Okada Masaki, Kaho, Kimura Ryo, Seto Koji, Sano Kazuma, Yanagihara Kanako, Takada Nobuhiko, Tsurumi Shingo, Yamamoto Mirai, Ichikawa Tomohiro
Synopsis: Masamune Asuka (Okada Masaki) is the champion of the national high school kendo championship and a strong, silent type of guy. However, he likes shoujo manga and sweets, and is good at needlework and cooking. Because of that, he is called “Otomen” in a reference to his girlish hobbies and tastes. Then Masamune falls in love the first time he lays eyes on Miyakozuka Ryo (Kaho), a transfer student to his school.
Website: http://wwwz.fujitv.co.jp/otomen/

Kanryoutachi no Natsu
Time: From 9.00 p.m. Sundays, 5 July 2009
Station: TBS
Cast: Sato Koichi, Sakai Masato, Takahashi Katsumi, Sano Shiro, Nishimura Masahiko, Sugimoto Tetta, Fukiishi Kazue, Tanaka Kei, Tokoshima Yoshiko, Murakawa Eri, Takahashi Katsunori, Funakoshi Eichiro, Kitaoji Kinya
Synopsis: Following Japan’s defeat in WWII, a passionate group of bureaucrats from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry are filled with a sense of mission to tranform Japan into an affluent country that is on equal footing with the world. Centring on Kazakoshi Shingo (Sato Koichi), a man called “Mister Ministry of International Trade and Industry”, a battle unfolds between the “industrialists” (Takahashi Katsunori, Funakoshi Eichiro) who call for the protection of domestic industries, and the “internationalists” (Sakai Masato, Takahashi Katsumi) whose ideal is free trade aimed at globalisation.
Website: http://www.tbs.co.jp/kanryou09/

Mama wa Mukashi Papa datta
Time: From 10.00 p.m. Sundays, 23 August 2009
Station: WOWOW
Cast: Toda Keiko, Yo Kimiko, Yoshida Eisaku, Mitsuishi Ken, Haruna Ai, Tsugawa Masahiko, Shirakawa Yumi, Ito Shiro
Synopsis: 40-year-old Odani Hitomi (Toda Keiko), has two sons who are elementary school students. A driver of a long-distance coach by profession, she supports the family by herself and is a mother that her children are proud of. However, Hitomi lived physically and legally as Odani Hitoshi, a male, until 10 years ago. Hitomi had a gender identity disorder. At the recommendation of the doctors, he underwent surgery and changed his name to become a female but remains a male on the census register.
Website: http://www.wowow.co.jp/dramaw/mamapapa/

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