2008 Japanese television dramas
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This is a list of Japanese television drama
s often called doramas by fans.
The list is not complete, and aims to include all those Japanese television dramas that are somehow of interest for Wikipedia contents.
Specials
2007 Japanese television dramas
←2006 - 2007 - 2008→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2007 winter season:SeriesSpecials...
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2009 Japanese television dramas
←2008 - 2009 - 2010→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2009 winter season:SeriesSpecials# Nene - starring Yukie Nakama, Kamejiro Ichikawa...
This is a list of Japanese television drama
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
s often called doramas by fans.
The list is not complete, and aims to include all those Japanese television dramas that are somehow of interest for Wikipedia contents.
2008 Winter Season
Series| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 交渉人〜THE NEGOTIATOR〜 | Kōshōnin ~THE NEGOTIATOR~ | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 10 January 2008 to 28 February 2008 |
Ryoko Yonekura Ryoko Yonekura is a Japanese ex-fashion model and actress. She studied classical ballet for 15 years from the age of five. A member of the Oscar Productions agency, she won a national young beauty award in 1992. In 1993 she started her career as a model, working for fashion magazines such as CanCam. She announced... , Takanori Jinnai Takanori Jinnai is a Japanese actor, film director, and singer. He was born August 12, 1958 in Okawa, Fukuoka. He made his directorial debut with Rockers , a 2003 film based on his years as vocalist for the punk rock band The Rockers . He was nominated best actor for a Japanese Academy Award three times, once in... , Katsumi Takahashi, Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano is a Japanese actor best known in the West for his role in the Academy Award-winning Japanese film Departures.He is known to master variety of acting styles... , Kosuke Suzuki, Toshio Kakei Toshio Kakei is a Japanese actor. He had major roles in several TV drama series such as Bayside Shakedown.Kakei graduated from Osaka University of Arts.- External links :*... , Megumi Yasu, Sōsuke Takaoka, Yū Shirota Yu Shirota , born December 26, 1985, is a Japanese-Spanish actor, most known for his role as Kagurazaka Makoto in the Japanese television drama live-action adaption of Hana-Kimi, Kunimitsu Tezuka in the Prince of Tennis Musicals, Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon Musicals, and as Kei Shinjo in Rookies... , Ren Osugi Ren Osugi , born , is a Japanese actor. For his work in Cure, Hana-bi and other films, Osugi was given the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1999 Yokohama Film Festival... , Masato Ibu Masato Ibu ' is a Japanese actor and voice actor.-Films:*Maison Ikkoku *Empire of the Sun as Sgt. Nagata*Sukeban Deka *Dr. Akagi *Taboo *Godzilla vs... , Megumi Nakayama, Maki Komoto, Noboru Takachi, Tantan Hayashi |
Shonannokaze "黄金魂" (Ougon Soul) |
8 | 13.4% |
| 4姉妹探偵団 | 4 Shimai Tanteidan | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 21:00~21:54 18 January 2008 to 14 March 2008 |
Kaho Kaho (actress) is a Japanese actress and fashion model. Her real name is not disclosed.From 2004 to 2007, Kaho was the 11th Mitsui ReHouse Girl. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival for her performance in the film A Gentle Breeze in the Village.- Filmography :* Joō no Kyōshitsu... , Noriko Nakagoshi Noriko Nakagoshi is a Japanese actress.-Biography:Nakagoshi, first debuted as a model for ViVi magazine in 1999. She began acting the same year, making her acting debut as Midori Sato in the show Tengoku no Kiss. Her acting attracted her great attention and from there, she moved onto bigger roles... , Natsuki Kato Natsuki Kato is a Japanese actress and former fashion model, regularly appearing on television in various roles.-Career:After she was spotted and recruited with 1998's television commercial appearance by a current entertainment production, she made her debut in 1999.... , Yui Ichikawa Yui Ichikawa , is an actress and model from Tokyo, Japan. She is also known by her nickname, Yui-nyan. As an actress she has appeared in several dramas , and in recent years she has concentrated more on her film career. She played a minor role in the movie Ju-on: The Grudge and reprised her character for a... |
YUI Yui (singer) , stylized as YUI, is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer, actress, and radio personality. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she played live at various locations in her home town before being noticed by Sony Music Japan when she was 17 and released her debut single months later... "Namidairo Namidairo "Namidairo" is the first single of 2008 by Japanese pop singer-songwriter Yui. The single was released on February 27, 2008. The title song is a tie-up for the TV drama, 4 Shimai Tantei Dan.-Background and writing:... " |
9 | 7.0% |
| 未来講師めぐる | Mirai Kōshi Meguru | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 23:15~24:10 11 January 2008 to 14 March 2008 |
Kyoko Fukada Kyoko Fukada is an actress and singer. In Japan, her name is sometimes contracted to the nickname Fukakyon. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for Kamikaze Girls.- Career :... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Shinji Takeda, Tomoka Kurokawa Tomoka Kurokawa , is a Japanese actress. She graduated from Horikoshi High School on February 18, 2008. She has been attending Asia University since April 2008.-Drama:*Bloody Monday 2 as Hibiki*Mirai Koshi Meguru... , Bokuzo Mazana |
Yanawaraba "サクラ" (Sakura) |
10 | 9.1% |
| 薔薇のない花屋 | Bara no nai Hanaya Bara no nai Hanaya is a Japanese television drama. It is broadcast and produced by Fuji Television. Drama started with a 22.4% rating on January 14, 2008.-Plot:... |
Fuji TV | Monday 21:00~21:54 14 January 2008 to 24 March 2008 |
Shingo Katori Shingo Katori is the youngest member of SMAP, a popular Japanese idol group from the agency Johnny & Associates, and he is from Yokohama, Japan. Shingo Katori has acted in several dramas such as Three Peace, and has appeared as a voice actor in such anime series as Akazukin Chacha, in which he voiced the part of... , Yuko Takeuchi Yuko Takeuchi is a Japanese actress. She made her big break with NHK's television series Asuka and JT Green's commercial. She has gone on to star in many TV shows, movies, and commercials.... , Yumiko Shaku Yumiko Shaku , born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS... , Shota Matsuda Shota Matsuda is a Japanese actor. His parents are the actors Yusaku Matsuda and Miyuki Matsuda, his older brother is the actor Ryuhei Matsuda, and his aunt is the actress Mami Kumagai. Matsuda is 181 cm tall. His father, Yusaku Matsuda was half-Korean, thus Shota and Ryuhei are a quarter Korean.Matsuda has... , Yūki Yagi |
Yamashita Tatsurou "ずっと一緒さ" (Zutto Issho sa) |
11 | 18.6% |
| ハチミツとクローバー | Hachimitsu to Clover | Fuji TV | Tuesday 21:00~21:54 8 January 2008 to 18 March 2008 |
Riko Narumi Riko Narumi is a Japanese actress and model.-Films:-Dramas:-External links:* at Ken On Entertainment... , Toma Ikuta Toma Ikuta is a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience... , Natsuki Harada, Osamu Mukai Osamu Mukai is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan. Graduated from Meiji University.-Summary:Mukai's first main role was in the 2006 Japanese television drama Nodame Cantabile... , Hiroki Narimiya Hiroki Narimiya , better known as , is a Japanese actor.-Early life:He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His parents are Okinawan, so he is of Okinawan descent. His parents divorced when he was young, and in his third year of junior high school, his mother died and he and his brother were raised by his... |
Ken Hirai Ken Hirai is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums up until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi Wo Tojite became the best-selling single... "キャンバス" (Canvas) |
11 | 8.9% |
| あしたの、喜多善男〜世界一不運な男の、奇跡の11日間〜 | Ashita no Kita Yoshio~Sekai-ichi Fuun na Otoko no, Kiseki no Jyuuichinichikan | Fuji TV | Tuesday 22:00~22:54 8 January 2008 to 18 March 2008 |
Fumiyo Kohinata, Ryuhei Matsuda Ryuhei Matsuda is a Japanese film and television actor. He is best known for his roles in Japanese films such as Taboo and Nana.-Early life:Matsuda was born on 9 May 1983 in Tokyo to Yusaku Matsuda, a Japanese actor, and Miyuki Matsuda , a Japanese actress. He has two siblings, one of whom is Japanese actor Shota... , Manami Konishi Manami Konishi is a Japanese actress and singer from Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan. She is a part of Sony Music Japan.-Biography:Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1978, Manami Konishi joined Kohei Tsuka's Theatre Company in 1999, and made her stage debut in Tsuka's play "Netorare Sosuke." She established... , Jun Kaname Jun Kaname is a Japanese actor. He was born in Mitoyo, Kagawa. He made his drama debut as an actor in 2001 in the Tokusatsu Series "Kamen Rider Agito". He appears not only in TV dramas but also in movies, commercial messages, variety TV programs, plays, and music videos.-TV:... |
Yamazaki Masayoshi "真夜中のBoon Boon" (Mayonaka no Boon Boon) |
11 | 7.1% |
| 鹿男あをによし | Shikaotoko Aoniyoshi | Fuji TV | Thursday 22:00~22:54 17 January 2008 to 20 March 2008 |
Tamaki Hiroshi, Ayase Haruka | - | 10 | 9.9% |
| ロス：タイム：ライフ | loss:time:life | Fuji TV | Saturday 23:10~23:55 2 February 2008 to 5 April 2008 |
Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Keiichiro Koyama Keiichiro Koyama is a Japanese musician and member of the Johnny's Entertainment group NEWS.-Biography:Koyama, born in Sagamihara, Kanagawa as the youngest of two children, is the oldest member of NEWS and is often seen as the mother figure of the group... , Tomochika, Ueno Juri, Itou Atsushi Atsushi Ito is a Japanese actor, He started acting at the age of three in education programs. He is currently studying at Hosei University Business Faculty. He is frequently cast as geeky or otaku characters... , Tanaka Naoki, Tokiwa Takako, Yōko Maki Yoko Maki (actress) Yōko Maki is a Japanese actress signed to .Maki has appeared in several films including 2003 film Infection and the 2004 American remake The Grudge.-Biography:... , Ooizumi You, Nukumizu Youichi |
Orange Range Orange Range is a 5-member Okinawan alternative rock band, based in Okinawa, Japan. Formed in 2001, the band began with Spice Music and later signed with Sony Music Japan's gr8! records division in 2003. The group left gr8! records in 2010 to start their own label, Super Echo.... "君station" (Kimi Station) |
9 | 10.3% |
| 鞍馬天狗 | Kurama Tengu | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Thursday 22:00~22:43 17 January 2008 to 6 March 2008 |
Mansai Nomura Mansai Nomura Mansai Nomura , born April 5, 1966 under the name Takeshi Nomura , is a well known Kyogen stage actor, and minor film actor. Nomura recently gained notoriety for his role as the eccentric Abe no Seimei in the film Onmyoji and its sequel.His debut was at the age of three in the drama, Quiver of The... , Kotomi Kyono Kotomi Kyono Kotomi Kyono is a Japanese actress and occasional J-Pop singer... , Michiko Hada Michiko Hada , born 24 September 1968 in Mitsukaido, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese actress.-External links:*... |
- | 8 | 11.3% |
| フルスイング | Full Swing | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 21:00~21:58 19 January 2008 to 23 February 2008 |
Katsumi Takahashi, Ran Ito Ran Ito is a Japanese actress and previous member of the 1970s idol group Candies. She is married to Mizutani Yutaka, a famous actor in Japan. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 2nd Yokohama Film Festival for Disciples of Hippocrates.-Filmography:... , Kazue Fukishii |
Rimi Natsukawa Rimi Natsukawa is an Okinawan singer. She is best known for her 2001 single "Nada Sōsō."- Childhood :Natsukawa was born in Ishigaki, the largest city in the Yaeyama Islands chain. From a young age she enjoyed singing, and wanted to be a singer after hearing her father sing Yaeyama folk songs, such as and... "Ano Hana no Yoni" |
6 | 11.7% |
| 刑事の現場 | Keiji no Genba | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 21:00~21:58 1 March 2008 to 29 March 2008 |
