Sushi Ouji!
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is an original Japanese television drama series directed by Tsutsumi Yukihiko (堤幸彦) with main lead played by Domoto Koichi of KinKi Kids
. It aired on Friday nights for a total of 8 episodes, from July 27 - September 14, 2007.
business. But his grandfather and father were killed during a fishing accident. Ten-year-old Tsukasa, who was also on the boat when the tragedy occurred, saw them speared by a giant swordfish
. By chance, its eyes met Tsukasa's, leaving him with a phobia
regarding fish eyes. Hence, Tsukasa was forced to give up sushi.
Fifteen years later, Tsukasa, who had taken up on Jinenryū (自然流), a form of martial arts
modeled to mimic nature's life-forms, is once again thrown into the world of sushi when he learns that to perfect the Jirenryū is to be able to perfect sushi making (the kneading part) and vice versa. He is entrusted with a scroll on which are the directions to perfect the martial art.
On the way, Tsukasa learns that his mother, who had left him when he was young and whom he had thought was dead, is still alive and being held by a sushi organization which becomes his rival.
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....
. It aired on Friday nights for a total of 8 episodes, from July 27 - September 14, 2007.
Plot
Maizu Tsukasa was born to be the 3rd generation successor of his family's SushiSushi
is a Japanese food consisting of cooked vinegared rice combined with other ingredients . Neta and forms of sushi presentation vary, but the ingredient which all sushi have in common is shari...
business. But his grandfather and father were killed during a fishing accident. Ten-year-old Tsukasa, who was also on the boat when the tragedy occurred, saw them speared by a giant swordfish
Swordfish
Swordfish , also known as broadbill in some countries, are large, highly migratory, predatory fish characterized by a long, flat bill. They are a popular sport fish of the billfish category, though elusive. Swordfish are elongated, round-bodied, and lose all teeth and scales by adulthood...
. By chance, its eyes met Tsukasa's, leaving him with a phobia
Phobia
A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, usually defined as a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, typically disproportional to the actual danger posed, often being recognized as irrational...
regarding fish eyes. Hence, Tsukasa was forced to give up sushi.
Fifteen years later, Tsukasa, who had taken up on Jinenryū (自然流), a form of martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
modeled to mimic nature's life-forms, is once again thrown into the world of sushi when he learns that to perfect the Jirenryū is to be able to perfect sushi making (the kneading part) and vice versa. He is entrusted with a scroll on which are the directions to perfect the martial art.
On the way, Tsukasa learns that his mother, who had left him when he was young and whom he had thought was dead, is still alive and being held by a sushi organization which becomes his rival.
Drama related
- A movie version of Sushi Ōji! set in New YorkNew YorkNew York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
was released in 2008, in which Oji is horrified to find what Americans have done to sushi. - The theme song of Sushi Ōji! is 「涙、ひとひら」 (Namida, Hitohira) by KinKi KidsKinKi Kidsis 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....
- This is the first drama in 5 years for Domoto Koichi
- Locations used as background in the drama include Okinawa, TokyoTokyo, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, and Sendai
Main cast
- Domoto Koichi as Maizu Tsukasa (米寿司)
- Whenever Tsukasa sees fish eyes, he points to the fish eyes and says「お前なんか、握ってやる！」(Omae nanka, nigitteyaru!) which means "I will crush you!"
- Tsukasa's fish eye-phobia causes him to go berserk whenever he see them. Usually, his rage is aimed at the fish, but he also randomly attacks those around him as well. This is used as an advantage whenever Tsukasa gets into a fight that can't be won easily
- Nakamaru Yuichi as Kawatarou (河原太郎)