Preview of "Tokyo Tower" - Spring 2024

Title: Tokyo Tower / 東京タワー

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 20 April 2024

Timeslot: Saturdays at 11pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Original novel by: Ekuni Kaori

Theme Song: "halfmoon" by King & Prince

Cast: Nagase Ren, Itaya Yuka, Matsuda Genta, MEGUMI, Nagase Riko, Naenano, Ikeda Akana, Oideyasu Oda, Komoto Masahiro & YOU

Preview of "JK to roppouzensho" - Spring 2024

Title: JK to roppouzensho / JKと六法全書

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 19 April 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 11.15pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Damasarenai kara ne" by Riria

Cast: Kouzawa Sara, Daito Shunsuke, Hyuga Wataru, Higashino Ayaka, Yamato Nao, Usui Moene, Morita Shuri, Hanada Yurine, Tomonaga Anji, Yamato, Date Satoru, Yukihira Aika, Nagao Yuno, Emoto Akira & Kuroki Hitomi

Preview of "9 Border" - Spring 2024

Title: 9 (Nine) Border / 9 (ナイン) ボーダー

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 19 April 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Cast: Kawaguchi Haruna, Kinami Haruka, Hata Mei, Inowaki Kai, Kido Taisei, Yamanaka Sou, Ito Shunsuke, Uchida Chika, Iwaya Kenji, Yanai Yumena, Okumura Kae, Yazaki Hiroshi, Hyoudou Takumi, YOU & Matsushita Kouhei

Preview of "25 ji, Akasaka de" - Spring 2024

Title: 25 ji, Akasaka de / ２５時、赤坂で

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 18 April 2024

Timeslot: Thursdays at 12.30am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original manga by: Natsuno Hiroko

Theme Song: "Kakkaku" by Kujiragi

Ending Theme Song: "Tokyo Night Lonely" by Mel

Cast: Komagine Kitta, Niihara Taisuke, Usa Takuma, Nagumo Shoma, Fukutsu Kenzo, Imagawa Uchu, Shinohara Yuushin, Hashimoto Jun & Katayama Moemi

Preview of "Unmet Aru nougekkai no nikki" - Spring 2024

Title: Unmet Aru nougekkai no nikki / アンメット　ある脳外科医の日記

Official website: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 15 April 2024

Timeslot: Mondays at 10pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Original manga by: Kojika Yuzuru & Ootsuki Kanto

Theme Song: "Ai ni yuku no ni" by Aimyon

Opening theme song: "Nuime" by Ueno Daiki

Cast: Sugisaki Hana, Wakaba Ryuya, Okayama Amane, Ikuta Erika, Yamaya Kasumi, Ozaki Takumi, Nakamura Riho, Yasui Junpei, Noro Kayo, Chiba Yuudai, Koichi Mantaro, Sakou Yoshi, Kichise Michiko & Iura Arata

Preview of "Anti Hero" - Spring 2024

Title: Anti Hero / アンチヒーロー

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 14 Jun 2024

Timeslot: Sundays at 9pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "hanataba" by milet

Cast: Hasegawa Hiroki, Kitamura Takumi, Hotta Mayu, Ooshima Yuko, Kimura Yoshino & Nomura Mansai

Preview of "6 byoukan no kiseki Hanabishi Mochizuki Seitaro no 2 banme no yuuutsu" - Spring 2024

Title: 6 byoukan no kiseki Hanabishi Mochizuki Seitaro no 2 banme no yuuutsu / 6秒間の軌跡　花火師望月星太郎の２番目の憂鬱

Official website: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 13 April 2024

Timeslot: Saturdays at 11.30pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Naitemo waratte" by Ketsumeishi

Cast: Takahashi Issei, Hashizume Isao, Honda Tsubasa, Miyamoto Mayu, Kokubo Toshihito & Harada Mieko

Preview of "PICU Shouni shuuchuu chiryoushitsu SP 2024" (Drama SP)

Title: PICU Shouni shuuchuu chiryoushitsu SP 2024 / PICU 小児集中治療室スペシャル2024

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Date: 13 April 2024 at 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Theme Song: "Tomo ni" by Nakajima Miyuki

