
Birthday:
05-02-1958
(66 years)
Birthplace:
Meguro, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Biography
Yasushi Akimoto is a Japanese record producer, lyricist, and television writer, best known for creating and producing some of Japan's top idol groups, Onyanko Club and the AKB48 franchise. Total sales of the singles he has written exceed 100 million copies, making him the best-selling lyricist in Japan.
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Decade - AKB48's 10 Year Trajectory
Act like Self
event2015
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Covers 10 years of AKB48 history from 2005 - 2015
The Suicide Song
Writer (2 ep.)
event2007 star_border 5.2
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Original story by Yasushi AKIMOTO, writer of the mega hit movie One Missed Call (Chakushin Ari) series. As the project was in development with an idea of an "infectious song (Densen-Uta)", one of the staff called out..."There was a real Densen-Uta!" He discovers on the internet of a song back in 1933, Hungary, which caused mysterious deaths of many people. In "Densen-Uta", high school girls get mixed up in the Japanese version of this infectious song, and with the help of third rate gossip magazine reporter, tries to solve the mystery and horror behind the song. They come to know just how real, an urban legend can become.
One Missed Call
Novel (2 ep.)
event2008 star_border 5.4
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Several people start receiving voice-mails from their future selves -- messages which include the date, time, and some of the details of their deaths.
HINATAZAKA46 Live Online,YES!with YOU!
Producer (2 ep.)
event2020
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「HINATAZAKA46 Live Online,YES!with YOU!」is a concert by Hinatazaka46 that was live-streamed on 31st July 2021.
One Missed Call
Author (2 ep.)
event2003 star_border 6.2
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People mysteriously start receiving voicemail messages from their future selves, in the form of the sound of them reacting to their own violent deaths, along with the exact date and time of their future death, listed on the message log. The plot thickens as the surviving characters pursue the answers to this mystery which could save their lives.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2008
Producer (2 ep.)
event2008
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2008 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2008) was held from January 21 to January 24, 2008 at Shibuya AX. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2009
Producer (2 ep.)
event2009
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2009 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2009) was held from January 18 to January 21, 2009 at Shibuya AX. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2010
Producer (2 ep.)
event2010
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2010 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2010) was held from January 21 to January 24, 2010 at Shibuya AX. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/SDN48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2011
Producer (2 ep.)
event2011
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AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2011 is AKB48's 4th Request Hour. A voting ticket was included in Beginner's limited edition. All songs out at the time of voting were available to vote, with the exception of the medleys in A3 and K3, Sakura no Hanabiratachi 2008, the Baby! Baby! Baby! remixes, AKB's cover of Idoling!!!'s Moteki no Uta, Ganbare!, 3seconds, Love Wars, and Stargazer.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012
Producer (2 ep.)
event2012
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2012 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2012) was held from January 19 to January 22, 2012 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/SDN48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2013
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2013 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2013) was held from January 24 to January 27, 2013 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/HKT48/SDN48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2014
Producer (2 ep.)
event2014
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 200 2014 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト200 2014) was held from January 23 to January 26, 2014 at Tokyo Dome City Hall, and then on April 6th, 2014 at Saitama Super Arena. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/HKT48/SDN48 original songs.
AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 1035 2015
Producer (2 ep.)
event2015
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 1035 2015 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト1035 2015) was held from January 21 to January 25, 2015 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/HKT48/SDN48/JKT48/SNH48 original songs, also including songs from solo and sub-units singles.
AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016
Producer (2 ep.)
event2016
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The AKB48 Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2016) was held from January 22 to January 24, 2016 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/HKT48/SDN48/JKT48/SNH48 original songs.
AKB48 Tandoku Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016
Producer (2 ep.)
event2016
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The AKB48 Tandoku Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2016 (AKB48 単独リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2016) was held from January 16 to January 18, 2016 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48 original songs.
AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2017
Producer (2 ep.)
event2017
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The AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2017 (AKB48 リクエストアワー セットリストベスト100 2017) was held from January 21 to January 22, 2017 at Tokyo Dome City Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite AKB48/SKE48/NMB48/HKT48/NGT48/SDN48 original songs.
AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2018
Producer (2 ep.)
event2018
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AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 100 2018 is AKB48's 12th Request Hour. A voting ticket was included in 11gatsu no Anklet.
AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2020
Producer (2 ep.)
event2020
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AKB48 Group Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2020 is AKB48's 14th Request Hour.
Mayu Watanabe Graduation Concert ~may all your dream come true~
Writer (2 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7
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"Watanabe Mayu Graduation Concert ~Minna no Yume ga Kanaimasu you ni~" (渡辺麻友卒業コンサート~みんなの夢が叶いますように~) is Watanabe Mayu's graduation concert. The concert was held at Saitama Super Arena on October 31, 2017. the DVD released on December 27 2017. Mayu Watanabe is AKB48 third generation ace which is so popular among Japanese people, many describe her as an ortodox idol.
One Missed Call 3: Final
Characters (2 ep.)
event2006 star_border 5.7
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The timid, young Asuka is bullied by her classmates. When they embark on a class field trip to Korea, Asuka plans revenge by sending them a cursed phone message they can either pass on or die.
Matsui Rena SKE48 Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~2588 DAYS~
Writer (2 ep.)
event2015
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Matsui Rena SKE48 Graduation Concert in Toyota Stadium ~2588 DAYS~ (松井玲奈・SKE48卒業コンサートin豊田スタジアム~2588DAYS~) is an SKE48 Summer Concert that was held in Toyota Stadium on August 29 and August 30, 2015.
HKT48 Miyawaki Sakura Graduation Concert ~Bouquet~
Musical (2 ep.)
event2021
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HKT48 Miyawaki Sakura Graduation Concert ~Bouquet~ was a concert held by HKT48, on June 19th, 2021, in Marine Messe Fukuoka. It was Miyawaki Sakura's graduation concert.
Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~
Musical (2 ep.)
event2021
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Minegishi Minami Graduation Concert ~Sakura no Sakanai Haru wa Nai~ (峯岸みなみ卒業コンサート〜桜の咲かない春はない〜) was an AKB48 concert held on May 22nd, 2021, at the Pia Arena MM.
Kimi to mitai kowai hanashi
Writer (2 ep.)
event1992
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An omnibus of three stories by three directors competing on the theme of erotic-horror suspense.
Seventh Code
Production Supervisor (2 ep.)
event2013 star_border 5.6
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Akiko, a young woman, comes to Vladivostok to meet Matsunaga, a young businessman she has met in Tokyo only once. Akiko finally finds Matsunaga. However, he leaves her again, warning her not to trust strangers in a foreign country. She tries to follow him, but she is attacked by thugs and dumped on the outskirts of town.
SHINODA MARIKO GRADUATION CONCERT
Musician (2 ep.)
event2013
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Shinoda Mariko, the only 1,5 gen of AKB48 graduation concert. held in Fukuoka Yahoo Auction Dome
Tokyo Dome 1st Day Akimoto Sayaka Graduation Ceremony
Sound Director (2 ep.)
event2013
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Akimoto Sayaka, AKB48 1st generation member graduation held in Tokyo Dome
Maeda Atsuko's Tearjerking Graduation Announcement in Saitama Super Arena
Sound Director (2 ep.)
event2012 star_border 7
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Gyomu Renraku. Tanomuzo, Katayama Bucho! in Saitama Super Arena (業務連絡。頼むぞ、片山部長! in さいたまスーパーアリーナ, "Business Contract. I'll Ask, Katayama Director! in Saitama Super Arena") was AKB48's Spring Concert in 2012, held in Saitama Super Area. The concert was renamed after Maeda Atsuko's graduation announcement to Maeda Atsuko no Namida Sotsugyou Sengen! in Saitama Super Arena - Gyomu Renraku. Tanomuzo, Katayama Bucho! - (前田敦子の涙卒業宣言! in さいたまスーパーアリーナ ~業務連絡。頼むぞ、片山部長!~ "Maeda Atsuko's Graduation Declaration of Tears in Saitama Super Arena - Business Contract. I'll Ask, Katayama Director! - ") With the participation of SKE48, NMB48, HKT48, SDN48 and JKT48, 3 different shows were done in the time span of 3 days, from March 23 - March 25, 2012. This is the concert where Maeda Atsuko famously made her graduation announcement.