Akira Terao Akira Terao is Japanese musician and movie actor.-Career:In 1966, he debuted as a bassist of Group Sounds band, The Savage. As an actor, he debuted as Kenichi in Chikadô no taiyô made, a film directed by Kei Kumai in 1968.... , Mirai Moriyama Mirai Moriyama Mirai Moriyama is a Japanese actor. In the Japanese film Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World, he played a high school age hero trying to deal with his terminally-ill girlfriend. He also portrayed the character Kakuta on the 20th Century Boys live action movie... , Saburo Ishikura Saburo Ishikura Saburo Ishikura is a Japanese actor that has acted in several movies directed by Beat Takeshi. He appeared as Takeshi's first advisor in Takeshi's Castle but was later fired with Sonomanma Higashi taking over his place... , Chizuru Ikewaki, Shugo Oshinari Shugo Oshinari is a Japanese actor best known for his roles in the controversial Battle Royale II: Requiem and Shunji Iwai's film, All About Lily Chou-Chou .... |
Ohashi Takuya "Arigato" |
4 | 10.5% |
| 篤姫 | Atsuhime | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Sunday 20:00~20:58 6 January 2008 to Autumn 2008 (14 December 2008) |
Aoi Miyazaki Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her pure image and roles such as in Nana and Virgin Snow. Her brother Masaru Miyazaki is an actor, and they starred together in the film Hatsukoi. She married Sosuke Takaoka on June 15, 2007, her partner since she was fifteen.-Career:Miyazaki started... , Kyozo Nagatsuka Kyōzō Nagatsuka is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for The Laughing Frog.-Filmography:* The Laughing Frog * Atsuhime -References:... , Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi is a Japanese actress. Her credits include film, television, and radio dramas, stage, commercials, and voice roles. She married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a dog named Bouillon.... , Yoshinori Okada Yoshinori Okada is a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree... , Sumie Sasaki, Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Rie Tomosaka Rie Tomosaka is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, born on October 12, 1979 in Nagano-shi, Nagano.She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has also released music under the name .-Profile :She is 168 cm in height.... , Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Kinya Kitaoji, Takaaki Enoki, Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Taizo Harada, Kyoko Maya, Koji Matoba, Yo Kimiko Yo Kimiko is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.-Filmography:* Evil Dead Trap 3:... , Hideki Takahashi Hideki Takahashi is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.- Filmography :He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. After becoming a star in television jidaigeki, he turned out hit after hit... , Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka is an actress.Born in Ōta, Tokyo, her father was a naturalized South Korean while her mother was Japanese. Active as a child actress in the 1960s, she came into her own as an adult with Daiei, then in 1972 with Shochiku.... , Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato was a Japanese actor.Nagato was born in Kyoto. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He died in Tokyo on May 21, 2011.... , Mayo Suzukaze Mayo Suzukaze is a Japanese film and television actress from Ishinomaki. Suzukaze has also done some voice work as a voice actress, namely as the voice of Himura Kenshin in Rurouni Kenshin. She was previously a Takarazuka Revue stage actress and the Top Star of Moon Troupe... , Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Mikijiro Hira, Yuka Itaya, Matsuda Shota |
- | 50 | 24.5% |
| 貧乏男子 ボンビーメン | Binbō Danshi | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Tuesday 22:00~22:54 15 January 2008 to 11 March 2008 |
Oguri Shun, Norito Yashima Norito Yashima Norito Yashima is a Japanese stage actor who has been featured in movies, television shows , and specials. He eventually landed his first hosting job on the Fuji TV series Hey! Spring of Trivia, a show he currently co-hosts with fellow actor Katsumi Takahashi... , Yu Yamada Yu Yamada is a model, actress, and singer best known from her modeling work with CanCam magazine. Shintaro Yamada is her brother.- Career :Yamada graduated from Okinawa Actors School... , Miura Haruma, Ayumi Lee |
BENNIE K Bennie K Bennie K is an urban female duo that consists of vocalist Yuki and rapper Cico, who both love American hip-hop music. They met while Yuki was in Los Angeles undergoing voice training with Roger Burnley... "モノクローム" (Monochrome) Lenny Kravitz Lenny Kravitz Leonard Albert "Lenny" Kravitz is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and arranger, whose "retro" style incorporates elements of rock, soul, R&B, funk, reggae, hard rock, psychedelic, folk and ballads... "Are You Gonna Go My Way" (Image Song) Suzuki Masayuki "上を向いて歩こう" (Ue wo Muite Arukou) (Insert Song) |
9 | 11.6% |
| 斉藤さん | Saitou-san | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Wednesday 22:00~22:54 9 January 2008 to 19 March 2008 |
Mizuki Arisa, Mimura Mimura Mimura is a village in Sri Lanka. It is located within Central Province.-External links:*... , Sasaki Kuranosuke |
Mizuki Arisa "ENGAGED" |
11 | 15.5% |
| 1ポンドの福音 | 1 Pound no Fukuin | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Saturday 21:00~21:54 12 January 2008 to 8 March 2008 |
Kazuya Kamenashi Kazuya Kamenashi , often called Kame, is a Japanese idol, singer–songwriter, actor, television personality, producer, radio host and occasional model. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, he joined the Japanese talent agency, Johnny & Associates, at the age of 12 and was drafted as a member and co-lead vocalist of... , Meisa Kuroki Meisa Kuroki , better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress, model and singer born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JJ, among others, and... , Satomi Kobayashi Satomi Kobayashi is a Japanese actress from Tokyo. She won the award for best newcomer at the 4th Yokohama Film Festival for Exchange Students. She was previously married to screenwriter Kōki Mitani.-Filmography:# Exchange Students... , Ryosuke Yamada Ryosuke Yamada is a Japanese tarento, actor, singer, dancer, and a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates and currently resides in Kanagawa Prefecture.-Career:... |
KAT-TUN KAT-TUN KAT-TUN is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates in 2001. The group's name is an acronym based on the first letter of each member's family name until the departure of Jin Akanishi in 2010. As of 2010, KAT-TUN stands for Kazuya KAmenashi, Junnosuke Taguchi, Koki Tanaka, Tatsuya Ueda,... "LIPS Lips (KAT-TUN song) "Lips" is the sixth single by Japanese boy band, KAT-TUN, and the third and last song to be commercially released from their third studio album, KAT-TUN III: Queen of Pirates... " |
9 | 10.6% |
| 3年B組金八先生 8 | San nen B-gumi Kinpachi Sensei Series 8 | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 11 October 2007 to 20 March 2008 |
Kamei Taku, Uekusa Yuuta, Sanada Yuuma | Kaientai Kaientai The ' was a trading and shipping company and private navy, considered to be the first modern corporation in Japan. Originally named Kameyama Shachū , it was founded by Sakamoto Ryōma in Nagasaki in 1865 during the Bakumatsu – a period of upheaval when Japan was seeking modernisation and shedding... "いつか見た青い空" (Itsuka Mita Aoi Sora) |
23 | 9.2% |
| だいすき!! | Daisuki!! | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 22:00~22:54 17 January 2008 to 20 March 2008 |
Karina Karina (Japan) is a Japanese model and actress. Her birth name is . She was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.-External links:... , Hiraoka Yuuta, Fukuda Saki, MEGUMI MEGUMI ' ' ' (maiden name: , better known by her stage name ' (September 25, 1981 - ) is a Japanese tarento, actress, singer and gravure idol. She was raised in Kurashiki, Okayama, but was born in Matsue, Shimane. She is currently affiliated with Suns Entertainment... |
melody. Melody. , better known by her stage name melody. is a Japanese-American pop singer and TV host. She debuted on February 19, 2003 with the song "Dreamin' Away", under Toy's Factory. In October 2008, melody. announced on her blog that she will end her career as a music artist and instead focus on pursuing... "遙花～はるか～" (Haruka) |
10 | 11.5% |
| エジソンの母 | Edison no Haha | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Friday 22:00~22:54 11 January 2008 to 14 March 2008 |
Ito Misaki, Shimizu Yuuya | Superfly "愛をこめて花束を" (Ai o Komete Hanataba o) |
10 | 9.5% |
| 佐々木夫妻の仁義なき戦い | Sasaki Fusai no Jinginaki Tatakai | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Sunday 21:00~21:54 20 January 2008 to 23 March 2008 |
Inagaki Goro, Koyuki Koyuki , better known as , is a Japanese model and actress.Koyuki was born in Zama. She started her modeling career in 1995 and has since starred in various Japanese dramas, TV and magazine ad campaigns and films. She frequently appears in Japanese print and television campaigns for the electronics... |
SMAP SMAP SMAP is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. While originally consisting of six members, the current group members are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori... "そのまま" (Sono Mama) |
10 | 10.9% |
2008 Spring Season
Series| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 駅路 | Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi Series 2 | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 10 April 2008 to 19 June 2008 |
Yumiko Shaku Yumiko Shaku , born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS... , Sachie Hara, Yoko Nogiwa Yoko Nogiwa is a Japanese actress.-External links:... , Masaru Nagai, Tomoko Nakajima Tomoko Nakajima is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 12th Yokohama Film Festival for Tugumi.-Filmography:* Tugumi * Dance till Tomorrow * Parasite Eve * Give It All... , Rieko Miura Rieko Miura Rieko Miura is a J-pop singer, and a former member of the group Coco. She was born in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. Her solo debut was on 14 September 1991. After her career ended, she became a voice actress, performing the voice of Yomiko Readman in the Japanese animation series R.O.D. the OAV and R.O.D... , Chizuru Azuma, Saori Takizawa, Kaori Nakamura |
BoA BoA Boa Kwon , commonly stylized and known by her stage name BoA, which is a backronym for Beat of Angel, is a Korean singer, active in South Korea, Japan, and the United States and sometimes referred to as the "Queen of Korean Pop Music".... "Kissing you" |
11 | 10.9% |
| 篤姫 | Atsu-hime | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Sunday 20:00~20:58 6 January 2008 to Autumn 2008 (14 December 2008) |
Aoi Miyazaki Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her pure image and roles such as in Nana and Virgin Snow. Her brother Masaru Miyazaki is an actor, and they starred together in the film Hatsukoi. She married Sosuke Takaoka on June 15, 2007, her partner since she was fifteen.-Career:Miyazaki started... , Kyozo Nagatsuka Kyōzō Nagatsuka is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for The Laughing Frog.-Filmography:* The Laughing Frog * Atsuhime -References:... , Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi is a Japanese actress. Her credits include film, television, and radio dramas, stage, commercials, and voice roles. She married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a dog named Bouillon.... , Yoshinori Okada Yoshinori Okada is a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree... , Sumie Sasaki, Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Rie Tomosaka Rie Tomosaka is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, born on October 12, 1979 in Nagano-shi, Nagano.She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has also released music under the name .-Profile :She is 168 cm in height.... , Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Kinya Kitaoji, Takaaki Enoki, Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Taizo Harada, Kyoko Maya, Koji Matoba, Yo Kimiko Yo Kimiko is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.-Filmography:* Evil Dead Trap 3:... , Hideki Takahashi Hideki Takahashi is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.- Filmography :He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. After becoming a star in television jidaigeki, he turned out hit after hit... , Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka is an actress.Born in Ōta, Tokyo, her father was a naturalized South Korean while her mother was Japanese. Active as a child actress in the 1960s, she came into her own as an adult with Daiei, then in 1972 with Shochiku.... , Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato was a Japanese actor.Nagato was born in Kyoto. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He died in Tokyo on May 21, 2011.... , Mayo Suzukaze Mayo Suzukaze is a Japanese film and television actress from Ishinomaki. Suzukaze has also done some voice work as a voice actress, namely as the voice of Himura Kenshin in Rurouni Kenshin. She was previously a Takarazuka Revue stage actress and the Top Star of Moon Troupe... , Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Mikijiro Hira, Yuka Itaya, Matsuda Shota |