Cast: Yoshizawa Ryo, Yasuda Ken, Kimura Fumino, Takasugi Mahiro, Takanashi Rin, Kanno Rio, Kobayashi Toranosuke, Ikuta Erika, Nakao Akiyoshi, Masana Bokuzo, Komoto Masahiro & Ootake Shinobu

Preview of "Hanasaki Mai ga damattenai" - Spring 2024

Title: Hanasaki Mai ga damattenai / 花咲舞が黙ってない 

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 13 April 2024

Timeslot: Saturdays at 9pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Original novel by: Ikeido Jun

Cast: Imada Mio, Yamamoto Koji, Iio Kazuki, Kamio Yu, Kaname Jun, Kikuchi Rinko & Kamikawa Takaya

Preview of "Yips" - Spring 2024

Title: Yips / イップス

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 12 April 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Theme Song: "Face" by AARON

Cast: Shinohara Ryoko, Baka Rhythm, Watanabe Daichi, Mikata Ryosuke, Adachi Suguru, Katsumura Masanobu, Kakuta Akihiro, Yamoto Yuuma & Sometani Shota

Preview of "Re: Revenge Yokubou no hate ni" - Spring 2024

Title: Re: Revenge Yokubou no hate ni / Re: リベンジ欲望の果てに

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 11 April 2024

Timeslot: Thursdays at 10pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Theme Song: "WHY?" by Stray Kids

Cast: Akaso Eiji, Nishikido Ryo, Yoshine Ryoko, Mikami Ai, Kajihara Zen, Aoki Yuzu, Shiroyama Noa, Rijuu Go, Ogi Shigemitsu, Mitsuishi Ken, Yo Kimiko & Sasano Takashi

Preview of "Yakusoku ~ 16 nenme no shinjitsu ~" - Spring 2024

Title: Yakusoku ~ 16 nenme no shinjitsu ~ / 約束 ~ 16年目の真実 ~

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official LINE: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 11 April 2024

Timeslot: Thursdays at 11.59pm

Broadcast by: YTV

Theme Song: "butterfly effect" by Noda Emi

Cast: Nakamura An, Yokoyama Yu, Hosoda Yoshihiko, Satsukawa Aimi, Morinaga Yuki, Oda Risa, Tsubokura Yoshiyuki, Higuchi Kohei, Mori Yusaku, Hasegawa Tomoharu, Inoue Hajime, Kouri Yuuka, Yamada Kinuo, Kawatoko Asuka, Okabe Takashi & Sugimoto Tetta

Preview of "Destiny" - Spring 2024

Title: Destiny

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 9 April 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Ningen toshite" by Shiina Ringo

Cast: Ishihara Satomi, Kamenashi Kazuya, Ando Masanobu, Miyazawa Ema, Yamoto Yuuma, Sota Ryosuke, Tanaka Minami, Takahata Atsuko, Sasaki Kuranosuke & Nakamura Tooru

Preview of "Kururi ~ Dare ga watashi to koi wo shita? ~" - Spring 2024

Title: Kururi ~ Dare ga watashi to koi wo shita? ~ / くるり ～誰が私と恋をした？～

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 9 April 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 10pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "I wonder" by Da-iCE

Cast: Nukumi Meru, Seto Koji, Kamio Fuuju, Miyase Ryubi, Maruyama Rei, Takano Akira, Kohinata Yuka, Murakata Nonoka, Higo Katsuhiro, Tomosaka Rie & Katahira Nagisa

Preview of "Kyuugou 95" - Spring 2024

Title: Kyuugou 95 

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 8 April 2024

Timeslot: Mondays at 11.06pm

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original novel by: Hayami Kazumasa

Theme Song: "moooove!!" by King & Prince

Cast: Takahashi Kaito, Nakagawa Taishi, Matsumoto Honoka, Hosoda Kanata, Inukai Atsuhiro, Sekiguchi Mandy, Asakawa Nana, Kudo Haruka, Inoue Mizuki, Watanabe Keisuke, Suzuki Jin, Miura Takahiro, Yamanaka Takashi, Konno Mahiro, Katsuya, Shimada Kyusaku, Shinkawa Yua, Sakurai Hinako, Saito Yuki, Sakurai Yuki & Yasuda Ken

