After the announcement of the Korean dramas as promised, we meet again for the announcement of the J-Drama. While January had been rather busy, we lighten a little this month. However, we still have beautiful discoveries to present to you without further delay!
Shiro to Kiiro: Hawaii to Watashi no Pancake Monogatari
しろときいろ ～ハワイと私のパンケーキ物語～
Channel: Amazon Japan
Episodes: 25
Release period: February 28, 2018 to ??
Synopsis
Sawano Natsumi is a student at Shonan University, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. A meeting in Hawaii led him to decide to bring the popular pancake restaurant "Eggs n' Things" to Japan. His concept subsequently triggered a boom of the famous pancakes in the country. Despite difficulties and setbacks Natsumi realizes her dream, motivated by the support of her family and friends.
With: Haruna Kawaguchi (Aishite tatte, Himitsu wa Aru), Ryusei Yokohama (Rainbow Days), Ai Yoshikawa (Minami kun no Koibito: My Little Lover), Lisa Oda (Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 3), Sho Yakumaru, Saburo Tokito, Yasuko Tomita, Hisashi Yoshizawa, Anne Nakamura, Mantaro Koichi…
The series is a true story that takes us to Natsumi whose destiny changes after tasting pancakes. For the greediest, there is no doubt that you will be tempted by this everyday pitch that will make you travel. It will give you an idea of the difficulties to take into account when you decide to create your business!
Trailer of Shiro to Kiiro
Kazoku no Tabiji
家族の旅路 家族を殺された男と殺した男
Original work: Kenji Kosugi
Fetters: Fuji TV & Tokai TV
Episodes: 08
Release period: February 3 to March 24, 2018
Synopsis
Thirty years ago, three members of Yosuke Asari's family were murdered. Now he works as a lawyer. One day, a woman asks him about the retrial of a death row inmate. The retrial concerns the murder of his parents and grandfather. He researches the case and then faces a terrible truth.
With: Hideaki Takizawa [Tackey & Tsubasa] (Seisei Suruhodo, Aishiteru), Mitsuki Tanimura (Beppin-san), Megumi Yokoyama (Suna no Tou), Toru Masuoka, Yoko Ishino, Jun Hasegawa, Kenichi Endo, Kenjiro Ishimaru, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Takashika Kobayashi…
We continue our pilgrimage and what better than a thriller against a backdrop of justice. When a man has to face the one who destroyed his family we are always very curious to discover the outcome. This is enough to make us think and put ourselves in his place if it happened to us!
Trailer of Kazoku no Tabiji
https://youtu.be/-PHgM2N9t9g
The Supporting Actors 2
バイプレイヤーズ～もしも名脇役がテレ東朝ドラで無人島生活したら～
Channel: TV Tokyo
Episodes: 03 ongoing
Release period: February 7, 2018 to ??
Synopsis
Actors Kenichi Endo, Ren Osugi, Tomorowo Taguchi, Yutaka Matsushige and Ken Mitsuishi all decided to participate in the morning drama Shimakko-san on TV Tokyo. They then arrive at the meeting place of the filming of the series. But, they end up in the wrong place on an uninhabited island. The actors find themselves on their own and must survive on the desert island.
With: Kenichi Endo (Kazoku no Tabiji), Ren Osugi (Yocho Sanpo Suru Shinryakusha), Tomorowo Taguchi (Meishi Game), Yutaka Matsushige (Totto Television), Ken Mitsuishi (Cote d'Azur No.10) and Kana Kita (Prison Hotel).
We told you about it last January so it is the return of our friendly veterans of the small screen who face an unprecedented situation. A comedy that already promises to be incredible and where their survival will be the main driver. If the plot tempts you or you had followed the first season we recommend it!
Trailer of The Supporting Actors 2
Wagaya no Mondai
我が家の問題
Original work: Hideo Okuda
Channel: NHK
Episodes: 04
Release period: February 04 to February 25, 2018
Synopsis
Through four different stories we follow the daily lives of four women (played by the same actress) who suffer from the strange character of their husbands.
With: Asami Mizukawa (Izakaya Fuji), Kotaro Koizumi (Keishicho Zero Gakari Season 2), Ryohei Otani (Ubai Ai, Fuyu), Ryo Katsuji (Rent-a-Rescue), Teppei Koike (Reverse), Tomoko Tabata, Misuzu Kanno, Kazushige Komatsu, Sayaka Isoyama, Hana Toyoshima…
In the form of scenes and family comedy, this J-Drama stands out from the crowd as last year when we were treated to a similar series: Cote d'Azur No.10. The challenge being here for the main actress who will have to bluff us in these stories where we must recognize it she has husbands to fall! A scenario that intrigues us a lot and that we are eager to follow, since the topics are varied and revolve around these couples.
Bye Bye Blackbird
バイバイ、ブラックバード
Original work: Kotaro Isaka
Channel: WOWOW
Episodes: 06
Release period: February 17 to March 24, 2018
Synopsis
Hoshino Kazuhiko is a womanizer who sees five women at once. However, he must be taken by "a bus" to an unknown place where human life is quite impossible as a settlement of a large debt he has incurred to "the organization". Hoshino's wish is to say goodbye to his five girlfriends before he is taken away. Hoshino is accompanied by Mayumi, a tall, blonde-haired woman working for the organization and tasked with following him until he leaves. Thus, he begins to say goodbye to his girlfriends…
With: Kengo Kora (Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit Season 2), Yuu Shirota (Ajin: Demi-Human), Anna Ishibashi (Kenji Miyazawa's Table), Yuka Itaya (Haha ni Naru), Atsuko Maeda (Inspector Zenigata), Asami Usuda (Gin to Kin), Megumi Seki (Death Note), Yuki Matsumura, Izumi Okamura, Shota Totsuka…
Our latest drama is likely to make waves with its cast and especially for the actor Yuu Shirota who plays a woman here. He signs in this series his first role as such, however, we remember his performance in the Live adaptation of Arakawa Under the Bridge. He played the role of a former soldier dressed as a good sister. A story that attracts all our attention and the J-Drama that we recommend you follow to the editor!
We hope that you have enjoyed its Japanese novelties as much as we have and that you have found the ones that will suit you. In the meantime, we leave you but we will be present in March for new drama releases. Have an excellent viewing to your playwright friends soon!