Tokyo Dome 2nd Day Itano Tomomi Graduation Concert
Sound Director (2 ep.)
event2013
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Itano Tomomi is an AKB48 first generation member and also top seven most populer member
Jusei: Last Drop of Blood
Director (2 ep.)
event2003 star_border 5.5
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After serving a jail sentence, a former leading yakuza (Takaaki Ishibashi) has gone straight. He has married and is now holding a regular job. However, he is continually harrassed by a police inspector who cannot forgive his past. Meanwhile a major gang war erupts. With his former gang in danger of being exterminated, will his loyalties draw him back in?
The Last Recipe
Other (2 ep.)
event2017 star_border 6.8
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A famous chef who is tasked with tracking down a 70-year-old missing recipe.
AKB48 5 Big Dome Concert Tour
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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AKB48 2013 Manatsu no Dome Tour ~Mada mada, Yaranakya Ikenai koto ga aru~, is AKB48's summer concert, along with Nissan Stadium. Instead of just one dome concert, AKB48 will be touring Japan's 5 Big Domes as a concert instead.
Spring Unit Festival
Producer (2 ep.)
event2021
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The Spring Unit Festival is the first day of the "Hinatazaka46 Debut 2nd Anniversary Special 2days" event. Songs picked by fans were performed and live-streamed from a concert hall without an audience.
As the River Flows
Director (2 ep.)
event2000
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2000 live-action Japanese film.
SKE48 Spring Concert 2012
Producer (2 ep.)
event2012
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"SKE Senyou Gekijou wa Aki made ni Dekiru no ka?" was SKE48's Spring Concert in 2012, held in Nippon Gaishi Hall, Nagoya. 2 different shows were done in the time span of 2 days, from April 14 - April 15, 2012. This concert was the graduation concert of SKE48 members Mano Haruka, Ono Haruka, and Yamada Erika.
Hinatazaka46 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE
Producer (2 ep.)
event2022
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Hinatazaka46 3rd Anniversary MEMORIAL LIVE was held over 2 days on 30th and 31st March of 2022 at the Tokyo Dome
SKE48 Spring Concert 2013
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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Kawaranai Koto. Zutto Nakama na Koto ("Much Won't Change. We'll Always be Friends") was SKE48's Spring Concert in 2013, held in Nippon Gaishi Hall, Nagoya. The concert acts as a farewell and graduating stage for Tabidachi Sotsugyou-gumi. 3 different shows were done in the time span of 2 days, from April 13 - April 14, 2013.
SKE48 Winter Concert 2015
Producer (2 ep.)
event2015
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SKE48 WINTER CONCERT 2015 "NAGOYA" RESTARTS. ~Return of JURINA~ is SKE48's 2015 Winter Concert. The concert was held on November 28 and November 29, 2015 at Nagoya Congress Center Century Hall with a total of 4 shows.
SKE48 Spring Concert 2018
Producer (2 ep.)
event2018
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"SKE48 Tandoku Concert 10-Shuunen Totsunyuu Haru no Fan Matsuri! ~Tomodachi 100-nin Dekiru ka na?" is a concert that was held by SKE48 in Nippon Gaishi Hall on April 28, 2018. "SKE48 Tandoku Concert ~Sakae Fan Nyuugakushiki~" is a concert that was held by SKE48 in Saitama Super Arena on March 31, 2018.
AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Concert
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai "Shirokuro tsukeyou janai ka!", also known as AKB Fair at Nippon Budoukan, is AKB48's spring concert, including its sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. The last solo group performance was by AKB48.
AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - HKT48 Concert
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai "Shirokuro tsukeyou janai ka!", also known as AKB Fair at Nippon Budoukan, is AKB48's spring concert, including its sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. The 3rd group to perform is HKT48. This is their first concert held at the Nippon Budoukan.
AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - NMB48 Concert
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013 star_border 10
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AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai "Shirokuro tsukeyou janai ka!", also known as AKB Fair at Nippon Budoukan, is AKB48's spring concert, including its sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. The second group to perform is NMB48. This is their first concert held at the Nippon Budoukan.
AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - AKB48 Group Concert
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai "Shirokuro tsukeyou janai ka!", also known as AKB Fair at Nippon Budoukan, is AKB48's spring concert, including its sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. On the final day of the event, all 4 groups joined hands and performed 2 concerts as the AKB48 Group.
Zenkoku Ohisama-ka Keikaku 2021
Producer (2 ep.)
event2021
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Zenkoku Ohisama-ka Keikaku 2021 was Hinatazaka46's third concert tour (first as Hinatazaka46). It was held from September 15th to October 20th, 2021.