Preview of "366 Nichi" - Spring 2024

Title: 366 Nichi / 366日

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 8 April 2024

Timeslot: Mondays at 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Theme Song: "366 nichi" (Official Duet ver.) by HY

Cast: Hirose Arisu, Maeda Goudon, Bandou Ryouta, Nagahama Neru, Tsuna Keito, Natsuko, Nakata Seina, Nakazawa Motoki, Seino Asahi, Wakui Emi, Maeda Gouki, Toda Naho & Kitamura Kazuki

Preview of "Akuma Game" - Spring 2024

Title: Akuma Game / アクマゲーム

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 7 April 2024

Timeslot: Sundays at 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Original manga by: Meebu & Megumi Kouji

Theme Song: "MEMORIES of the END" by UVERworld

Cast: Mamiya Shotaro, Tanaka Juri, Furukawa Kotone, Ryuusei Ryo, Arashi Rina, Masuda Shota, Fukuyama Shodai, Sakaguchi Ryotaro, Hashimoto Jun, Ozawa Yukiyoshi & Kikkawa Koji / (Voice actors) Suwabe Junichi, Sakamoto Maaya, Nakamura Yuichi & Hanazawa Kana 

Preview of "Oi Handsome!! 2" - Spring 2024

Title: Oi Handsome!! 2 / おいハンサム！！２

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 6 April 2024

Timeslot: Saturdays at 11.40pm

Broadcast by: Tokai TV / FujiTV

Original manga by: Ito Risa

Ending theme song: "BE MY BABY" by The Ronettes

Cast: Yoshida Kotaro, Kinami Haruka, Sakuma Yui, Takeda Reina, MEGUMI, Fujita Tomoko, Fuse Eri, Nonami Maho, Ota Rina & Hamano Kenta

Preview of "Kisetsu no nai machi" - Spring 2024

Title: Kisetsu no nai machi / 季節のない街

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 April 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 12.42am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original book by: Yamamoto Shugoro

Cast: Ikematsu Sousuke, Nakano Taiga, Watanabe Daichi, Miura Touko, Hamada Gaku, Masuko Naozumi, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, MEGUMI, Takahashi Maryjun, Minagawa Sarutoki, Matayoshi Naoki, Maeda Atsuko, Tsukaji Muga, YOUNG DAIS, Ozawa Kazuna, Okuno Eita, Satsukawa Aimi, Oda Akane, Sakai Maki, Katagiri Hairi, Hirooka Yuriko, LiLiCo, Fujii Takashi, Tsurumi Shingo, Bengaru & Iwamatsu Ryo

Preview of "Kimi ga kemono ni naru mae ni" - Spring 2024

Title: Kimi ga kemono ni naru mae ni / 君が獣になる前に

Official website: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 April 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 12.12am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original manga by: Sano Takashi

Theme Song: "THE BEAST" by Hiromitsu Kitayama

Cast: Kitayama Hiromitsu, Tamashiro Tina, Narumi Yui, Yoshimura Kaito, Toyoshima Kokoro, Fukami Motoki, Becky, Takahashi Mitsuomi & Toda Naho

Preview of "Suki na otoko to wakaretai" - Spring 2024

Title: Suki na otoko to wakaretai / 好きな男と別れたい

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 3 April 2024

Timeslot: Wednesdays at 12.30am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original manga by: Fujio Ai

Opening theme song: "Wo ai ni" by Penthouse

Ending theme song: "Pinky Swear" by PSYCHIC FEVER

Cast: Hotta Akane, Maiguma Katsuya, Kimura Keito, Konno Ayaka, Kashiwagi Haru, Aida Shuji & Tajima Reiko

Preview of "Solokatsu joshi no susume 4" - Spring 2024

Title: Solokatsu joshi no susume 4 / ソロ活女子のススメ４

Official website: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 3 April 2024

Timeslot: Wednesdays at 1am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original book by: Asai Mayumi