- | 50 | 24.5% |
| パズル | PUZZLE | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 21:00~21:54 18 April 2008 to 20 June 2008 |
Satomi Ishihara Satomi Ishihara is a Japanese actress.Popular mostly among Japanese fans, she gained recognition for her acting talent. She started taking parts acting in Japanese dramas in 2003. Also, she appeared in various commercial events also known as public relations... , Yusuke Yamamoto Yusuke Yamamoto is a Japanese actor. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in Kamen Rider Kabuto.-Television:-Movies:... , Ryo Kimura Ryo Kimura is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was Moonlight Jellyfish, in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP .-Dramas:*Water Boys 2 - Hideki Sano *Division 1... , Kento Nagayama |
Kumi Koda Kumi Koda , better known by her stage name , is a Japanese singer and songwriter from Kyoto, known for her urban and R&B songs. Having debuted in 2000 with the single "Take Back", Koda gained fame for her seventh single, "Real Emotion/1000 no Kotoba", the songs of which were used as themes for the video game... "Moon Crying" |
10 | 10.2% |
| キミ犯人じゃないよね? | Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne? | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 23:15~24:10 11 April 2008 to 13 June 2008 |
Shihori Kanjiya, Jun Kaname Jun Kaname is a Japanese actor. He was born in Mitoyo, Kagawa. He made his drama debut as an actor in 2001 in the Tokusatsu Series "Kamen Rider Agito". He appears not only in TV dramas but also in movies, commercial messages, variety TV programs, plays, and music videos.-TV:... |
YA-KYIM Ya-kyim Ya-kyim is a Japanese R&B and hip hop group. The group consists of one MC, Miku, and two singers, Alisa and Yurie.- Background :... "Super☆Looper" |
10 | 8.9% |
| CHANGE | CHANGE Change (TV series) CHANGE is a Japanese television drama which aired on Fuji TV starting May 12, 2008.-Plot:Keita Asakura, an elementary school teacher who has no interest in politics, suddenly gets taken to the position of the prime minister... |
Fuji TV | Monday 21:00~21:54 12 May 2008 to 14 July 2008 |
Takuya Kimura Takuya Kimura , nicknamed , is a Japanese singer and actor. He is also a member of the Japanese idol group SMAP. Most of the TV dramas he starred in produced high ratings in Japan... , Eri Fukatsu Eri Fukatsu Eri Fukatsu , nicknamed , is a Japanese actress.Eri Fukatsu was born in Ōita, Ōita, Japan. Among other things, she has appeared in the TV series and the subsequent spin-off movies of the series. She is managed by Amuse Inc... , Akira Terao Akira Terao is Japanese musician and movie actor.-Career:In 1966, he debuted as a bassist of Group Sounds band, The Savage. As an actor, he debuted as Kenichi in Chikadô no taiyô made, a film directed by Kei Kumai in 1968.... , Rosa Kato Rosa Kato is a Japanese actress and commercial model.-Career:From April 2004 to March 2005, Kato was a regular guest student on Italian Conversation, a 25-minute NHK TV program for beginners of Italian.... , Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe (actor) is a Japanese model and actor.He began his career as a model, but he successfully made the transition to acting, becoming one of the most regularly visible presences in Japanese media. He is a 1988 graduate of Chuo University.-Career:... |
Madonna Madonna (entertainer) Madonna is an American singer-songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977 to pursue a career in modern dance. After performing in the music groups Breakfast Club and Emmy, she released her debut album in 1983... "Miles Away" |
10 | 21.7% |
| 絶対彼氏 | Zettai Kareshi | Fuji TV | Tuesday 21:00~21:54 8 April 2008 to 24 June 2008 |
Mokomichi Hayami Mokomichi Hayami is a Japanese actor. He has acted in shows such as Densha Otoko, Gokusen, Nakagawa Masaya|Tokyo Tower and as Night Tenjo in Absolute Boyfriend/Zettai Kareshi. Hayami has appeared on CMs for Daihatsu Tanto, Bourbon Petit, Ban Deo Spray and au by KDDI... , Hiro Mizushima, Saki Aibu Saki Aibu is an actress in Japan. She is part of the Box Corporation.-Drama:*Kaseifu no Mita as Urara*Rebound as Nobuko Oba*Buzzer Beat as Natsuki Nanami*Zettai Kareshi SP as Izawa Riiko... |
ayaka Ayaka is a Japanese female singer formerly signed to Warner Music Japan. Born in Osaka, she moved to Tokyo to pursue a singing career. She married actor Hiro Mizushima on February 22, 2009.-2006:... "おかえり Okaeri is the 9th single from Ayaka. It was released on May 14, 2008.-Overview:Okaeri is used as the theme song for the drama series, Zettai Kareshi. Ayaka was asked by Yuu Watase, the manga artist of Zettai Kareshi, to create a theme song. She wrote the song with her music producer after reading the... " (Okaeri) |
11 | 13.2% |
| 無理な恋愛 | Muri na Ren'ai | Fuji TV | Tuesday 22:00~22:54 8 April 2008 to 17 June 2008 |
Masaaki Sakai Masaaki Sakai is a popular Japanese performer from Tokyo. He is best known to English-speaking audiences as the title star of the TV show Monkey.- Biography :... , Yui Natsukawa Yui Natsukawa is a Japanese entertainer. She was born on June 1, 1968 in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan. She is a left-hander . She was given a Best New Talent award at the 1995 Yokohama Film Festival for her role in Yoru ga mata kuru.-Drama:... |
Masaaki Sakai Masaaki Sakai is a popular Japanese performer from Tokyo. He is best known to English-speaking audiences as the title star of the TV show Monkey.- Biography :... "忘れもの" (Wasuremono) |
11 | 7.4% |
| ラスト・フレンズ | Last Friends Last Friends is a Japanese television drama which aired on Fuji TV at 10:00 pm every Thursday from April 10, 2008 until June 17, 2008. The special, consisting of a recap and some new additional scenes aired on June 26, 2008.... |
Fuji TV | Thursday 22:00~22:54 10 April 2008 to 19 June 2008 |
Masami Nagasawa Masami Nagasawa is a Japanese actress under Toho Entertainment. She has performed in many movies and television dramas including Crying out Love, In the Center of the World, Dragon Zakura and Proposal Daisakusen. She graduated from Horikoshi High School in 2006. She is also known as "Ma-chan" or, as Tomohisa... , Juri Ueno Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress from Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan. She was one of six actors to receive the "Newcomer of the Year" prize at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2005 for her role in Swing Girls.... , Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Ryo Nishikido Ryo Nishikido is a Japanese actor and singer. He is a member of the Johnny & Associates boy band Kanjani Eight and was a member of boy band NEWS.- Biography :Ryo Nishikido was born in Hyogo on November 3, 1984 and raised in Osaka. He made his major debut in 2004 as an actor and a singer. Nishkido belongs to two... , Asami Mizukawa Asami Mizukawa is a Japanese actress. She grew up in Ibaraki, Osaka.She made her debut in 1997 at age of thirteen in an advertisement for Asahi Kasei's "Hebel Haus". In 2000, she won the Grand Prix at the “3rd Miss Tokyo Walker” competition and gained the supporting role in the 2002 J-horror film Dark Water... , Shigenori Yamazaki Shigenori Yamazaki is Japanese actor and voice actor.-Cast in:*Eureka Seven as Dominic Sorel*Medabots as Ivanovski*Ouran High School Host Club as Kazukiyo Souga *Sadamitsu the Destroyer as Kuron*The Prince of Tennis as Satoshi Horio... |
Hikaru Utada "Prisoner of Love Prisoner of Love (Hikaru Utada song) -Digital sales information:On May 13, Barks.jp reported "Prisoner of Love" had sold over 1.5 million downloads across all formats, and on July 7, Yahoo!Japan reported it had sold over 2.9 million downloads, it has been certified by the RIAJ on September 2 for reaching the 1 million mark for... " |
11 | 17.7% |
| ハチワンダイバー | Hachi One Diver 81diver is a manga written by Yokusaru Shibata. It is currently serialized in Weekly Young Jump, published by Shueisha. It is aired as drama series from May 3, 2008 starring Junpei Mizobata and Riisa Naka... |
Fuji TV | Saturday 23:10~23:55 3 May 2008 to 19 June 2008 |
Junpei Mizobata Junpei Mizobata Junpei Mizobata is Japanese actor, best known as Saga Kazuma in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e. He also appears in the drama Akai Ito as Atsushi Nishino .-TV shows:* Detective Conan - Kudo Shinichi... , Riisa Naka Riisa Naka is a Japanese actress. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival. Naka became famous by appearing in Hachi One Diver .-Personal life:Naka has a Swedish grandfather, making her one-quarter Swedish and three-quarters Japanese... |
Aragaki Yui "Make my day Make My Day (Yui Aragaki song) "Make My Day" is a pop song by Japanese recording artist Yui Aragaki. It was released as her first single on July 16, 2008.-Background and composition:"Make My Day" is a pop-rock song written and produced by Japanese singer-songwriter Keito Blow... " |
11 | 8.4% |
| バッテリー | Battery | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Thursday 20:00~20:54 3 April 2008 to 12 June 2008 |
Yuma Nakayama Yuma Nakayama is a Japanese actor and singer. He was a member of the temporary J-pop groups Nakayama Yuma w/B.I.Shadow, TOP KIDS and Hey!Say!7 West from Johnny's Entertainment and currently performs as a member of NYC.-Biography:... , Sho Takada, Shintaro Morimoto Shintaro Morimoto Shintaro Morimoto is a japanese actor and singer. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Career:... |
Mr.Children "Shounen" |
10 | 7.9% |
| オトコマエ！ | Otokomae! | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 19:30~20:00 12 April 2008 to Summer 2008 (5 July 2008) |
Seiji Fukushi, Takumi Saito Takumi Saito is a Japanese actor, model and singer.-Movies:* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - The Movie as Miles Edgeworth* Saijo no Meii as Saijo Mikoto* Space Battleship Yamato as Yamamoto... , Kyohei Shibata |
- | 13 | 9.2% |
| トップセールス | Top Sales | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 21:00~21:58 12 April 2008 to 31 May 2008 |
Yui Natsukawa Yui Natsukawa is a Japanese entertainer. She was born on June 1, 1968 in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto, Japan. She is a left-hander . She was given a Best New Talent award at the 1995 Yokohama Film Festival for her role in Yoru ga mata kuru.-Drama:... , Kippei Shiina, Hikari Ishida Hikari Ishida is a Japanese actress. She starred along with Megumi Odaka and Natsuki Ozawa in the TV-series Hana no Asuka Gumi. She also released several singles and six albums and she had one minor hit with the song "Emerald no Suna". Ishida also made numerous commercials for hair products and released several... , Makiya Yamaguchi |
Ayaka Hirahara "Kudoku no Muko" |
8 | 7.1% |
| 監査法人 | Kansahojin | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 21:00~21:58 14 June 2008 to 19 July 2008 |
Takashi Tsukamoto Takashi Tsukamoto is a Japanese actor, singer, and model.He has released three single CDs: "Itsudemo Boku wa" , "Hitorigoto" , "New Morning".... , Nao Matsushita Nao Matsushita is a Japanese actress and singer.- History :Nao was born in Kawanishi, Hyōgo on 8 February 1985. Winning Japan's Elite Model Look started her modeling career in earnest.She attended the Tokyo College of Music.-Singles:... , Kosuke Toyohara, Masanobu Katsumura, Ken Mitsuishi, Isao Hashizume |