Hiragana Omotenashi Kai
Producer (2 ep.)
event2016
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Hiragana Keyakizaka46 held their first solo Public Event "Hiragana Omotenashi Kai" in Akasaka Blitz on 28 October 2016.
SKE to kekkai shukai. "Hako de ose!"
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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SKE48 National Tour: SKE to kekkai shukai. "Hako de ose!" is SKE48's first large national tour. It was announced during the AKB48 5 Big Dome Concert Tour Nagoya Dome performance on August 17, 2013.
SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2010
Producer (2 ep.)
event2010
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SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 30 2010 ~Kami-kyoku wa dore da?~ was SKE's first solo Request Hour concert. A voting ticket was included in Aozora Kataomoi's Regular Edition and all the songs from S1, S2, S3, KII1, KII2 and single songs including AKB's A-Sides from 10nen Zakura to Sakura no Shiori (Including Majisuka Rock'n'Roll) were available to vote. The Request Hour concert was held on July 31, 2010 at Nagoya International Convention Center, Century Hall.
The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2011
Producer (2 ep.)
event2011 star_border 10
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The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2011 ~Fan Sorezore no Kamikyokutachi~ was held from November 26 to November 27, 2011 at Nagoya Century Hall. Fans made their voices heard by voting for their favorite SKE48 singles/albums/stage songs. The DVD was released on June 23, 2012.
SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2012
Producer (2 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6
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The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2012 was held from October 11 to October 12, 2012 at Zepp Nagoya. Fans voted for their favorite SKE48 singles/albums/stage songs. The DVD of the concert was released on March 9th, 2013.
SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2013
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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The SKE48 Request Hour Setlist Best 50 2013 was held from October 10 to October 11, 2013 at Aichi Arts Center.
Himawarigumi 1st Stage - Boku no Taiyou
Producer (2 ep.)
event2008
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Boku no Taiyou is AKB48's Himawarigumi 1st Stage (Himawarigumi 1).
Himawarigumi 2nd Stage - Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai
Producer (2 ep.)
event2008
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Yume wo Shinaseru Wake ni Ikanai is AKB48's Himawarigumi (Team A, Team K) 2nd Stage (Himawarigumi 2).
Team E 3rd Stage - Boku no Taiyou
Producer (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 8
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Boku no Taiyou is SKE48's Team E 3rd Stage (E3). The stage is a revival from Himawarigumi 1st Stage.
Team H - Hakata Legend
Producer (2 ep.)
event2014
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Hakata Legend is HKT48's Team H 1st Waiting Stage (H-W1).
Team H 1st Stage - Te wo Tsunaginagara
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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Te wo Tsunaginagara is HKT48's Team H 1st Stage (H1). The stage is a revival from Team S 2nd Stage.
AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai - SKE48 Concert
Producer (2 ep.)
event2013
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AKB48 Group Rinji Soukai "Shirokuro tsukeyou janai ka!", also known as AKB Fair at Nippon Budoukan, is AKB48's spring concert, including its sister groups SKE48, NMB48 and HKT48. The first performance of this series was led by SKE48.
Girls in the Psychic Club
Executive Producer (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 6.3
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Nobuhiro Yamashita shoots the adaption of the City Lights manga by Hiroyuki Ohashi with three members of the Nogizaka46 idol pop band. The story is told on three levels: Documentary-style on-set where we see the film being made and the idols struggling with their roles, the resulting movie which revolves around three girls in a psychic research club discovering a classmate with super powers who turns out to be an alien and a stage adaptation of the film with the same characters.
Keyaki Republic 2017
Producer (2 ep.)
event2017
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Welcome to the Republic of Keyaki! Keyakizaka46 held their first outdoor live Keyaki Kyowakoku 2017 at the Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest on July 22 and 23. The chart-sweeping idol group performed hit songs like Silent Majority, Futari Saison and Eccentric at the exciting show.
Keyaki Republic 2018
Producer (2 ep.)
event2018
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3-day joint concert held by Keyakizaka46 and Hiragana Keyaki, "Keyaki Kyowakoku 2018" held at Fuji-Q Highland in July 2018.