Narrator: Ootsuka Akio

Cast: Eguchi Noriko, Kobayashi Kinako, Shibuya Kento & Sasaki Haruka

Preview of "Tokusou 9 Season 7" - Spring 2024

Title: Tokusou 9 Season 7 / 特捜９Season ７

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 3 April 2024

Timeslot: Wednesdays at 9pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Tabidachi no kane" by 20th Century

Cast: Inohara Yoshihiko, Hada Michiko, Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Taguchi Hiromasa, Yamada Yuuki, Mukai Kouji, Fukagawa Mai, Nakagoshi Noriko, Hara Sachie & Nakamura Baijaku

Preview of "Root" - Spring 2024

Title: Root / ルート

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 2 April 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 12.30am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original manga by: P.I.C.S. and Konomoto Kazuya

Opening theme song: "Chikagoro" by Bialystocks

Theme song: "Roller Coaster" by SIRUP, SUMIN

Cast: Kawai Yumi, Bandou Ryouta, Kuroda Daisuke, Teramoto Rio, Fukuda Atsuko, Sara Mary, Shinohara Atsushi, Masa Shujiro, Inaba Yu, Okuno Eita, Yamaguchi Kouta, Miura Masaki, Watanabe Ikkei & Matsuo Takashi etc.

Preview of "Kanzou wo ubawareta tsuma" - Spring 2024

Title: Kanzou wo ubawareta tsuma / 肝臓を奪われた妻

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 2 April 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 12.24am

Broadcast by: NTV

Original manga by: Mana & Jyun

Theme Song: "FORGIVE ME" by Chanmina

Cast: Ihara Rikka, Tozuka Junki, Kato Chihiro, Misaki Ayame, Tamura Kentaro, Natsuki Omi, Harada Ryuji, Sakurai Atsuko, Iida Kisuke, Nekoze Tsubaki & Kiriyama Ren

Preview of "Karakai jouzu no Takagi-san" - Spring 2024

Title: Karakai jouzu no Takagi-san / からかい上手の高木さん

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 2 April 2024 (Early release via Netflix from 26 Mar 2024)

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11.56pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Original manga by: Yamamoto Soichiro

Theme Song: "Haruka" by Aimer

Cast: Tsukishima Rui, Kurokawa Souya, Morinaga Rea, Kawajiri Takuya, Hayase Ikoi, Nagahara Ryoto, Ichimura Yuta, Mizuno Satoshi, Serizawa Rin, Kikawa Merisa, Yoshizawa Rito & Eguchi Yosuke

Preview of "Omukae Shibuya-kun" - Spring 2024

Title: Omukae Shibuya-kun / お迎え渋谷くん

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 2 April 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Original manga by: Mitsuno Makoto

Theme Song: "Neiro" by SixTONES

Cast: Kyomoto Taiga, Tanabe Momoko, Naitou Shuuichiro, Nakagawa Tsubasa, Morobayashi Mei, Yuichami, Hollywood Sagoshishou, Otoha, Miyachika Kaito & Hasegawa Kyoko

Preview of "GTO Revival" (Drama SP)

Title: GTO Revival / GTO リバイバル

Official website: here

O.A. Date: 1 April 2024 at 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV / Kansai TV

Original manga by: Fujisawa Tooru

Theme Song: "POISON" by BLUE ENCOUNT x Takashi Sorimachi

Cast: Sorimachi Takashi, Okazaki Sae, Kote Shinya, Yagi Rikako, Hata Mei, Hyuga Wataru, Kobayashi Momoko, Suzuki Kousuke, Yabe Kenji, Miyazawa Miho, Tanabe Shigetora, Ikeuchi Hiroyuki, Yamazaki Yuuta, Kubozuka Yosuke, Tokuyama Hidenori, Oguri Shun, Fujiki Naohito & Matsushima Nanako

Preview of "Tora ni tsubasa" (NHK 2024 Morning Drama)

Title: Tora ni tsubasa 虎に翼

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 1 April 2024

Timeslot: Mondays to Saturdays at 8am

Broadcast by: NHK

Theme Song: "Sayoonara mata itsuka!" by Yonezu Kenshi

Narrator: Ono Machiko

Cast: Ito Sairi, Ishida Yuriko, Okabe Takashi, Nakano Taiga, Morita Misato, Kamikawa Shusaku, Doi Shiori, Sakurai Yuki, Hiraiwa Kami, Ha Yeon-soo, Iwata Takanori, Tozuka Junki, Matsuyama Kenichi, Kobayashi Kaoru etc.