Masayoshi Yamazaki Masayoshi Yamazaki is a Japanese singer-songwriter who plays guitar-driven blues, rock, and pop music, though he has also recorded piano ballads. Though he primarily plays the guitar, he also has played the drums, piano, percussion, saxophone, and glockenspiel on some albums.... "Deep Sea Fish" |
6 | 7.9% |
| 篤姫 | Atsu-hime | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Sunday 20:00~20:58 6 January 2008 to 14 December 2008 |
Aoi Miyazaki Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her pure image and roles such as in Nana and Virgin Snow. Her brother Masaru Miyazaki is an actor, and they starred together in the film Hatsukoi. She married Sosuke Takaoka on June 15, 2007, her partner since she was fifteen.-Career:Miyazaki started... , Kyozo Nagatsuka Kyōzō Nagatsuka is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for The Laughing Frog.-Filmography:* The Laughing Frog * Atsuhime -References:... , Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi is a Japanese actress. Her credits include film, television, and radio dramas, stage, commercials, and voice roles. She married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a dog named Bouillon.... , Yoshinori Okada Yoshinori Okada is a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree... , Sumie Sasaki, Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Rie Tomosaka Rie Tomosaka is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, born on October 12, 1979 in Nagano-shi, Nagano.She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has also released music under the name .-Profile :She is 168 cm in height.... , Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Kinya Kitaoji, Takaaki Enoki, Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Taizo Harada, Kyoko Maya, Koji Matoba, Yo Kimiko Yo Kimiko is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.-Filmography:* Evil Dead Trap 3:... , Hideki Takahashi Hideki Takahashi is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.- Filmography :He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. After becoming a star in television jidaigeki, he turned out hit after hit... , Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka is an actress.Born in Ōta, Tokyo, her father was a naturalized South Korean while her mother was Japanese. Active as a child actress in the 1960s, she came into her own as an adult with Daiei, then in 1972 with Shochiku.... , Izumi Inamori Izumi Inamori is a Japanese actress signed to Burning Production.-Biography:Izumi Inamori was born and grew up in the city of Kagoshima. After graduating from the local high school, Inamori went to University of Texas at Arlington to study English abroad... , Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato was a Japanese actor.Nagato was born in Kyoto. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He died in Tokyo on May 21, 2011.... , Mayo Suzukaze Mayo Suzukaze is a Japanese film and television actress from Ishinomaki. Suzukaze has also done some voice work as a voice actress, namely as the voice of Himura Kenshin in Rurouni Kenshin. She was previously a Takarazuka Revue stage actress and the Top Star of Moon Troupe... , Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Mikijiro Hira, Yuka Itaya |
- | 50 | 24.5% |
| おせん | Osen | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Tuesday 22:00~22:54 22 April 2008 to 24 June 2008 |
Yuu Aoi, Hiroki Uchi Hiroki Uchi is a Japanese idol singer, songwriter, actor and model. He was born in Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.-Biography:Uchi Hiroki auditioned for Johnny & Associates on May 1999, at the age of twelve... |
Micro Def Tech Def Tech is a Japanese pop band signed to Mind Shift Music, an independent label.-Career:Jesse, the vocalist from Rize, named the band, the members of which did their own songwriting, arranging, and production... "踊れ" (Odore) Tackey & Tsubasa "恋詩-コイウタ-" (Koiuta) |
10 | 9.1% |
| ホカベン | Hokaben | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Wednesday 22:00~22:54 16 April 2008 to 18 June 2008 |
Aya Ueto Aya Ueto is a Japanese actress, singer, model, tarento, and occasional radio personality. Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Ueto was discovered when she participated in the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize... , Kazuki Kitamura Kazuki Kitamura is a Japanese film and television actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 14th Yokohama Film Festival for Minazuki, Kyohansha and Kanzen-naru shiiku.-Movies:... , Shigeaki Kato Shigeaki Kato is a member of the J-pop group NEWS, from Johnny's Entertainment, Inc.- Biography :Kato Shigeaki joined Johnny's Entertainment on April 17, 1999 when he was 11.As a junior he was a member of the organizations:* Best Beat Boys （B.B.B.）... , Naho Toda Naho Toda is a Japanese actress.- Career :In 1990, she successfully passed an audition called Horipro Talent Scout Caravan.- Personal life :She had graduated from Tamagawa University.... , Eisuke Sasai |
Tortoise Matsumoto Tortoise Matsumoto Tortoise Matsumoto is the lead singer of the Japanese guitar group, Ulfuls. He has also had a couple of acting roles in TV dramas, starting with Namida o Fuite in 2000.Trigun character Nicholas D. Wolfwood is modeled after him.-References:... "涙をとどけて" (Namida wo Todokete) |
10 | 8.1% |
| ごくせん 3 | Gokusen 3 | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Saturday 21:00~21:54 19 April 2008 to 28 June 2008 |
Yukie Nakama Yukie Nakama is a Japanese actress, singer and former idol. She was born in Okinawa, Japan, in a fisherman's family, the youngest of five siblings.At the start of her career she was a gravure idol and singer , and appeared in bit roles until her career breakthrough playing Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday ."In 2000,... , Katsuhisa Namase Katsuhisa Namase is a Japanese actor, known primary for his roles in Japanese television dramas. His roles are often positions of authority, such as managers, principals, or police officers, but many of these characters also share a certain kookiness and incompetence... , Kyoko Enami, Ken Utsui, Kenji Anan, Ken Kaneko, Shinji Uchiyama, Yuya Takaki, Haruma Miura Haruma Miura is a Japanese actor and singer. He is part of the Amuse agency, and debuted as one of the members of Brash Brats, a J-pop group. However, they are currently on hiatus, while Haruma is still active as an actor. He gained popularity with Gokusen 3 and 2007 film Koizora... , Hideo Ishiguro, Junta Nakama, Akito Kiriyama, Shohei Miura Shohei Miura is a Japanese actor and model from Tokyo. He won the Japan Academy Prize for Best New Actor in 2010 for Umizaru 3: The Last Message.-Movies:* Gokusen The Movie as Kamiya Shunsuke* Real Onigokko 2 as Sato Hiroshi... , Tomohiro Waki |
Aqua Timez Aqua Timez is a Japanese pop rock band signed to Epic Records.-Overview:Futoshi and OKP-Star met on with9.com in 2000 and attempted to start a band together. Unable to agree on the band's future, the two disbanded. In 2003, the current band members gathered and formed Aqua Timez. Their first independent music... "虹" (Niji) |
11 | 22.5% |
| 渡る世間は鬼ばかり 9 | Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari is a Japanese television drama series that first aired on TBS in 1990.-Cast:* Takuya Fujioka* Hisano Yamaoka* Aiko Nagayama* Izumi Pinko* Yoshiko Nakada-Episodes:... Series 9 |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 3 April 2008 to next season (2009) 2009 Japanese television dramas ←2008 - 2009 - 2010→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2009 winter season:SeriesSpecials# Nene - starring Yukie Nakama, Kamejiro Ichikawa... |
Ken Utsui | - | 49 | 15.3% |
| ルーキーズ | ROOKIES Rookies (manga) is a Japanese shōnen manga written and illustrated by Masanori Morita. The series was featured on Weekly Shōnen Jump during its original run from 1998 to 2003. The series was licensed for release in France by Edition Tonkam and in Italy by Star Comics, where it was featured in the magazine Express... |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 20:00~20:54 19 April 2008 to 26 June 2008 |
Ryūta Satō, Hayato Ichihara, Keisuke Koide, Yū Shirota Yu Shirota , born December 26, 1985, is a Japanese-Spanish actor, most known for his role as Kagurazaka Makoto in the Japanese television drama live-action adaption of Hana-Kimi, Kunimitsu Tezuka in the Prince of Tennis Musicals, Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon Musicals, and as Kei Shinjo in Rookies... , Akiyoshi Nakao, Sōsuke Takaoka, Kenta Kiritani, Takeru Sato, Shunji Igarashi Shunji Igarashi ' is a Japanese actor, most notably known for the lead role of Mirai Hibino/Ultraman Mebius in the 2006-2007 tokusatsu series Ultraman Mebius. Igarashi is affiliated with the acting unit D-BOYS, produced by .-Career:... , Yōsuke Kawamura, Hiroyuki Onoe, Eri Murakawa Eri Murakawa is a Japanese actress. She is part of the Amuse agency. She attended Omiya Junior High School and Hinode High School.-Drama:*Kaze no Haruka *My Boss My Hero *Sexy Voice and Robo *Good Job *Rookies... |
GReeeeN GReeeeN is a Japanese pop/rock/hip hop/breakbeat vocal group from Kōriyama city in Fukushima Prefecture, comprising the all-male four members Hide, Navi, 92, and Soh. They made their debut with Universal Music in 2007. Their logo image is of a mouthful of teeth, and the four Es indicate the number of members... "Kiseki Kiseki (Greeeen song) is the 7th single released by Greeeen on May 28, 2008. The term "Kiseki" is the kakekotoba of and on the lyrics of the song.It reached the number-one position on the Japanese Oricon weekly charts for 2 weeks and physically sold over 500,000 copies. The song was ranked at the number-one position... " |
11 | 14.8% |
| Around40〜注文の多いオンナたち〜 | Around40~Jumon no Ooi Onnatachi~ | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Friday 22:00~22:54 11 April 2008 to 20 June 2008 |
Yūki Amami Yuki Amami is a Japanese actress.-Career:Amami joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1987 and retired in 1995. Amami was the youngest actress in the company's history to be cast in a top male role... , Fujiki Naohito, Ootsuka Nene |
Takeuchi Mariya "幸せのものさし" (Shiawase no Monosashi) |
11 | 14.7% |
| 猟奇的な彼女 | Ryoukiteki na Kanojo My Sassy Girl My Sassy Girl is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong. It tells the story of a man's chance meeting with a drunk girl on the train which changes his life... |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Sunday 21:00~21:54 20 April 2008 to 29 June 2008 |
Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Tanaka Rena, Matsushita Nao, Suzuki Emi | Kome Kome CLUB Kome Kome Club is a Japanese pop band formed in 1982. It is widely recognized as the only Japanese pop musical group which achieved commercial success by blending funk, soul and Latin musical styles. They also use the style of rakugo.-1982–1997: Commercial success:... "つよがり" (Tsuyogari) |
11 | 8.31% |
| 秘書のカガミ | Hisho no Kagami | TV Tokyo TV Tokyo is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime... |
Friday 24:12~25:00 11 April 2008 to 27 June 2008 |
Megumi Yasu | LUV AND RESPONSE "Heaven Knows" RYTHEM Rythem is a Japanese Pop/Singer-songwriter duo consisting of two female members, and . They are signed to Sony Music Japan. In addition to their vocals, Yui plays the piano while Yuka plays the guitar... "あかりのありか" (Akari no Arika) (Ending Song) |
12 | N/A |
Specials
- Attention PleaseAttention Pleaseis a manga by Chieko Hosokawa about the training of flight attendants for Japan Airlines originally serialized in Shōjo Friend from Kodansha beginning in 1970. Tokyo Broadcasting System adapted a TV drama from the manga in 1970. Thirty-six years later, Fuji TV produced a new drama series in 2006...
: Sydney - starring Ueto Aya, Nishikido Ryo - SPSP (TV series)is a Japanese television drama based on the real life security police unit of Japan which is responsible for protecting domestic and foreign VIPs. The series script was written by famed GO author Kazuki Kaneshiro and marks his first time writing for a television drama.Two film adaptations of the...
- Proposal Daisakusen (aka Operation LoveOperation Loveis a Japanese TV drama series that was aired on Fuji TV. The series started on April 16, 2007 and ended with 11 episodes on June 24, 2007. A special aired on March 25, 2008.- Overview :...
