First Love Hatsukoi
Date: 2022
Network: Netflix Japan
Genre: Romance
Inspiration: First Love & Hatsukoi by Utada Hikaru
Scriptwriter: Kanchiku Yuri
Director: Kanchiku Yuri
Cast: Mitsushima Hikari, Sato Takeru
Synopsis: A couple meet their first love in the late 1990’s, grow up in the 2000’s, and ultimately lead up to the present day as they discover what had made their relationship unforgettable even though more than 20 years have passed. Noguchi Yae (Mitsushima Hikari) wants to be a flight attendant but is thwarted by fate due to an unexpected accident. Namiki Harumichi (Sato Takeru) became a pilot with the Japan Air Self-Defence Force but is no longer pursuing that career path.
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Hiyama Kentaro no Ninshin
Date: 2022
Network: Netflix Japan & TV Tokyo
Genre: Comedy
Original Work: Hiyama Kentaro no Ninshin by Sakai Eri
Scriptwriters: Yamada Yoshitatsu (Zenra Kantoku, 1,000,000 yen no Onnatachi, Kazoku Houtei), Sode Yukiko (Ano Ko wa Kizoku), Amano Chihiro (Mrs Noisy)
Directors: Hakota Yuko, Kikuchi Takeo
Cast: Saito Takumi, Ueno Juri, Tsutsi Mariko, Iwamatsu Ryo, Takahashi Kazuya, Lily Franky
Synopsis: Set in a world where men get pregnant and give birth, Hiyama Kentaro (Saito Takumi) is active in the front lines at the advertising agency where he works. His partner Seto Aki (Ueno Juri) is a freelancer writer and an editor. She has also prioritised her career and ignored pressure from her parents to settle down. One day, Kentaro suddenly learns that he is pregnant. He and Aki are bewildered by this unexpected situation as both of them had not considered becoming parents. As a pregnant man, Kentaro has to face the scrutiny of the company and society and experience the hardships pregnant women go through. Aki shares his worries and tries to put herself in his shoes. Amid the many issues related to modern pregnancy and childbirth, Kentaro and Aki decide to have their baby. However, they have to deal with the prejudices against pregnant men.
Website: www.netflix.com/jp/title/81030178
Shylock no Kodomotachi*NEW*
Date: 2022
Station: WOWOW
Original Work: Shylock no Kodomotachi by Ikeido Jun
Scriptwriter: Maekawa Yoichi (Kareinaru Ichizoku, Tetsu no Hone (2020), Lady Joker)
Director: Suzuki Kosuke
Cast: –
Synopsis: Tokyo Daiichi Bank’s Nagahara Branch is a small branch which has dealings mainly with micro, small and medium enterprises. Its staff include deputy section chief Nishiki Masahiro who has been sidelined from the career track; a serious female employee who supports her family; the elite branch manager who is a strategist; and the assistant branch manager who will not shy from harassing subordinates to make sure they perform. Each one of them have their own circumstances and troubles. One day, it is discovered that 1 million yen in cash is missing from Nagahara Branch. Although the female employee is suspected to be the culprit, Nishiki who was supposed to pursue the matter suddenly disappears. The two mysteries of the missing cash and Nishiki’s disappearing act as well as the stories of the branch employees start to intersect. The wrongdoing behind the missing cash and the shocking truth of his disappearance eventually come to light.
Website: www.wowow.co.jp/drama/original/shylock
Twitter: twitter.com/drama_wowow
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