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Drama

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Kotatsu ga nai ie
2) Gekokujou Kyuuji
3) Ichiban suki na hana

Voters Ranking Top 5

1) My Second Aoharu

2) Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo

3) Kyou kara hitman

4) Dousuru Ieyasu

5) Ichiban suki na hana

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Gekokujou Kyuuji
2) Kotatsu ga nai ie
3) Ichiban suki na hana
4) Oooku Season 2

5) Kinou nani tabeta? season 2

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Sexy Tanaka-san

2) Kotatsu ga nai ie

3) Ichiban suki na hana

4) Paripi Koumei

5) Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru

Source: The Television

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Leading Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Suzuki Ryohei - Gekokujou Kyuuji

2) Matsushita Kouhei - Ichiban suki na hana

3) Mukai Osamu - Paripi Koumei

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Matsumoto Jun - Dousuru Ieyasu
2) Matsuoka Masahiro - Kaseifu no Mitazono Season 6
3) Suzuki Ryohei - Gekokujou Kyuuji
4) Aiba Masaki - Kyou kara hitman
5) Muro Tsuyoshi - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Suzuki Ryohei - Gekokujou Kyuuji
2) Matsushita Kouhei - Ichiban suki na hana
3) Uchino Seiyou - Kinou nani tabeta? Season 2
4) Matsumoto Jun - Dousuru Ieyasu

5) Takahashi Fumiya - Ferumaa no ryouri

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Suzuki Ryohei - Gekokujou Kyuuji
2) Mukai Osamu - Paripi Koumei

3) Matsushita Kouhei - Ichiban suki na hana

4) Muro Tsuyoshi - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru

5) Nishijima Hidetoshi - Kinou nani tabeta? Season 2

Source: The Television

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Leading Actress

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Kinami Haruka - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Koike Eiko - Kotatsu ga nai ie
3) Tabe Mikako - Ichiban suki na hana

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Hirose Arisu - My Second Aoharu
2) Kinami Haruka - Sexy Tanaka-san

3) Koike Eiko - Kotatsu ga nai ie

4) Nakama Yukie - Oooku Season 2

5) Tabe Mikako - Ichiban suki na hana

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Koike Eiko - Kotatsu ga nai ie
2) Kinami Haruka - Sexy Tanaka-san
3) Hirose Arisu - My Second Aoharu

4) Imada Mio - Ichiban suki na hana

5) Kanno Miho - Yuria-sensei no akai ito

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Kinami Haruka - Sexy Tanaka-san

2) Koike Eiko - Kotatsu ga nai ie

3) Tabe Mikako - Ichiban suki na hana

4) Nakama Yukie - Oooku Season 2

5) Matsumoto Honoka - Miwa-san narisumasu

Source: The Television

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Supporting Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Maiguma Katsuya - Sexy Tanaka-san

2) Yoshioka Hidetaka - Kotatsu ga nai ie

3) Maeda Gouki - Sexy Tanaka-san

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Michieda Shunsuke - My Second Aoharu
2) Hagiwara Riku - Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo 
3) Fukazawa Tatsuya - Kyou kara hitman
4) Yamada Yuuki - Dousuru Ieyasu
5) Ukisho Hidaka - Gifted Season 1

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Maiguma Katsuya - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Sakuma Ryuuto - Kotatsu ga nai ie
3) Kohinata Fumiyo - Gekokujou Kyuuji
4) Yoshioka Hidetaka - Kotatsu ga nai ie
5) Nakano Taiga - Ichiban suki na hana

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Maeda Gouki - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Maiguma Katsuya - Sexy Tanaka-san