) SP - starring Yamashita Tomohisa, Nagasawa Masami
2008 Summer Season
Series| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 篤姫 | Atsu-hime | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Sunday 20:00~20:58 6 January 2008 to Autumn 2008 (14 December 2008) |
Aoi Miyazaki Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her pure image and roles such as in Nana and Virgin Snow. Her brother Masaru Miyazaki is an actor, and they starred together in the film Hatsukoi. She married Sosuke Takaoka on June 15, 2007, her partner since she was fifteen.-Career:Miyazaki started... , Kyozo Nagatsuka Kyōzō Nagatsuka is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for The Laughing Frog.-Filmography:* The Laughing Frog * Atsuhime -References:... , Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi is a Japanese actress. Her credits include film, television, and radio dramas, stage, commercials, and voice roles. She married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a dog named Bouillon.... , Yoshinori Okada Yoshinori Okada is a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree... , Sumie Sasaki, Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Rie Tomosaka Rie Tomosaka is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, born on October 12, 1979 in Nagano-shi, Nagano.She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has also released music under the name .-Profile :She is 168 cm in height.... , Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Kinya Kitaoji, Takaaki Enoki, Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Taizo Harada, Kyoko Maya, Koji Matoba, Yo Kimiko Yo Kimiko is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.-Filmography:* Evil Dead Trap 3:... , Hideki Takahashi Hideki Takahashi is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.- Filmography :He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. After becoming a star in television jidaigeki, he turned out hit after hit... , Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka is an actress.Born in Ōta, Tokyo, her father was a naturalized South Korean while her mother was Japanese. Active as a child actress in the 1960s, she came into her own as an adult with Daiei, then in 1972 with Shochiku.... , Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato was a Japanese actor.Nagato was born in Kyoto. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He died in Tokyo on May 21, 2011.... , Mayo Suzukaze Mayo Suzukaze is a Japanese film and television actress from Ishinomaki. Suzukaze has also done some voice work as a voice actress, namely as the voice of Himura Kenshin in Rurouni Kenshin. She was previously a Takarazuka Revue stage actress and the Top Star of Moon Troupe... , Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Mikijiro Hira, Yuka Itaya, Matsuda Shota |
- | 50 | 24.5% |
| オトコマエ！ | Otokomae! | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Saturday 19:30~20:00 12 April 2008 to 5 July 2008 |
Seiji Fukushi, Takumi Saito Takumi Saito is a Japanese actor, model and singer.-Movies:* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - The Movie as Miles Edgeworth* Saijo no Meii as Saijo Mikoto* Space Battleship Yamato as Yamamoto... , Kyohei Shibata |
- | 13 | 9.2% |
| 四つの嘘 | Yottsu no Uso | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 10 July 2008 to 4 September 2008 |
Hiromi Nagasaku Hiromi Nagasaku Hiromi Nagasaku is an actress, and was the member of the J-pop group Ribbon. She was born in Namegata, Ibaraki, Japan... , Shinobu Terajima, Reiko Takashima Reiko Takashima Reiko Takashima is a Japanese actress.Active in television series, movies, and commercials, her roles have included ninja in jidaigeki such as Abarembō Shōgun and Abare Hasshū Goyō Tabi, the wife Oeyo of the shogun Tokugawa Hidetada, Lady Fujitsubo in a special with characters based on The Tale of... , Michiko Hada Michiko Hada , born 24 September 1968 in Mitsukaido, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese actress.-External links:*... |
Tanimura Nana "If I'm not the one" |
9 | 9.3% |
| ロト6で3億2千万円当てた男 | Lotto Six de San-oku Ni-senman En Ateta Otoko | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 21:00~21:54 4 July 2008 to 5 September 2008 |
Takashi Sorimachi Takashi Sorimachi is a Japanese actor and singer. He is mostly famous for having portrayed Eikichi Onizuka in the live-action drama adaptation of the popular manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, and the assassin O in Hong Kong action film Fulltime Killer.... , Tomoko Nakajima Tomoko Nakajima is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 12th Yokohama Film Festival for Tugumi.-Filmography:* Tugumi * Dance till Tomorrow * Parasite Eve * Give It All... |
EXILE "MY FANTASY" |
10 | 6.4% |
| 打撃天使ルリ | Dageki Tenshi Ruri | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 23:15~24:10 25 July 2008 to 26 September 2008 |
Rei Kikukawa Rei Kikukawa is a Japanese actress, model and television presenter. Kikukawa was born in Urawa , in Saitama Prefecture. She is a graduate of the University of Tokyo where she majored in architecture. She was scouted by an agent while shopping, and eventually came to be represented by Oscar Promotions... |
GLAY Glay Glay is a rock/pop band from Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan formed by guitarist Takuro and vocalist Teru in high school in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also composed songs using elements of different styles such as reggae and gospel... "I LOVE YOUをさがしてる" (I LOVE YOU wo Sagashiteru) |
10 | 7.2% |
| 太陽と海の教室 | Taiyō to Umi no Kyōshitsu | Fuji TV | Monday 21:00~21:54 21 July 2008 to 22 September 2008 |
Yūji Oda Yuji Oda is a Japanese actor and singer.Yuji Oda was born on 13 December 1967 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He was born to an upper-middle-class family and attended the private academy of Touin Gakuen. Originally he had a promising career in sports, but had to give it up after a knee injury. He... , Keiko Kitagawa Keiko Kitagawa is a Japanese actress and former model. She was an exclusive model for the Japanese Seventeen magazine from late 2003 to mid 2006, and left modeling when she left the magazine. Her first acting role was Sailor Mars in the Sailor Moon live action show Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon , and after her role... , Masaki Okada Masaki Okada is a Japanese actor, best known for his roles as Sekime Kyogo in the drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e and as Takuma Kakinouchi in the 2009 film Boku no Hatsukoi wo Kimi ni Sasagu.-Films:* Ahiru to Kamo no Coinlocker * Tennen Kokekkō... , Kii Kitano Kii Kitano is a singer, gravure idol and an actress in Japan. She is signed with the Foster agency. Kitano is a former member of the celebrity girls futsal team Miss Magazine. In 2005, Kitano won a Miss Magazine Award, becoming the youngest to receive that award. In 2007, Kitano was chosen for the first time... , Gaku Hamada Gaku Hamada is a Japanese film and television actor.- Television roles :Gaku Hamada was a regular cast member of Fuji TV's Operation Love, appearing in all 11 episodes aired , and the 2008 special, and garnering an award for his role... , Yuriko Yoshitaka Yuriko Yoshitaka is a Japanese actress who is represented by the Japanese agency Amuse.-Career:Yoshitaka made her acting debut in 2006. She was given the lead role in the live-action adaptation of Hitomi Kanehara's award-winning novel Snakes and Earrings in 2007... , Satoshi Tomiura, Mitsuki Tanimura Mitsuki Tanimura , is a Japanese actress.-Filmography:* The Chasing World * God's Puzzle * Summer Wars * Kanikōsen * Mei-chan no Shitsuji * Mori no Asagao * Hankyū Densha as Miho... , Atsuko Maeda, Aya Omasa Aya Omasa is a Japanese fashion model and actress. She currently plays the main character of the sixth season of Keitai deka series... , Yusuke Yamamoto Yusuke Yamamoto is a Japanese actor. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in Kamen Rider Kabuto.-Television:-Movies:... , Manami Kurose Manami Kurose is an actress and a singer in Japan. She currently attends Horikoshi High School, second year into her "Trait" Course.- History :* In May 2005, Manami's mother found out about the Toho Cinderella Audition on Yahoo! website. On January 9, 2006, she attended the 6th Toho Cinderella Audition and she... , Yuichi Nakamura Yuichi Nakamura is a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Sigma Seven.-2001:* Dennou Boukenki Webdiver , Griffion, Ligaon, Raada* The Prince of Tennis , Ginka Center member 1-2003:* Crush Gear Nitro , Hugo... |
UZ "君の瞳に恋してる" (Kimi no Hitomi ni Koishiteru) |
10 | 14.5% |
| シバトラ | Shibatora Shibatora was an 11-episode TV series broadcast in Japan in 2008, starring Teppei Koike as the main protagonist and Suzuka Ohgo as the heroine. The series is based on the manga created by Yuma Ando. The series consists of many twists, combining dark themes with comedic moments.-Synopsis:No matter how you... |
Fuji TV | Tuesday 21:00~21:54 8 July 2008 to 16 September 2008 |
Teppei Koike Teppei Koike is an actor and singer from Japan. He was born in Ōsakasayama, Osaka Prefecture. He belongs to the production company Burning Productions and is a member of the singer-songwriter duo WaT with his partner, Eiji Wentz.- History :2001... , Suzuka Ohgo Suzuka Ohgo is an award-winning Japanese child actress. Besides acting, she is also attending school and has a variety of hobbies including classical ballet, Japanese tea ceremony, ikebana, rollerblading, snowboarding, playing the piano, and skiing. She is represented by CATAMARAN.-Biography:Ohgo began acting... , Miki Maya Miki Maya is a Japanese actress, and also a former top star of the Takarazuka Revue. Her real name is . During her childhood, she lived in several different cities because of her father's job. It was Toyonaka, Osaka, where she had spent most of her teen years before she joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1981... , Naohito Fujiki Naohito Fujiki is a Japanese actor and singer.- Singles :# [1999.07.07] 世界の果て ～the end of the world～# [1999.11.17] 虹 ～waiting for the rainbow～# [2000.07.19] パーフェクトワールド # [2000.11.01] コズミックライダー # [2001.04.18] 2 HEARTS# [2001.08.01] anon... , Muga Tsukaji |
Every Little Thing "あたらしい日々" (Atarashii Hibi) |
11 | 12.5% |
| モンスターペアレント | Monster Parent | Fuji TV | Tuesday 22:00~22:54 1 July 2008 to 9 September 2008 |
Yonekura Ryoko, Yūta Hiraoka Yuta Hiraoka is a Japanese actor. He won the 'Best Newcomer' prize at the Japan Academy Prize in 2005 for his film debut in Swing Girls.-Television dramas:*Lion Sensei *Gokusen SP *Medaka *P&G Pantene Drama Special... |
Tokunaga Hideaki "愛が哀しいから" (Ai ga Kanashii Kara) |
11 | 12.2% |
| コード・ブルー -ドクターヘリ緊急救命- | Code Blue -Doctor Heli Kinkyuu Kyuumei- | Fuji TV | Thursday 22:00~22:54 3 July 2008 to 12 September 2008 |
Tomohisa Yamashita Tomohisa Yamashita , also widely known as Yamapi, is a Japanese idol, actor, and singer.Yamashita joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 11 and made his official CD debut with NEWS in 2004. He debuted as a solo artist in 2006 with the hit single "Daite Senorita". His first solo... , Yui Aragaki Yui Aragaki is a Japanese idol, model, actress, singer, seiyū and occasional radio show host of Ryukyuan ancestry.She is particularly recognized for her beauty and her movie projects.- Overview :... , Erika Toda Erika Toda , is a Japanese actress from Kobe. She originally debuted as a gravure model at age 13.She starred in many dramas like Liar Game, Code Blue, Ryusei no Kizuna and Keizoku 2: SPEC. She has had supporting roles in many popular Japanese TV dramas such as BOSS, Nobuta wo Produce, Engine and Gal Circle... , Yosuke Asari, Manami Higa |
Mr.Children "HANABI" |
11 | 15.6% |
| 33分探偵 | 33pun Tantei | Fuji TV | Saturday 23:10~23:43 2 August 2008 to 27 September 2008 |
Tsuyoshi Domoto Tsuyoshi Domoto is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, writer and illustrator. Along with Koichi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Biography :Born in Nara, Domoto joined the... , Asami Mizukawa Asami Mizukawa is a Japanese actress. She grew up in Ibaraki, Osaka.She made her debut in 1997 at age of thirteen in an advertisement for Asahi Kasei's "Hebel Haus". In 2000, she won the Grand Prix at the “3rd Miss Tokyo Walker” competition and gained the supporting role in the 2002 J-horror film Dark Water... , Katsumi Takahashi, Jiro Sato Jiro Sato Jiro Sato was a former tennis player from Japan. He graduated from Waseda University... , Maho Nonami Maho Nonami Maho Nonami is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in the critically acclaimed 2LDK.-Filmography:* 2011 Kaseifu no Mita* 2008 4 Shimai Tantei Dan .... Horie Ryoko... , Shigeyuki Totsugi, Yoshio Kojima Yoshio Kojima is a Japanese comedian famous for appearing only in a small bathing suit, during both performances and interviews. Among his well-known catchphrases are Sonna no kankei nee and Oppapī , an abbreviation of "Ocean Pacific Peace",... |
KinKi Kids KinKi Kids is a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kinki region, hence the duo's name.... "Secret Code" |
9 | 9.1% |
| 乙女のパンチ | Otome no Punch | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Thursday 20:00~20:58 19 June 2008 to 24 July 2008 |
Shizuyo Yamasaki, Tomoka Kurotani Tomoka Kurotani Kurotani Tomoka is a Japanese actress. She starred as the femme fatale female ninja Kagero in Shinobi Heart Under Blade.-Films:*Boxer Joe *勝手にしやがれ!! 英雄計画... , Mayuko Iwasa Mayuko Iwasa Mayuko Iwasa is a Japanese entertainer/model.In her career she has debuted as Miss Magazine 2003 and made the biggest impact in various Japanese magazines as an early-blooming high-school girl.... |