Keyaki Republic 2019
Producer (2 ep.)
event2019
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Keyakizaka46's outdoors one-man live 'Keyaki Kyowakoku 2019' was held from July 5th to 7th 2019 at Fuji-Q Highland Conifer Forest.
MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai
Producer (2 ep.)
event2021
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MEMORIAL LIVE: 2nd Hinatansai is the 2nd day of the "Hinatazaka46 Debut 2nd Anniversary Special 2days" event. The concert was held in front of a live audience of 746 and live streamed.
The Day I Depart
Screenplay (2 ep.)
event2007 star_border 6
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When elephants are about to die, they will leave their herd and die alone. When a person knows that he is about to die, what will he choose? It's lung cancer, and it has already metastasized. There are probably 6 months left. It's a story about a man's last few steps in his life. It's probably quite different from the elephants.
Thriller CRT
Writer (2 ep.)
event1991 star_border 7
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A creepy anthology about a homicidal little girl, a woman being stalked, a dentist and a man struggling to keep his eyes open on the road.
Idols' Tears: Documentary of SKE48
Producer (2 ep.)
event2015
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The movie features the history of SKE48 from the first auditions up to 2015.
The Not Polly
Story (2 ep.)
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Polly, the most beautiful and popular girl in school, wakes up after a party to find that she is trapped in a morgue, apparently dead, with no reflection, no pulse and no heartbeat. To make matters worse, she has been possessed.
Sashihara Rino Graduation Concert 〜Sayonara Sashihara Rino〜
Music Director (2 ep.)
event2019
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Sashihara Rino Graduation Concert 〜Sayonara Sashihara Rino〜 (〜指原莉乃 卒業コンサート ~さよなら、指原莉乃〜) is Sashihara Rino's graduation concert. This concert was held at Yokohama Stadium on April 28, 2019.
Ice
Original Story (2 ep.)
event2008 star_border 5.3
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By A.D. 2010, all men have died off quickly due to a dramatic change in the environment and an unknown contaminant. The population decreased to the lowest number ever seen...until only the women were left alive. They live huddled in small corners of a world mostly reclaimed by nature. There are those who accept their inevitable extinction and live a carefree life... There are those who try to continue on the race with the help of science... It is a society of constant conflict over their differences of principles and policies. The story takes place in the center of Tokyo. It is one of the places left for them. The conflict over the specimen of ICE and the chance it may provide to save humanity begins
Hinatazaka46's Happy Train Tour 2023 in Osaka Castle Hall
Producer (2 ep.)
event2023
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Hinatazaka46 Happy Train Tour 2023 is a tour held by Hinatazaka46. The tour started on August 30th, 2023, and is scheduled to finish on December 10th, 2023.
Hiragana Christmas 2018
Producer (2 ep.)
event2018
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Hiragana Christmas 2018 was a Hiragana Keyakizaka46 concert that took place from December 11 to December 13, 2018. It was the first Christmas concert held by Hiragana Keyakizaka46.
HINAKURI 2022
Director (2 ep.)
event2022
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Hinakuri 2022 was a Hinatazaka46 concert held on December 17-18, 2022. It was their fifth Christmas concert (fourth as Hinatazaka46). It was also Miyata Manamo's final concert as a member.
Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love
Original Story (2 ep.)
event1997
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Morihara was left a widower 8 years ago when his wife passed away. He attends his first mixer party under the guidance of his daughter. There he meets Fumika and starts conversation. Morihara is too shy to show his love since he is much older than Fumika. On learning that Fumika goes to England to study about English Tea, Morihara rushes to the airport but his effort is in vain. He takes out his dead wife's photo and consults her: "I love Fumika, what should I do?"
Yamagata Scream
Writer (2 ep.)
event2009 star_border 8
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High school seniors Mikayo, Chuko and Kei are forced to join a historical research club to fulfill a graduation requirement. Their teacher, Mr. Kachi, plans a mandatory club trip to a small village called Oshakabe in Yamagata prefecture to study remnants of an ancient clan of warriors called the ochimusha who displayed legendary cowardice in battle. When they arrive, the local villagers hold a special ceremony and construct a "super shrine". As a result, an 800-year seal is broken, unleashing a curse that causes the ochimusha to rise from the grave.