3) Moriyama Mirai - Paripi Koumei

4) Yoshioka Hidetaka - Kotatsu ga nai ie

5) Kobayashi Kaoru - Kotatsu ga nai ie

Source: The Television

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Supporting Actress

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san

2) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
2) Okada Yui - Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo
3) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru
5) Yamamoto Maika - Kyou kara hitman

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu
2) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san

3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji
4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru
5) Kamishiraishi Moka - Paripi Koumei

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Nukumi Meru - Sexy Tanaka-san
2) Kitagawa Keiko - Dousuru Ieyasu

3) Kuroki Haru - Gekokujou Kyuuji

4) Hirate Yurina - Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru

5) Hara Nanoka - Nukarumi no shokutaku

Source: The Television

The 118th Drama Academy Awards (Autumn 2023) - Best Theme Song

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)

2) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)

3) Ashes by Superfly (Gekokujou Kyuuji)

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) I Wish by Naniwa Danshi (My Second Aoharu)
2) Crystals by Yuuka (Tatoe anata wo wasuretemo)
3) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)
4) MAGIC WORD by King & Prince (Kyou kara hitman)
5) Gifted by NEWS (Gifted Season 1)

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)

2) Ashes by Superfly (Gekokujou Kyuuji)

3) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)
4) Shiroiro kagerou by Aimer (Ooku Season 2)
5) I Wish by Naniwa Danshi (My Second Aoharu)

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Hana by Fujii Kaze (Ichiban suki na hana)

2) Dameotoko kazoeuta by Ishikawa Sayuri (Kotatsu ga nai ie)

3) Angry by The Rolling Stones (Uchi no bengoshi wa te ga kakaru)

4) DREAMER Acoustic ver. by EIKO i.e. Kamishiraishi Moka (Paripi Koumei)

5) My Muchuu by Hanaregumi (Miwa-san narisumasu)

Source: The Television

Quick Review #27: Parade

Title: Parade パレード

Currently available for viewing on: Netflix (subject to geographical location)

Rating: 6 /10

Recommended for: 

Those who like fantasy stories with a light touch on the meaning of life and death

Liked:

- Compared to the past Fujii Michihito films/dramas like "Village" or "Avalanche" which I watched before, this film had a warm and fuzzy vibe despite the theme being quite serious i.e. the afterlife and the regrets or things which the deceased cannot let go of which lead them to linger in the mortal world. Visuals of those in the afterlife zone had a fantastical touch with warm tones which contrasted with the greyish tone in the mortal world of human beings. The story flowed smoothly like a gentle river so it wasn't really emotional or dramatic.

- The acting from the star ensemble - all of them at the leading actor/actress level. They all got their moments to shine so the distribution of air time was relatively even as each character's background story was featured. If you are a fan of any of the cast members, this might not be satisfying enough for you though.

Disliked: 

- The discrepancies and loopholes in the story. For example, the dead aren't supposed to be able to touch anything and anyone in the mortal world. However, there were some developments which defied this rule and there was no plausible explanation for these exceptions so it really got on my nerves. If you can ignore these illogical parts, the story might be more palatable for you.

- The overall vibe of the film was relaxing but at the same time, it also lacked "high points" to leave an impression on me. It felt like nothing was addressed and answered and that it was purposely done in this way for the viewers to derive their own conclusions on the meaning of life and death. Not that this is a bad way of handling the material but I had the feeling that I ended up being none the wiser about what the director was trying to convey. Or maybe he didn't have any specific message to convey to begin with.