Namie Amuro Namie Amuro is a Japanese R&B and pop singer, entertainer, and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's... "Sexy Girl" |
6 | 8.7% |
| 学校じゃ教えられない！ | Gakkō ja Oshierarenai! Gakko ja Oshierarenai! is a Japanese television drama series concerning the life of ten high school students. It stars Kyoko Fukada as their teacher. It started to air on July 15, 2008.-Plot:... |
NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Tuesday 22:00~22:54 15 July 2008 to 16 September 2008 |
Kyoko Fukada Kyoko Fukada is an actress and singer. In Japan, her name is sometimes contracted to the nickname Fukakyon. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for Kamikaze Girls.- Career :... , Shosuke Tanihara Shosuke Tanihara is a Japanese actor probably best known outside of Japan for his portrayal of Riki Fudoh in Fudoh: The New Generation.Tanihara hosts Tokyo Twenty-Four Living Supported by FLET’S Hikari, a podcast produced by TOKYO FM... , Ran Ito Ran Ito is a Japanese actress and previous member of the 1970s idol group Candies. She is married to Mizutani Yutaka, a famous actor in Japan. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 2nd Yokohama Film Festival for Disciples of Hippocrates.-Filmography:... , Aki Asakura, Aoi Nakamura Aoi Nakamura is a Japanese actor.-Biography:Nakamura portrays Hibiki Akagi in Boys Esté.He appears in Perfect Blue a television movie based on a novel by Miyuki Miyabe... , Riisa Naka Riisa Naka is a Japanese actress. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival. Naka became famous by appearing in Hachi One Diver .-Personal life:Naka has a Swedish grandfather, making her one-quarter Swedish and three-quarters Japanese... , Win Morisaki, Mizuki Kato, Gouki Maeda, Suzu Natsume, Kohei Norizuki, Miyu Yagyu, Daisuke Yanagisawa |
- | 10 | 6.4% |
| 正義の味方 | Seigi no Mikata Seigi no Mikata is a story first published by Shueisha as a manga by Hijiri Chiaki, and then made into a short-running TV drama in 2008 by Nihon Television, directed by Satoru Nakajima. The story is about a 15-year-old girl named Yoko, who is being tormented by her older sister Makiko... |
NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Wednesday 22:00~22:54 9 July 2008 to 10 September 2008 |
Mirai Shida Mirai Shida is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in Joō no Kyōshitsu, leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in 14-year-old Mother... , Yu Yamada Yu Yamada is a model, actress, and singer best known from her modeling work with CanCam magazine. Shintaro Yamada is her brother.- Career :Yamada graduated from Okinawa Actors School... , Shiro Sano, Yoshiko Tanaka Yoshiko Tanaka was a Japanese actress. She was also famous as a member of the pop group Candies. While a member of Candies, Tanaka was known by the nickname Still at the height of its popularity, the group disbanded in 1978. Tanaka was also the sister-in-law of the well-known actress Masako Natsume.Tanaka was... , Osamu Mukai Osamu Mukai is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan. Graduated from Meiji University.-Summary:Mukai's first main role was in the 2006 Japanese television drama Nodame Cantabile... , Kanata Hongo Kanata Hongo is a Japanese actor and model. He is part of Stardust Talent agency and has appeared several times in music videos, movies, TV series, and magazines. His major breakthrough role was as the anime character Ryoma Echizen in the film adaptation of The Prince of Tennis, and became even more widely... , Saori Takizawa, Mariya Nishiuchi |
Okumura Hatsune "ホントはね" (Honto wa ne) |
10 | 10.3% |
| ヤスコとケンジ | Yasuko to Kenji Yasuko to Kenji is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aruko. Yasuko to Kenji was serialized in the shōjo manga magazine Bessatsu Margaret from April 2005 to November 2006... |
NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Saturday 21:00~21:54 12 July 2008 to 20 September 2008 |
Masahiro Matsuoka Masahiro Matsuoka is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars., and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.- As an artist :... , Ryoko Hirosue Ryoko Hirosue is a Japanese actress and pop star, best known in the West for her roles in the Luc Besson-produced Wasabi and the Academy Award-winning Japanese film Departures. She also starred in a comedy series Yasuko to Kenji in 2008.- Early life :... , Mikako Tabe Mikako Tabe is a Japanese stage and film actress who is from Tokyo. She has played the role of Yaten Kou in the Sailor Moon musicals. She also starred in the comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.-Movies:*Kimi ni Todoke *Fish Story *Kowai Douyou... , Tadayoshi Okura Tadayoshi Okura is a Japanese idol, singer and actor. He is from Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. He's a member of popular boys band under Johnny & Associates called Kanjani8 .-Biography:He respects Go Morita from V6, he is the reason that Okura joined Johnny & Associates.... , Sayaka Yamaguchi |
TOKIO Tokio Tokio is an alternative spelling for Tokyo, the capital of Japan, used primarily in non-english speaking countries.Tokio may also refer to:-Music:*Tokio , a Japanese pop/rock band**Tokio , the debut by Tokio... "雨傘" (Amagasa) |
10 | 13% |
| あんどーなつ | Ando Natsu | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 20:00~20:54 7 July 2008 to 22 September 2009 |
Shihori Kanjiya, Jun Kunimura, Toshinori Omi, Jun Fubuki Jun Fubuki is a Japanese actress. She received a Japanese Academy Award Best Supporting Actress nomination for her role in Muno no hito, and won at the Hochi Film Awards. This role also won Fubuki the "Best Actress" award at the Yokohama Film Festival... , Yoshihiko Hosoda |
MONKEY MAJIK Monkey Majik Monkey Majik is a Japanese pop-rock band formed in 2000, consisting of two Canadian brothers and two Japanese members .- Profile :... "" |
12 | 9.2% |
| 渡る世間は鬼ばかり 9 | Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari is a Japanese television drama series that first aired on TBS in 1990.-Cast:* Takuya Fujioka* Hisano Yamaoka* Aiko Nagayama* Izumi Pinko* Yoshiko Nakada-Episodes:... Series 9 |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 3 April 2008 to 2009-03-xx |
Ken Utsui | TBA | TBA | N/A |
| 恋空 | Koizora Koizora , or for short, is a 2005 best-selling Japanese coming of age and romance novel written by Mika. Originally posted on the cell phone website "Mahō no iLand" , where chapters would be released exclusively for mobile reading, Koizora received a hard print publication from Starts Publications in... |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Thursday 19:56~20:54 2 August 2008 to 13 September 2008 |
Elena Mizusawa, Koji Seto Koji Seto is a Japanese actor and singer. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in Kamen Rider Kiva and Hiro in Koizora; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu... |
Mai Fukui Mai Fukui is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She will sing the theme song for the upcoming video game Final Fantasy XIII-2, Yakusoku no Basho. She was nominated for Best New Artist at the 50th Japan Record Awards.-Singles:... "" |
6 | 6.4% |
| 魔王 | Maou | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Friday 22:00~22:54 4 July 2008 to 12 September 2008 |
Satoshi Ohno Satoshi Ohno is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, artist, and radio host. He is the lead vocalist and leader of Japanese boy band Arashi, hence his nickname .... , Toma Ikuta Toma Ikuta is a Japanese talent artist part of Johnny's Jr. under the supervision of Johnny & Associates.-Career :Ikuta Toma used to be in a variety show for kids called Tensai Terebi kun. Being a member of a then all-children band called Strawberry Parfait, he was popular with the audience... , Ryoko Kobayashi Ryoko Kobayashi is a Japanese actress.- Movies :*Kogitsune Helen *ZOO *Hinokio *Kamen Rider THE FIRST - Dramas :* Code Blue 2 * Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge * Samurai High School... , Kei Tanaka, Shugo Oshinari Shugo Oshinari is a Japanese actor best known for his roles in the controversial Battle Royale II: Requiem and Shunji Iwai's film, All About Lily Chou-Chou .... , Tomohiro Waki, Michiko Kichise Michiko Kichise is a Japanese actress.-Tv Series:*Bloody Monday 2 *Liar Game 2 *BOSS *Moso Shimai *Tenchijin *Bloody Monday *Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu... , Hitori Gekidan, Yuji Miyake, Koji Ishizaka |
Arashi Arashi is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii... "Truth Truth/Kaze no Muko e is a single released by Japanese boy band Arashi. It was released on August 20, 2008 by their record label J Storm. "Truth/Kaze no Mukō e" was released in three formats: a regular edition and two limited editions... " |
11 | 11.4% |
| Tomorrow -陽はまたのぼる- | Tomorrow -Hi wa Mata Noboru- | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Sunday 21:00~21:54 6 July 2008 to 7 September 2008 |
Yutaka Takenouchi, Miho Kanno Miho Kanno is a Japanese actress and J-Pop singer. Her nickname is Kanchan . She was born in Sakado, Saitama, Japan.- Biography :In 1992, Kanno made her debut as a member of a group called Sakurakko Kurabu Sakura Gumi after passing the orientation for the TV variety show Sakurakko Kurabu... , Ittoku Kishibe, Tamaki Ogawa, Tomoka Kurokawa Tomoka Kurokawa , is a Japanese actress. She graduated from Horikoshi High School on February 18, 2008. She has been attending Asia University since April 2008.-Drama:*Bloody Monday 2 as Hibiki*Mirai Koshi Meguru... , Harumi Edo, Takanori Jinnai Takanori Jinnai is a Japanese actor, film director, and singer. He was born August 12, 1958 in Okawa, Fukuoka. He made his directorial debut with Rockers , a 2003 film based on his years as vocalist for the punk rock band The Rockers . He was nominated best actor for a Japanese Academy Award three times, once in... |
Hoshimura Mai "ひかり" (Hikari) |
10 | 12.6% |
2008 Autumn Season
Series| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
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| 相棒 7 | Aibō 7 | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Wednesday 21:00~21:54 22 October 2008 to Winter 2009 2009 Japanese television dramas ←2008 - 2009 - 2010→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2009 winter season:SeriesSpecials# Nene - starring Yukie Nakama, Kamejiro Ichikawa... |
Yutaka Mizutani Yutaka Mizutani is a Japanese actor and singer. He was born on July 14, 1952 in Ashibetsu City, Hokkaidō, Japan.-Biography:Mizutani was raised from the age of eight in Tokyo, Japan. He started acting at the age of twelve, when a neighbor introduced him to a children's acting school in the area... , Yasufumi Terawaki Yasufumi Terawaki is a Japanese actor. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 32nd Japan Academy Prize for Aibō The Movie.-Filmography:* Aibō * Aibō The Movie * Kinako -References:... , Sawa Suzuki, Saya Takagi, Ittoku Kishibe |
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| 篤姫 | Atsu-hime | NHK NHK NHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee.... |
Sunday 20:00~20:58 6 January 2008 to 14 December 2008 |
Aoi Miyazaki Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her pure image and roles such as in Nana and Virgin Snow. Her brother Masaru Miyazaki is an actor, and they starred together in the film Hatsukoi. She married Sosuke Takaoka on June 15, 2007, her partner since she was fifteen.-Career:Miyazaki started... , Kyozo Nagatsuka Kyōzō Nagatsuka is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best actor at the 24th Yokohama Film Festival for The Laughing Frog.-Filmography:* The Laughing Frog * Atsuhime -References:... , Kanako Higuchi Kanako Higuchi is a Japanese actress. Her credits include film, television, and radio dramas, stage, commercials, and voice roles. She married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a dog named Bouillon.... , Yoshinori Okada Yoshinori Okada is a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree... , Sumie Sasaki, Eita Eita is a Japanese actor from Tokyo, Japan. His birth name is . He has appeared in many Japanese television dramas and movies; most notable is the TV series Water Boys... , Rie Tomosaka Rie Tomosaka is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo, born on October 12, 1979 in Nagano-shi, Nagano.She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has also released music under the name .-Profile :She is 168 cm in height.... , Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Kinya Kitaoji, Takaaki Enoki, Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Taizo Harada, Kyoko Maya, Koji Matoba, Yo Kimiko Yo Kimiko is a Japanese actress. She was given Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2004 and the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival ceremonies. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 32nd and at the 33rd Japan Academy Prize for Departures and Dear Doctor respectively.-Filmography:* Evil Dead Trap 3:... , Hideki Takahashi Hideki Takahashi is a Japanese actor. Born in Kisarazu, Chiba near Tokyo, he attended Ichikawa Gakuen and later Nihon University.- Filmography :He made his debut with Nikkatsu and acted in youth-oriented films. After becoming a star in television jidaigeki, he turned out hit after hit... , Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka is an actress.Born in Ōta, Tokyo, her father was a naturalized South Korean while her mother was Japanese. Active as a child actress in the 1960s, she came into her own as an adult with Daiei, then in 1972 with Shochiku.... , Hiroyuki Nagato Hiroyuki Nagato was a Japanese actor.Nagato was born in Kyoto. He starred in Season of the Sun, Endless Desire, My Second Brother, Stolen Desire, and Sukeban Deka, and Yo-Yo Girl Cop. He died in Tokyo on May 21, 2011.... , Mayo Suzukaze Mayo Suzukaze is a Japanese film and television actress from Ishinomaki. Suzukaze has also done some voice work as a voice actress, namely as the voice of Himura Kenshin in Rurouni Kenshin. She was previously a Takarazuka Revue stage actress and the Top Star of Moon Troupe... , Yuichiro Yamaguchi, Mikijiro Hira, Yuka Itaya, Matsuda Shota |
