Drama Prime Time Report – April 15th~17th

Ayase Haruka is tearing up in "JIN 2" (TBS)

Ayase Haruka is tearing up in "JIN 2" (TBS)

In Ayase Haruka’s case they aren’t exactly tears of joy, but I know that a lot of people cried happy tears when the first – extended – episode of the second season of “JIN” finally aired last Sunday.

Saturday is skipped as that day was rather irrelevant in terms of dramas.

On Friday, …


Cast members attend press conference for upcoming drama, “Inu wo Kau Iu Koto”

On April 11th, Kanjani8 member Nishikido Ryo and his fellow cast members Mizukawa Asami, Yamazaki Ryutaro, and Kuge Kokoro attended a press conference for their upcoming drama, “Inu wo Kau Iu Koto ~Sky to Wagaya no 180 Hi~”.

During the drama, Nishikido plays a father who decides to add a new addition to the family: an adorable Pomeranian puppy that …


Drama Prime Time Report – March 25th~27th

"Deka Wanko is some amazing stuff!"

"Deka Wanko is some amazing stuff!"

There are only a few dramas left until this season is completely over and we can fully anticipate all the new stories that are to come in April.

Last Friday “Akutou” and “ LADY” both aired their final episodes and were able recover some of their lost ground, unfortunately both finals actually decreased the …


Drama Prime Time Report – March 18th~20th

"Fuyu no Sakura" (TBS)

"Fuyu no Sakura" (TBS)

Friday, a.k.a the golden time slot, started with a strong TV premiere of “Gokusen: The Movie” (2009) on NTV. Unfortunately, the popularity of the movie led to lower ratings for the drama “Akuto“, as well as all the other specials on different channels. TBS decided to air a “KinSMA” special instead of the drama “LADY“, and …


Drama Prime Time Report – February 25th~27th

Beauty and the Muscle

Beauty and the Muscle

How did J-dramas fare for the days of February 25th to the 27th?

Takahashi Katsunori’s “Akuto” reached a new season high on Friday with 13.3%. However, “LADY” dropped down to a dangerous level once again. “Bartender” wasn’t able to stay above 10% as well, but it was  still ‘the winner’ for the 11:00PM time slot.

On Saturday, “Deka …


Nishikido Ryo to be the lead star for upcoming drama series

Kanjani8/NEWS member Nishikido Ryo will be the lead star for upcoming drama series, “Inu wo Kau to iukoto ~Sky to Wagaya no 180 nichi~“, which will start in April on TV Asahi (Every Friday at 11:15 PM).

In the drama, Nishikido will play as a father of two kids, while Mizukawa Asami plays his wife.

It will be a home drama in which …


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