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- CreatorKozueko MorimotoStarsYukie NakamaKatsuhisa NamaseKen UtsuiGokusen is the story of Kumiko Yamaguchi, aka. Yankumi, a fourth generation crime syndicate member. She's gone straight and wants to be a teacher though, but she's one you don't want to mess with.A must watch. Sometimes I laughed so hard, sometimes I cried without laughing. Sometimes it's extremely funny, sometimes it's deeply moving.
- DirectorTôya SatôStarsYukie NakamaKatsuhisa NamaseAya HirayamaA young teacher is given the toughest classroom in the school. Based on the TV series.TV Movie
- StarsMao InoueJun MatsumotoShun OguriMakino Tsukushi is an ordinary student at Eitoku Gakuen, a school for the ridiculously rich and privileged which is ruled by the Flower 4, or otherwise known as the F4, a group of four boys who come from extremely powerful families.Great plot, superb acting, catchy soundtrack
- StarsMao InoueJun MatsumotoShun OguriAfter a year of separation, Makino and Domyoji see whether their love can triumph over the many obstacles placed in their path. F4 (Flower Four), 4 close friends, are crucial to their journey.Quite an amazing drama. What I found especially impressive was the clever way the director built up the tension leading up to the major scenes.
- DirectorYasuharu IshiiStarsMao InoueJun MatsumotoShun OguriMakino and Domyoji have decided to marry, but are they really ready to take that step? F4 (Flower Four), 4 close friends, are crucial to helping them determine if they are ready to make a lifetime commitment to each other.TV Movie
- CreatorHisaya NakajôStarsMaki HorikitaShun OguriTôma IkutaMizuki disguises herself as a boy and transfers to the same all-boys high school her idol, Izumi Sano, a high-jump athlete that gave up on the sport, attends. In between the antics of their classmates, she'll try to get him to jump again.A crazy school that has a lot of crazy students, contests, and festivals. It's VERY absurd, unrealistic and at the same time funny.
- StarsTomoya NagaseYui AragakiYûya TegoshiThe series follows Makio Sakaki, a 27-year-old aiming to become his father's successor. To prove his worth, he must pass high school and overcome various challenges including friendship, righteousness, and potential love.Unbelievably well written drama. It has everything, comedy, action, emotion. The plot is extremely funny and silly that you can't help but laughing all the time!
- StarsJuri UenoHiroshi TamakiEita NagayamaTwo musicians united in talent, divided by nature - the upper-class perfectionist Chiaki and the sloppy middle-classer Nodame - fall in love.THIS is a very close manga adaptation you will ever see among dramas. The story will not only entertain you but it will teach you about music, friendship and perseverance to fulfill your dreams.
- DirectorHideki TakeuchiStarsJuri UenoHiroshi TamakiEita NagayamaThis 2 night special takes off during their graduation, where Chiaki-senpai & Nodame left for Europe. The first special centered on Chiaki's story, the story tells about Chiaki's dream to be a conductor. Nodame on the other hand attended the conservatory to attain her dream to one-day play the piano for Chiaki. After her hard work, Nodame was given a chance to have a mini recital. During the recital, Chiaki saw her worth and realized that he cannot go on with out herTV Movie
- DirectorHideki TakeuchiStarsJuri UenoHiroshi TamakiEita NagayamaAspiring conductor Chiaki Shinichi and talented but undisciplined pianist Noda Megumi (nicknamed "Nodame") travel to Paris to pursue careers as classical musicians. Chiaki finds himself at the helm of an orchestra that has fallen on hard times while Nodame pursues her studies at a conservatory. The actors reprise their roles from the television series "Nodame Cantabile."TV Movie
- DirectorYasuhiro KawamuraHideki TakeuchiStarsJuri UenoHiroshi TamakiEita NagayamaNodame (Juri Ueno) is still pining for the affections of Chiaki (Hiroshi Tamaki), but Chiaki wants them to concentrate on their musical careers and moves out. Chiaki then gets the opportunity to perform with Song Rui (Yu Yamada) and the Wiltord Orchestra of Vienna. Meanwhile, Nodame remains at the conservatory in Paris, but Professor AuClair refuses to let her compete in musical competitions that could kickstart her career. When Nodame goes to a concert with her friends, she hears Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major and decides that is the song that she will one day perform with Chiaki. Unknown to Nodame, Chiaki is about to perform the song in front of her with Rui ...TV Movie
- CreatorShinobu KaitaniStarsErika TodaShôta MatsudaMichiko KichiseThe trusting and naive Nao suddenly finds herself participating in the mysterious Liar Game, a game in which players receive large sums of money and then have to deceive each other.I enjoyed every second of it and after every episode I was surprised that I wanted to see another one. This is one of the great suspense dramas out there which teaches you a lesson and something to ponder about life, especially about TRUST.