- | 50 | 24.5% |
| おみやさん | Omiya-san | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Thursday 20:00~20:54 16 October 2008 to Winter 2009 2009 Japanese television dramas ←2008 - 2009 - 2010→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2009 winter season:SeriesSpecials# Nene - starring Yukie Nakama, Kamejiro Ichikawa... |
Tsunehiko Watase Tsunehiko Watase is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 2nd Japan Academy Prize for The Incident and at the 3rd Hochi Film Award for The Incident, Kōtei no inai hachigatsu and The Fall of Ako Castle... , Atsuko Sakurai, Natsumi Nanase, Kin Sugai |
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| 水戸黄門 | Mito Komon Season 9 | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Monday 22:00~22:54 13 October 2008 to Spring 2009 |
Satomi Kotaro | - | TBA | TBD |
| 小児救命 | Shōni Kyūmei | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Thursday 21:00~21:54 16 October 2008 to 18 December 2008 |
Manami Konishi Manami Konishi is a Japanese actress and singer from Satsumasendai, Kagoshima, Japan. She is a part of Sony Music Japan.-Biography:Born in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in 1978, Manami Konishi joined Kohei Tsuka's Theatre Company in 1999, and made her stage debut in Tsuka's play "Netorare Sosuke." She established... , Takashi Tsukamoto Takashi Tsukamoto is a Japanese actor, singer, and model.He has released three single CDs: "Itsudemo Boku wa" , "Hitorigoto" , "New Morning".... , Ryo Katsuji Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Horikoshi High School.-Filmography:*All About Lily Chou-Chou - Terawaki Shioske*Yume oikakete *Battle Royale II - Haruya Sakurai*Hanging Garden - Morisaki... , Sayaka Yamaguchi, Tomonori Jinnai, Ren Osugi Ren Osugi , born , is a Japanese actor. For his work in Cure, Hana-bi and other films, Osugi was given the Best Supporting Actor award at the 1999 Yokohama Film Festival... |
B'z B'z is a Japanese hard rock duo, composed of and .B'z has released 45 consecutive #1 singles, 24 #1 albums, and sold more than 79 million records in Japan alone... "Itsuka Mata Koko de" |
9 | 7.0% |
| ギラギラ | Giragira | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 21:00~21:54 17 October 2008 to 5 December 2008 |
Kuranosuke Sasaki, Sachie Hara, Miki Maya Miki Maya is a Japanese actress, and also a former top star of the Takarazuka Revue. Her real name is . During her childhood, she lived in several different cities because of her father's job. It was Toyonaka, Osaka, where she had spent most of her teen years before she joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1981... , Shohei Miura Shohei Miura is a Japanese actor and model from Tokyo. He won the Japan Academy Prize for Best New Actor in 2010 for Umizaru 3: The Last Message.-Movies:* Gokusen The Movie as Kamiya Shunsuke* Real Onigokko 2 as Sato Hiroshi... , Shunji Igarashi Shunji Igarashi ' is a Japanese actor, most notably known for the lead role of Mirai Hibino/Ultraman Mebius in the 2006-2007 tokusatsu series Ultraman Mebius. Igarashi is affiliated with the acting unit D-BOYS, produced by .-Career:... , Tsuyoshi Abe Tsuyoshi Abe is a Chinese Japanese actor in Japan. Of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent , he is able to speak both Mandarin and Japanese fluently.... , Sei Ashina Sei Ashina is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in Kamen Rider Hibiki. She is also known for her role as The Mistress in the 2006 film Silk.-Movies:*NANASE: The Psychic Wanderers... |
Girl Next Door Girl Next Door (band) Girl Next Door is a Japanese pop musical trio that debuted in 2008 on the Avex Trax label. The band consists of vocalist Chisa, guitarist Yuji Inoue and Daisuke Suzuki on keyboard.-History:... "Jonetsu no Daisho" |
8 | 10.2% |
| サラリーマン金太郎 | Salaryman Kintarō | TV Asahi TV Asahi , also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network.... |
Friday 23:15~23:59 10 October 2008 to 12 December 2008 |
Masaru Nagai, Waka Inoue Waka Inoue Waka Inoue is a Japanese idol, tarento and actress. She was born in Meguro, Tokyo as Naoko Aramura . Her mother is former actress Kyoko Saga.Waka's main claim to fame in the tarento circles is her bustline... , Noriko Aoyama, Shingo Kazama, Ken Utsui, Shigeki Hosokawa Shigeki Hosokawa is a former Japanese model and now a Japanese television and movie actor.He married Mamiko Mise on 2 February 2011.-Shigeki Hosokawa:Shigeki Hosokawa attended Ogaki Municipal North Elementary School and Ogaki Municipal North Junior High School. He then graduated from Ogaki Public High School in... |
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| イノセント・ラヴ | Innocent Love | Fuji TV | Monday 21:00~21:54 20 October 2008 to 22 December 2008 |
Maki Horikita Maki Horikita is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:... , Yujin Kitagawa, Yu Kashii, Seiji Fukushi, Hiroki Narimiya Hiroki Narimiya , better known as , is a Japanese actor.-Early life:He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His parents are Okinawan, so he is of Okinawan descent. His parents divorced when he was young, and in his third year of junior high school, his mother died and he and his brother were raised by his... , Yuki Uchida Yuki Uchida is a Japanese actress, and a popular 1990s Japanese idol, model and singer.-Biography:She practiced fencing in high school, and ranked 3rd in a tournament in Tokyo in 1991.... , Kosuke Toyohara |
Hikaru Utada "Eternally -Drama Mix-" |
10 | 13.5% |
| セレブと貧乏太郎 | Celeb to Binbō Tarō | Fuji TV | Tuesday 21:00~21:54 14 October 2008 to 23 December 2008 |
Aya Ueto Aya Ueto is a Japanese actress, singer, model, tarento, and occasional radio personality. Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Ueto was discovered when she participated in the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize... , Yusuke Kamiji Yusuke Kamiji is a Japanese actor, singer, and tarento. In the music world, he is known mononymously as .- Biography :Kamiji graduated from Yokohama Senior High School. He belonged to the baseball club while in school, and played catcher. He and Daisuke Matsuzaka played together for one year, and when Matsuzaka... , Ryoko Kuninaka Ryoko Kuninaka is an Okinawan actress and singer. She hails from Naha City in Okinawa, Japan and currently works for Vision Factory.-Biography:Ryoko Kuninaka was working part-time at a Zenzai store when she was discovered by a talent scout. In 1998, she entered the "Idol High School" for aspiring female... , Takashi Kashiwabara, Mayumi Wakamura Mayumi Wakamura Mayumi Wakamura is a Japanese actress. She decide to be an actress at age sixteen when she saw a stage show which was made by a famous professional actor's stage production. Later she joined his stage production to be an actress... , Shinji Yamashita, Morio Kazama Morio Kazama is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 2nd Yokohama Film Festival for Shiki Natsuko and Yūgure made and at the 6th and 7th Japan Academy Prizes.-Filmography:... , Takayuki Takuma, Megumi Nakayama |
Ikimono-gakari Ikimono-gakari is a Japanese pop rock band that debuted in 1998. They record on Sony Music Entertainment Japan's Epic Records label.The band was formed in Kanagawa Prefecture in February 1999 by Hotaka Yamashita and Yoshiki Mizuno, and was later joined by lead vocalist Kiyoe Yoshioka in December the same year... "Kimagure Romantic" |
11 | 13.1% |
| チーム・バチスタの栄光 | Team Batista no Eikō | Fuji TV | Tuesday 22:00~22:54 14 October 2008 to 23 December 2008 |
Atsushi Ito Atsushi Ito is a Japanese actor, He started acting at the age of three in education programs. He is currently studying at Hosei University Business Faculty. He is frequently cast as geeky or otaku characters... , Toru Nakamura Toru Nakamura is a Japanese golfer.Nakamura was born in Osaka. He won 20 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks eighth on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1973 Hiroshima Open*1974 KBC Augusta, Sapporo Tokyu Open... , Yuu Shirota, Yumiko Shaku Yumiko Shaku , born in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and model. Her management is Tommy's Artist Company.- TV Dramas :*2011: BOSS... , Tsuyoshi Ihara Tsuyoshi Ihara is a Japanese actor of Korean descent, born on November 6, 1963 in Kitakyūshū, and who grew up in Ikuno-ku, Osaka. He is a graduate of Imamiya Senior High School, situated in Naniwa-ku, Osaka. Ihara is represented by the K Dash agency.-Biography:... , Yuko Natori, Ryuzo Hayashi, Daisuke Miyagawa, Shingo Tsurumi Shingo Tsurumi - TV :* Antoki no Inochi * Kamen Rider Fourze * Yakuza Weapon * Umechan Sensei * Ningen Konchuki * Brutus No Shinzo * LADY~Saigo no Hanzai Profile~... |
Thelma Aoyama Thelma Aoyama , born October 27, 1987, is a Japanese pop and R&B singer. She is part Afro-Trinidadian and Japanese.She is probably best known for her collaboration song with SoulJa, "Koko ni Iru yo", and her answer song "Soba ni Iru ne"... " |
11 | 13.2% |
| 風のガーデン | Kaze no Garden | Fuji TV | Thursday 22:00~22:54 9 October 2008 to 18 December 2008 |
Kiichi Nakai, Meisa Kuroki Meisa Kuroki , better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress, model and singer born in Nago, Okinawa, Japan. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JJ, among others, and... , Ryunosuke Kamiki Ryunosuke Kamiki is a Japanese actor and voice actor.-Biography:When he was 2 years old, his mother enrolled him in Central Group, a talent agency specialising in representing babies and children, and that was the start of his career in acting.... , Ryoko Kuninaka Ryoko Kuninaka is an Okinawan actress and singer. She hails from Naha City in Okinawa, Japan and currently works for Vision Factory.-Biography:Ryoko Kuninaka was working part-time at a Zenzai store when she was discovered by a talent scout. In 1998, she entered the "Idol High School" for aspiring female... , Eri Ishida, Hiroshi Fuse, Ayaka Hirahara, Guts Ishimatsu Guts Ishimatsu is a former boxing world champion from Kanumashi, Japan. After retiring from boxing, he has gained popularity as an actor and comedian.As a boxer, he was known for his unpredictable style, sometimes marking completely unpredicted victories, and often losing in extravagant fashion as well... , Eiji Okuda Eiji Okuda is a Japanese actor and film director. Born in Kasugai, Aichi, he was nominated for the Best Actor award at the 1990 Japanese Academy Awards for his performance in Sen no Rikyu... |
Ayaka Hirahara "" |
11 | 15.7% |
| ROOM OF KING | ROOM OF KING | Fuji TV | Saturday 23:15~23:59 4 October 2008 to 29 November 2008 |
Hiro Mizushima, Anne Suzuki Anne Suzuki is a Japanese actress.A model since the age of three, she got an early break in her acting career at 12 when she starred in the Hollywood film Snow Falling on Cedars with Ethan Hawke. She was next featured in the action movie Returner opposite Takeshi Kaneshiro, and won the Best New Actor at the... , Haruka Igawa Haruka Igawa Haruka Igawa is a Japanese actress.-Personal life:Haruka married fashion designer Matsumoto Ato and has one daughter -Recognitions:* 39th Golden Arrow Award: Graph Award... , Itsuji Itao Itsuji Itao is a Japanese comedian and actor. He is a member of the comedy duo 130R and former cast member of one of Downtown's previous shows. He usually appears in their batsu games.-Movies:*2001 Desert Moon ... Interviewer*2002 The Blessing Bell ... Prisoner... , Atsuro Watabe |
Kimaguren "" |
9 | 7.3% |
| 赤い糸 | Akai Ito | Fuji TV | Saturday 23:10-23:54 6 December 2008 to Winter 2009 2009 Japanese television dramas ←2008 - 2009 - 2010→This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.-2009 winter season:SeriesSpecials# Nene - starring Yukie Nakama, Kamejiro Ichikawa... (28 February 2009) |
Nao Minamisawa Nao Minamisawa is Japanese actress.-TV dramas:* Seito Shokun! * Shiori to Shimiko no Kaiki Jikenbo * Akai Ito * 1 Pound no Fukuin * Kamiji Yusuke Monogatari * Dandy Daddy -Movies:... , Junpei Mizobata Junpei Mizobata Junpei Mizobata is Japanese actor, best known as Saga Kazuma in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e. He also appears in the drama Akai Ito as Atsushi Nishino .-TV shows:* Detective Conan - Kudo Shinichi... , Ryo Kimura Ryo Kimura is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was Moonlight Jellyfish, in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP .-Dramas:*Water Boys 2 - Hideki Sano *Division 1... , Rei Okamoto Rei Okamoto is Japanese model and actress who stars as Mia Amagishi in Akai Ito.-References:... , Anna Ishibashi Anna Ishibashi is Japanese model and actress who plays Asami Tadokoro in Akai Ito. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival. She recently played the lead role as the character Asuka in Toy Gun Film's 2011 short film, Paper Flower .-References:... , Nanami Sakuraba Nanami Sakuraba is a Japanese gravure idol, actress and singer who won "Miss Magazine 2008".- Drama : - as Sara Nakagawa - as Reiko Torihama - as Shiori Yanagawa - as Asumi Kamogawa - as Kaori Takagi... , Tomo Yanagishita Tomo Yanagishita is a Japanese actor. He is a member of the acting group D-BOYS.-Biography:Tomo Yanagishita is 1.73m tall and weighs 61 kg. In 2006, Tomo won the Watanabe Entertainment´s 3rd official D-BOYS audition with the Grand Prix and became an official member of the group.-As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince... , Sayuri Iwata Sayuri Iwata , born July 21, 1990, is a Japanese actress and J-Pop artist with Giza Studio.- Singles:*[2005.02.23] *[2005.03.30] *[2005.07.27] *[2005.11.09] Thank You for Everything-Albums:*[2005.05.25] *[2005.12.07] Thank You For...*[2008.06.04] Best +-TV shows:... , Mirai Moriyama Mirai Moriyama Mirai Moriyama is a Japanese actor. In the Japanese film Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World, he played a high school age hero trying to deal with his terminally-ill girlfriend. He also portrayed the character Kakuta on the 20th Century Boys live action movie... |