One Missed Call 2
Novel (2 ep.)
event2005 star_border 6.1
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A Japanese restaurant cook/owner dies after answering his daughter's cellphone. Other people are getting strange, same ringtone calls as well and dying painfully. It happened in Taiwan as well. Can the police stop it if it's a ghost?
Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony
Producer (2 ep.)
event2022
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Watanabe Miho Graduation Ceremony was Watanabe Miho's graduation ceremony. It was held on June 28th, 2022 at Tokyo International Forum Hall A and was also livestreamed.
Manhattan Kiss
Director (2 ep.)
event1992
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An adult love story written and directed by Yasushi Akimoto of "Goodbye Mama" and shot on location in New York. Haruko and Natsuko are sisters who get along like friends. One day, her younger sister Natsuko visited her older sister Haruko in New York. However, the real purpose of Natsuko's trip to the United States was to meet her affair partner Mami Okawa, who left her without saying anything and was transferred to New York. Natsuko immediately visits Okawa and introduces her to her older sister .
Azuki-chan the Movie
Graphic Novel (2 ep.)
event1995
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Valentine's Day is approaching and Azuki and Kaoru have their minds full with getting gifts for Yuunosuke and Ken.
Goodbye Mama
Director (2 ep.)
event1991
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A successful office lady, who has made herself sexually available to a doctor, has her routine disrupted when her former boyfriend's son appears in her life. She is not connected to the boy, but his father has been in an accident.
Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou
Original Story (2 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.5
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Movie adaptation of the japanese drama of the same name. This movie, scheduled to hit theaters nationwide in October, will feature Johnny’s Jr. members Iwamoto Hikaru, Sakuma Daisuke, Abe Ryohei, Watanabe Shota, Fukasawa Tatsuya, and Miyadate Ryota in addition to AKB48’s Team 4 members Kato Rena, Takeuchi Miyu, Kawaei Rina, Takahashi Juri, and Ichikawa Miori.
Before I Knew It, I Was Here: Documentary of Nogizaka46
Writer (2 ep.)
event2019 star_border 7.5
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The second documentary for Nogizaka46.
Keyakizaka46 LIVE at Tokyo Dome ~ARENA TOUR 2019 FINAL~
Producer (2 ep.)
event2020
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Keyakizaka46's concert held at Tokyo Dome on September 18th and 19th, 2019 marking the end of their 2019 Arena Tour.
Our Lies and Truths: Documentary of Keyakizaka46
Producer (2 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.5
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Keyakizaka46's first documentary film.
Third Year Debut: The Documentary of Hinatazaka46
Producer (2 ep.)
event2020 star_border 5.5
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The first documentary for Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46.
Remotely Killed
Writer (2 ep.)
event2020 star_border 6.3
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During the stay home period after the declaration of a state of emergency, six high school classmates gather remotely and discuss the truth of a former classmate who died from suicide. However, they begin to get involved in a real-time serial murder.
Birdcage of Horrors
Producer (2 ep.)
event1999
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A murder mystery told in one-minute clips — one for each day of the year — filmed specifically for the SEGA Dreamcast console. It tells the story of Nao Tsunoda, a 16-year-old schoolgirl who moves to Tokyo’s Grauenheim apartment complex. One day, Nao’s life turns into a nightmare when she suddenly discovers the headless corpse of her neighbor on the roof of the house — and a chain of brutal murders continues, becoming clear that a psychopath is hunting the apartment building's inhabitants.
Remotely Killed: Behind the Scenes of Murder
Writer (2 ep.)
event2020 star_border 10
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This is the 58 minutes Hulu version which contains spoiler/reveals throughout the special.
Walking My Life
Original Story (2 ep.)
event2007 star_border 5
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A 48-year-old company chief, Yukihiro Fujiyama (Koji Yakusho) goes to a hospital. There he discovered that he has got terminal lung cancer and will die within half a year. He declines any treatment and decides to go to see some people he has not met for years, to write farewell letters to his family, relatives and friends...
Deceiving Idol
Producer (12 ep.)
event2012 star_border 7.3
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The story revolves around the 38-year-old Shijimi Usa (Watanabe), who is a high school classical literature teacher. Her students are mean to her, but they do not realize that she has another identity. Outside of school, she lies about her age to be active as the super popular 17-year-old Idol Singer Mayu Watanabe, whom the students adore. The show aired on TV Tokyo on Fridays starting from January 13, 2012 to April 7, 2012 with 12 episodes.