Preview of "Living no Matsunaga-san" - Winter 2024

Title: Living no Matsunaga-san / リビングの松永さん

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 9 January 2024

Timeslot: Tuesdays at 11pm

Broadcast by: Kansai TV

Original manga by: Iwashita Keiko

Theme Song: "puzzle" by Sexy Zone

Cast: Nakajima Kento, Takahashi Hikaru, Mukai Koji, Fujiwara Taiyu, Ookubo Sakurako & Kurokawa Tomoka

Preview of "Yamibaito Kazoku" - Winter 2024

Title: Yamibaito Kazoku / 闇バイト家族

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 12.12am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Opening theme song: "Angura" by idom

Ending theme song: "Ikki" by NEE

Cast: Suzuka Ouji, Yamamoto Maika, Maruyama Tomomi, Yamaguchi Yoshiyuki, Suwa Taro, Mitsu Satoshi, Natsuki Omi, Fukikoshi Mitsuru, Ayata Toshiki, Asou Yumi & Mitsuishi Ken

Preview of "Ossan's Love Returns" - Winter 2024

Title: Ossan's Love Returns / おっさんずラブ - リターンズ -

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official Twitter: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 11.15pm

Broadcast by: TV Asahi

Theme Song: "Lovin' Song" by Sukima Switch

Cast: Tanaka Kei, Hayashi Kento, Uchida Rio, Kaneko Daichi, Ito Shuko, Kojima Kazuya, Mashima Hidekazu, Ootsuka Nene, Yoshida Kotaro, Iura Arata & Miura Shohei

Preview of "Sayonara Maestro ~ Chichi to watashi no appassionato ~" - Winter 2024

Title: Sayonara Maestro ~ Chichi to watashi no appassionato ~ / さよならマエストロ～父と私のアパッシオノート～

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 14 January 2024

Timeslot: Sundays at 9pm

Broadcast by: TBS

Theme Song: "Takaramono" by Aina The End

Cast: Nishijima Hidetoshi, Ashida Mana, Miyazawa Hio, Araki Yuuko, Touma Ami, Sato Himi, Kumada Rinka, Ohnishi Riku, Ishida Yuriko, Fuchikami Yasushi, Tsuda Kanji, Mitsushima Shinnosuke, Tamayama Tetsuji & Nishida Toshiyuki

Preview of "Shin Kuukou Senkyo" - Winter 2024

Title: Shin Kuukou Senkyo / 新空港占拠

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 13 January 2024

Timeslot: Saturdays at 10pm

Broadcast by: NTV

Cast: Sakurai Sho, Higa Manami, Shiraishi Sei, Jesse, Katagiri Jin, Hamatsu Takayuki, Osada Seiya, Tomikawa Kazuhito, Gunpee, Tawaragi Tota, Yuki Moe, Yoshida Honoka, Takiuchi Kumi, Sonin, Tezuka Tooru, Kurosawa Asuka & Okunuki Kaoru (Cast for the 12 masked characters to be revealed later)

Preview of "Hakobiya" - Winter 2024

Title: Hakobiya / ハコビヤ

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 12 January 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 1.07am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Theme song: "gear5" by Kubota Kai

Ending theme song: "Rokugosen" by Orange Spiny Crab 

Cast: Tanabe Seiichi & Kageyama Yuka

Preview of "Kesenai watashi - Fukushuu no rensa -" - Winter 2024

Title: Kesenai watashi - Fukushuu no rensa - / 消せない私 - 復讐の連鎖 -

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 5 January 2024

Timeslot: Fridays at 12.30am

Broadcast by: NTV

Original manga by: Kuroda Shinobu

Theme Song: "Break Free" by NAQT VANE

Insert Song: "Rust" by NAQT VANE

Cast: Shida Sara, Hongo Kanata, Yoshimoto Miyu, Katayama Yuki, Kohinata Yuka, Yoshimura Sojiro, Asa Tatsumi, Nakajima Hiroko, Nakayama Saori, Saito Yoichiro & Emoto Tokio

Preview of "Nurse ga konkatsu" - Winter 2024

Title: Nurse ga konkatsu / ナースが婚活

Official website: here

Official TikTok: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 11 January 2024

Timeslot: Thursdays at 12.30am

Broadcast by: TV Tokyo

Original book by: Yanagawa Keiko

Theme song: "Candy Poppin'" by ENJIN

Ending theme song: "bae" by Noda Emi

Cast: Yada Akiko, Akutsu Nichika, Yui Ryoko & Nakabayashi Taiki

Guests: Hanamura Asuka, Jun Hana, Kojima Fujiko, Kitano Hinako, Nakamura Shizuka, Moriya Akane & Ochiai Motoki