HY HY (Japanese band) HY is a Japanese rock band formed in 2000 by five high school friends from Okinawa. Their name comes from the initials of their hometown, Higashi Yakena. The band's popularity rose rapidly after a series of street performances; their debut album, Departure, released on 22 September 2001 , sold out... "366 Nichi" |
11 | 7.7% |
| オー！マイ・ガール！！ | Oh! My Girl!! | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Tuesday 22:00-22:56 14 October 2008 to 9 December 2008 |
Mokomichi Hayami Mokomichi Hayami is a Japanese actor. He has acted in shows such as Densha Otoko, Gokusen, Nakagawa Masaya|Tokyo Tower and as Night Tenjo in Absolute Boyfriend/Zettai Kareshi. Hayami has appeared on CMs for Daihatsu Tanto, Bourbon Petit, Ban Deo Spray and au by KDDI... , Rosa Kato Rosa Kato is a Japanese actress and commercial model.-Career:From April 2004 to March 2005, Kato was a regular guest student on Italian Conversation, a 25-minute NHK TV program for beginners of Italian.... , Riko Yoshida Riko Yoshida is a Japanese child actor. She is represented by Moon the Child Agency. Her representative works includes the dramas Oh! My Girl!!, Hanayome to Papa and Yamada Taro Monogatari.-Filmography:* Hanada Shonenshi - Yuurei to Himitsu no Tunnel * Sakuran... |
Kobukuro Kobukuro is a Japanese band, which formed in 1998 and made its major label debut in 2001. The name is a portmanteau of the two family names, Kentarō Kobuchi and Shunsuke Kuroda.- Members :... "" |
9 | 7.5% |
| ＯＬにっぽん | OL Nippon | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Wednesday 22:00-22:56 8 October 2008 to 10 December 2008 |
Arisa Mizuki Arisa Mizuki is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. Mizuki is represented by the talent agency Vision Factory. Born in Nerima, Tokyo to a Japanese father and Japanese-American mother, Mizuki began modelling for magazines and appearing in commercials at the age of 4. She first appeared in television series in... , Sadao Abe Sadao Abe is a Japanese actor and musician from Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, and his real name is . His popularity started as the lead singer of the Japanese rock band Group Tamashii... , Minami Minami Hinase Minami Hinase , more popularly known in Japan as Minami , is a half-Japanese, half-French model and actress.-Biography:Hinase was born in Tokyo, Japan on 22 September 1986... |
SPEED Speed (band) Speed is an Okinawan female vocal/dance group comprising Hiroko Shimabukuro, Eriko Imai, Takako Uehara and Hitoe Arakaki. All four members are former students of Okinawa Actors School which also trained popular artists Namie Amuro and MAX.Speed made their major label debut on August 5, 1996 and... "" |
10 | 8.0% |
| スクラップ･ティーチャー | Scrap Teacher | NTV Nippon Television is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,... |
Saturday 21:00-21:56 11 October 2008 to 6 December 2008 |
Yuto Nakajima Yuto Nakajima is a Japanese actor and dancer, as well as a singer from the group Hey! Say! JUMP .-2004: Joined Johnny's Entertainment :Nakajima joined Johnny's Jr. on March 28, 2004, in his 5th year of elementary school... , Ryosuke Yamada Ryosuke Yamada is a Japanese tarento, actor, singer, dancer, and a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates and currently resides in Kanagawa Prefecture.-Career:... , Yuuri Chinen Yuuri Chinen , is a Japanese actor, talent and singer as well as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He was born in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture and lives in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area... , Daiki Arioka Daiki Arioka is a Japanese actor, tarento and singer as well as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He was born in Chiba City, Chiba Prefecture.- Career:... , Yusuke Kamiji Yusuke Kamiji is a Japanese actor, singer, and tarento. In the music world, he is known mononymously as .- Biography :Kamiji graduated from Yokohama Senior High School. He belonged to the baseball club while in school, and played catcher. He and Daisuke Matsuzaka played together for one year, and when Matsuzaka... , Ai Kato Ai Kato Ai Kato is a Japanese actress and model.Around 2003, a video of her bathing at an onsen surfaced on the internet... , Osamu Mukai Osamu Mukai is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kanagawa, Japan. Graduated from Meiji University.-Summary:Mukai's first main role was in the 2006 Japanese television drama Nodame Cantabile... , Norito Yashima Norito Yashima Norito Yashima is a Japanese stage actor who has been featured in movies, television shows , and specials. He eventually landed his first hosting job on the Fuji TV series Hey! Spring of Trivia, a show he currently co-hosts with fellow actor Katsumi Takahashi... |
Hey! Say! JUMP Hey! Say! JUMP Hey! Say! JUMP is a ten-member Japanese boy band under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates. The name Hey! Say! refers to the fact that all the members were born in the Heisei period and JUMP is an acronym for Johnny's Ultra Music Power... "" |
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| 流星の絆 | Ryūsei no Kizuna Ryusei no Kizuna is a novel by the famous mystery writer Keigo Higashino and also a Japanese television drama adapted from the novel. The novel was released on March 5, 2008, after being serialized in Weekly Gendai from September 16, 2006 until September 15, 2007... |
TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Friday 22:00~22:54 17 October 2008 to 19 December 2008 |
Kazunari Ninomiya Kazunari Ninomiya , often called , is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima.Ninomiya began his career in the... , Ryo Nishikido Ryo Nishikido is a Japanese actor and singer. He is a member of the Johnny & Associates boy band Kanjani Eight and was a member of boy band NEWS.- Biography :Ryo Nishikido was born in Hyogo on November 3, 1984 and raised in Osaka. He made his major debut in 2004 as an actor and a singer. Nishkido belongs to two... , Erika Toda Erika Toda , is a Japanese actress from Kobe. She originally debuted as a gravure model at age 13.She starred in many dramas like Liar Game, Code Blue, Ryusei no Kizuna and Keizoku 2: SPEC. She has had supporting roles in many popular Japanese TV dramas such as BOSS, Nobuta wo Produce, Engine and Gal Circle... , Jun Kaname Jun Kaname is a Japanese actor. He was born in Mitoyo, Kagawa. He made his drama debut as an actor in 2001 in the Tokusatsu Series "Kamen Rider Agito". He appears not only in TV dramas but also in movies, commercial messages, variety TV programs, plays, and music videos.-TV:... , Mika Nakashima Mika Nakashima is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. She has achieved five number-one albums in Japan and also embarked on an acting career, most notably in the live-action movie Nana, based on the manga of the same name.- Early life and debut :... , Toshinori Omi, Ryo Ryo (actress) is a Japanese model, actress and former singer whose birth name is .-Movies:* Goemon *The Witch of the West is Dead * Welcome to the Quiet Room * Canary * CASSHERN... , Susumu Terajima Susumu Terajima is a Japanese actor who has appeared in over 100 films, 15 television commercials, three PVs, and numerous television dramas in a career spanning over 20 years. He rarely is the star of the films he is in but he is widely respected for taking every job seriously and diving into his work,... , Tomokazu Miura Tomokazu Miura is a Japanese actor. Born January 28, 1952 in Enzan, Yamanashi, his real name is Miura Minoru . He attended Hino high school in Tokyo, and married actress and singer Momoe Yamaguchi in 1980... |
Arashi Arashi is a Japanese boy band formed under the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates, which announced the formation of the group on November 3, 1999 in Honolulu, Hawaii... "beautiful days" Mika Nakashima Mika Nakashima is a Japanese singer, model, and actress. She has achieved five number-one albums in Japan and also embarked on an acting career, most notably in the live-action movie Nana, based on the manga of the same name.- Early life and debut :... "ORION"(Insert Song) |
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| ブラッディ・マンデイ | Bloody Monday | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Saturday 19:56~20:52 11 October 2008 to 20 December 2008 |
Haruma Miura Haruma Miura is a Japanese actor and singer. He is part of the Amuse agency, and debuted as one of the members of Brash Brats, a J-pop group. However, they are currently on hiatus, while Haruma is still active as an actor. He gained popularity with Gokusen 3 and 2007 film Koizora... , Michiko Kichise Michiko Kichise is a Japanese actress.-Tv Series:*Bloody Monday 2 *Liar Game 2 *BOSS *Moso Shimai *Tenchijin *Bloody Monday *Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu... , Takeru Sato, Yutaka Matsushige Yutaka Matsushige is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival for Dear Doctor.-Selected filmography:-External links:... , Nana Katase Nana Katase is a Japanese actress.Katase portrayed Kiyomi Takada in Death Note: The Last Name. She also released a number of albums. "Fantasy" was one of her songs and it was in the third intro of Hikaru no Go. It was part of the "Galaxy, Telepathy, and Fantasy" album and after "Necessary" was made as her single... , Hiroki Narimiya Hiroki Narimiya , better known as , is a Japanese actor.-Early life:He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His parents are Okinawan, so he is of Okinawan descent. His parents divorced when he was young, and in his third year of junior high school, his mother died and he and his brother were raised by his... , Hisashi Yoshizawa, Sei Ashina Sei Ashina is a Japanese actress, best known for her role in Kamen Rider Hibiki. She is also known for her role as The Mistress in the 2006 film Silk.-Movies:*NANASE: The Psychic Wanderers... |
flumpool Flumpool Flumpool is a four-man Japanese pop-rock band. The band, originally from Osaka Prefecture, was formed in January 2007... "Over the rain ~Hikari no Hashi~" |
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| SCANDAL | SCANDAL | TBS Tokyo Broadcasting System , TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named .... |
Sunday 21:00~21:54 19 October 2008 to 21 December 2008 |
Kyoka Suzuki, Kyoko Hasegawa Kyoko Hasegawa is a Japanese actress. She is married to Haruichi Shindō, one of the members of the Japanese rock band Porno Graffitti.On May 30, 2009 she gave birth to a baby boy.- Filmography :*SCANDAL *Karei naru Ichizoku... , Kazue Fukiishi Kazue Fukiishi is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 28th Yokohama Film Festival for What the Snow Brings, Tegami and Memories of Tomorrow.-Filmography:* Sabu... , Kaori Momoi, Naho Toda Naho Toda is a Japanese actress.- Career :In 1990, she successfully passed an audition called Horipro Talent Scout Caravan.- Personal life :She had graduated from Tamagawa University.... , Ikki Sawamura Ikki Sawamura is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On.-Biography:Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debut in a TV drama Matsuda... , Ken Mitsuishi, Kenichi Endo, Fumiyo Kohinata |
Miho Fukuhara Miho Fukuhara is a Japanese pop star who made an indies debut in 2006, releasing a single titled "The Roots" and mini-album titled Step Out. In early 2008, she made her major-label debuted under Sony Music Entertainment Japan . Her debut single, "Change", was the number ninety-two yearly song on the Billboard... "LOVE ~winter song~" |
10 | 13.0% |
| メン☆ドル | Mendol | TV Tokyo TV Tokyo is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime... |
Friday 24:12~25:00 10 October 2008 to 26 December 2008 |
Haruna Kojima Haruna Kojima is a singer, actress, and a member of idol group AKB48 under Team A.- Career :Kojima started her career as a member of Angel Eyes, an idol group under Stardust Promotion that disbanded in 2001... , Minami Takahashi, Minami Minegishi Minami Minegishi is a Japanese idol singer and actress, member of the group AKB48.She is one of its original members, debuting with "team A" in 2005, produced by Yasushi Akimoto... |
No3b "Relax!" (Opening Song) AKB48 AKB48 AKB48 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto.The group has achieved enormous popularity in Japan. Its ten latest consecutive singles topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart... "Ogoe Diamond" |
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