Program List
- Family
NEW
わが家は楽し
After a long and dedicated career, Konosuke Hirayama looks forward to a peaceful retirement with his wife, Fumie. That is until he finds out that Fumie has a secret dream: she wants to open a book café, and she intends to use his retirement allowance to fund it, despite Konosuke’s strong disapproval. Fumie’s concerted efforts to persuade him fall flat, and soon, other family members begin to worry about the future of the elderly couple. Just when things seem uncertain, an unexpected event turns everything upside down.
- School Drama
ドラゴン桜
Our favorite gung-ho teacher is back! A few years ago, a group of struggling students at a low-ranked high school made it into Japan’s top college, Tokyo University – thanks to Kenji Sakuragi, a down-on-his-luck lawyer-turned-teacher. But soon afterward, he left the school and disappeared. Now another school has tracked him down and hired him, in hopes he can turn things around. So, Sakuragi makes his comeback, this time with the motto: “Times are tough! So get a move on!” Students are overwhelmed with choices and desperate for something to hold onto. With his profound belief in their ability, Kenji offers a ray of hope. But it won’t be easy! This gripping series depicts the anxieties of today’s youth and the problems faced by parents, and provides insights on how to get ahead professionally. You’ll understand why Kenji Sakuragi is still repeating his famous line, “Suck it up! Just get into Tokyo University!”