- DirectorHiroaki MatsuyamaStarsErika TodaShôta MatsudaKazuma SuzukiIt's time for the final challenge of the Liar Game. Only Akiyama and Fukunaga had earned tickets to participate, but when Yokoya decides to drop out, Nao gets invited to join. Unwilling at first, but when her worry over Akiyama soon overcomes her reluctance. In the final stage, nicknamed the Garden of Eden, a new voting game is set to take place. The game is set up so that all players can win money should they cooperate, but if they don't one player will win big while the others face bigger debts than ever before. It doesn't take long for the lies and backstabbing to begin, and the question remains whether Nao and Akiyama have any hope of winning and finally shut down the Liar Game for good.TV Movie
- DirectorHiroaki MatsuyamaStarsShôta MatsudaMikako TabeHirofumi AraiCollege graduate Yu Shinomiya is invited to the Liar Game, which has been restarted by funding from new investors. She turns to her psychology professor for help, who is none other than Shinichi Akiyama, former Liar Game champion. He advises her to ignore the invitation, but afraid of the penalty fee should she do so, she decides to participate. Soon, Akiyama is issued an invitation of his own by Fukunaga, who now works for the game. Playing on Akiyama's sympathy for the naive student, Fukunaga manages to get Akiyama to participate as well. The game this time is a diabolical version of Musical Chairs. Once again, Akiyama's cunning and ingenuity is put to the ultimate test.TV Movie
- StarsHiroshi AbeMasami NagasawaSaekoKenji Sakuragi is a lawyer and former member of a motorcycle gang. He takes on the challenge of preparing a special class for a famous stupid school, Ryuuzan to enter the prestigious Toudai University.Heartwarming, funny, and educational. You will be laughing hard, boiling mad, weep like there's no tomorrow. It's incredibly motivating drama. They give various techniques to learn things the fun and interesting way that can be really useful in everyday life.
- StarsKazuya KamenashiTomohisa YamashitaMaki HorikitaA popular high schooler and his oddball friend help a shy girl get rid of her bullies by attempting to make her the most popular girl in school.This story was very heartwarming and I'm glad I've watched it.
- StarsTakashi SorimachiNanako MatsushimaYôsuke KubozukaOnizuka, a former delinquent finds himself in the role of a high school teacher, facing students who behave just as he used to. Using unusual methods, he manages to reach through to his students and help them with their problems.Fun, dramatic and inspiring. Overall, it was a funny and at the same time a serious drama to watch.
- DirectorMasayuki SuzukiStarsTakashi SorimachiNorika FujiwaraRena TanakaA live action film version of the hit Japanese TV series staring Takashi Sorimachi as Eikichi Onizuka.TV Movie
- StarsTakuya KimuraTakashi UkajiShingo IppongiKohei Kuryu is a former juvenile delinquent. After passing the law board exams, Kuryu becomes a prosecutor who possesses quick instincts and a kind of cleverness that only someone raised on the streets could have.Very funny, quirky, enjoyable and wonderful drama. I've enjoyed every episodes of this drama. It kept me watching from the start to the end. Loved the way the director shot the scenes from random angles.
- DirectorKensaku SawadaStarsTakuya KimuraHiroshi AbeHaruka AyaseTV SP
- DirectorMasayuki SuzukiStarsTakuya KimuraTakako MatsuHiroshi AbeKohei Kuryu returns to Tokyo and reunites with his former colleagues. He will be up against one of the famous lawyers in Tokyo to solve a new case and team up with his best partner, Maiko Amemiya.TV Movie
- DirectorMasayuki SuzukiStarsTakuya KimuraKeiko KitagawaTakako MatsuKohei Kuryu is given the file of a murdered woman whose body is discovered next to a consular building. With a lack of cooperation and diplomatic immunity of the embassy staff, the team can't do the investigation in a conventional manner.TV Movie
- StarsSanma AkashiyaTakuya KimuraKô ShibasakiA cat and mouse game begins between a chef and a detective investigating a presumed suicide that turns out to be a murder.It’s dark, it’s thrilling, it’s keeping my eyes on the screen (I don't know how to describe my feelings!). Even the music was added at just the right times, it was enough to get into the mood. Never in a million years would I have imagined such an ending. It was all done very well.
- StarsTakuya KimuraShin'ichi TsutsumiKô ShibasakiHajime is a pilot on an international jetliner. He can't seem to please Captain Koda since an incident years ago. To complicate matters, he begins a relationship with a mechanic, Ayumi, whose parents died many years ago in the plane crash.This drama is awesome. It is something that you may not get disappointed in watching it. The plot is not too heavy but each of the characters and episodes were interesting to watch.
- CreatorYayoi OgawaStarsKoyukiJun MatsumotoSatomi IshiharaA dejected woman finds an unconscious man resembling her former dog and takes him in as a "pet", forming an unexpected bond as they overcome obstacles together, raising the question of whether such love can exist.