Preview of "Hikaru kimi e" - NHK 2024 Taiga Drama

Title: Hikaru kimi e / 光る君へ

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

Official YouTube: here

O.A. Start Date: 7 January 2024

Timeslot: Sundays at 8pm

Broadcast by: NHK

Cast: Yoshitaka Yuriko, Emoto Tasuku, Kuroki Haru, Iura Arata, Yoshida Yo, Takahata Mitsuki, Machida Keita, Tamaoki Reo, Itaya Yuka, First Summer Uika, Takasugi Mahiro, Akiyama Ryuji, Miura Shohei, Watanabe Daichi, Hongo Kanata, Yusuke Santa Maria, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Kishitani Goro & Danta Yasunori

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Drama

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) VIVANT
2) Ranman
3) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta

Voters Ranking Top 5

1) Trillion Game

2) VIVANT

3) Knockin' on Locked Door

4) Usokon

5) Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) VIVANT
2) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
3) Hayabusa Shouboudan
4) Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun

5) Ranman

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) VIVANT

2) Ranman

3) Hayabusa Shouboudan

4) Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta

5) Hatsukoi, Zarari

Source: The Television

Preview of "Kimi ga kokoro wo kureta kara" - Winter 2024

Title: Kimi ga kokoro wo kureta kara / 君が心をくれたから

Official website: here

Official Instagram: here

Official X: here

O.A. Start Date: 8 January 2024

Timeslot: Mondays at 9pm

Broadcast by: FujiTV

Theme Song by: Utada Hikaru (title to be announced during first OA)

Cast: Nagano Mei, Yamada Yuuki, Shirasu Jin, Deguchi Natsuki, Hotaru Yukijiro, Sato Takashi, Tani Kyosuke, Hagiwara Mamoru, Saito Takumi, Matsumoto Wakana, Matobu Sei, Endo Kenichi & Yo Kimiko

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Leading Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT

2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman

3) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Meguro Ren - Trillion Game
2) Matsumura Hokuto - Knockin' on Locked Door
3) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
4) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
5) Kusakawa Takuya - Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman
3) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun
4) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan

5) Sugino Yosuke - Barakamon

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Sakai Masato - VIVANT
2) Kamiki Ryuunosuke - Ranman

3) Nakamura Tomoya - Hayabusa Shouboudan

4) Kazama Shunsuke - Hatsukoi, zarari

5) Akaso Eiji - Kocchi muite yo Mukai-kun

Source: The Television

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Leading Actress

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai
3) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Fukuhara Haruka - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~

3) Mori Nana - Manatsu no Cinderella

4) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~

5) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 
2) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari
3) Fukuhara Haruka - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~

4) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai

5) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Matsuoka Mayu - Saikou no kyoushi Ichinengo, watashi wa seitou ni sareta 

2) Wakamura Mayumi - Kono subarashiki sekai

3) Ono Karin - Hatsukoi, Zarari

4) Ito Sairi - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~

5) Mori Nana - Manatsu no Cinderella

Source: The Television

The 117th Drama Academy Awards (Summer 2023) - Best Supporting Actor

Overall Ranking Top 3

1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT

2) Shison Jun - Ranman

3) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT

Voters Ranking Top 5
1) Watanabe Shota - Usokon
2) Sano Hayato - Trillion Game 
3) Ninomiya Kazunari - VIVANT
4) Hagiwara Riku - Manatsu no Cinderella
5) Nishigaki Sho - Minato Shoji Coin Laundry 2

TV Reporters Ranking Top 5
1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT
2) Matsushita Kouhei - Saikou no kyoushi 1 nen go, watashi wa seitou ni sareta
3) Ninomiya Kazunari - VIVANT
4) Yasuda Ken - 18/40 ~ Futari nara yume mo koi mo ~
5) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT

Judges Ranking Top 5
1) Abe Hiroshi - VIVANT
2) Shison Jun - Ranman

3) Oda Yuji - Shikkou!! ~ Inu to watashi to shikkoukan ~

4) Yakusho Koji - VIVANT

5) Kaname Jun - Ranman

Source: The Television