Azuki-chan
Graphic Novel (117 ep.)
event1995 star_border 8.2
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Azusa Noyama is a 12-year-old girl student, taking 5th grade, but everyone knows her as Azuki-Chan, nickname that she dislikes. Yuunosuke Ogasawara, a new student, asks her about her nickname, saying that he likes it. Azuki falls in love with him, and they start going out together. They share a diary, and become boyfriend and girlfriend.
One Missed Call
Original Story (10 ep.)
event2005 star_border 7.1
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Yumi, a writer of a science magazine, witnesses a mysterious death of a high school girl who received a "one missed call" from her own cell phone, two weeks in the future. The disturbing message on the cell phone turns out to be the screams of the victim.
Hatsumori Bemars
Writer (12 ep.)
event2015 star_border 7.4
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The park of Hatsumori, where Nanase and her friends grew, is in danger of being erased. Will it and its memories survive? Its future will be decided on a softball competition.
22/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni)
Producer (12 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7
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One day, Miu Takigawa suddenly receives a letter notifying her that she has been chosen as a member of a brand-new project. Half in disbelief, she heads over to the location stated on the letter. There, she finds seven other girls summoned there in the same fashion. The girls behold a giant, top-secret facility. They stand in bewilderment as they are told: "You are going to debut for a major record label as an idol group." A new kind of idol, never-before-seen, is about to be born here...
The Complex: Prologue
Executive Producer (12 ep.)
event2013 star_border 5
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"The Complex-Prologue" is a spin-off of horror movie "The Complex".
A young boy named Minoru becomes involved in a mysterious phenomenon and horror experience.
Let's Meet at Hinatazaka
Producer (242 ep.)
event2019 star_border 8.5
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Hinatazaka46's variety show following the format of the prequel Hiragana Oshi after the group changed their name from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 to Hinatazaka46. The show started on 7th April 2019 and is aired every Sunday late night 1:05 am JST.
Sailor Zombie
Original Story (12 ep.)
event2014 star_border 8
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Sailor Zombie was a TV-Tokyo Drama which featured members of AKB48 in its main casts, some of their guests are also from AKB48. It's title theme song Sailor Zombie was sung by the sub-unit Milk Planet who are also in the Drama as narrators.
Who Is the Sender?
Original Concept (40 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7.5
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Kuwazuru Mitsuki is a second year student at Arakawa Nishi High School. One day, her homeroom teacher, Tachibana, suddenly announces the start of the "Letter Game", where every student has to write a letter with his/her true feelings to each of the classmates. However, the "letter" will not include the sender's name. At first, there were a lot of bad jokes and silly "letters", but they slowly accelerate to revealing secrets and confessions, which make everyone question, "Who is the sender?" and "Who will be named next?" This game allows the students to become more aware of each other's hidden worries and thoughts, which slowly deepens the bond among the classmates. Meanwhile, Mitsuki tries to search for the sender of the letter sent to her and she discovers a secret hidden in this "letter game".
Dr. Chocolate
Creator (10 ep.)
event2023 star_border 8.5
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Two years ago, Noda Tetsuya worked as a doctor. He was a medical intern trained by cardiac surgeon Terashima Koichi. One day, Koichi and his wife were murdered. At that time, Tetsuya lost his right hand. Koichi and his wife left behind their 8-year-old daughter Terashima Yui. Now, Noda teams up with Yui to lead an illegal secret surgery team, whose ultimate purpose is to find the truth behind the death of her parents. To hire the black market surgery team, a fee of 100 million yen in cash is required as well as an NDA requirement and chocolate. The team are able to save the lives of patients no matter the circumstances, but a newspaper reporter begins to chase after them.
All Night Fujiko
Producer (1 ep.)
event2023
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A late night variety show featuring 15 college students. The show is a 2 hour live broadcast every Friday midnight.
Ari yo Saraba
Screenstory (12 ep.)
event1994
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Rock 'n' roll superstar Eikichi Yazawa plays a substitute high school biology teacher whose clumsy social skills steadily mature as he helps his students struggle to balance work, school and extracurricular activities. The result is a heartwarming drama of the mentoring role of teachers during the difficult transition to adulthood.
Investigation Division 1
Screenplay (6 ep.)
event2022 star_border 7
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The First Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Department, which is based in the Dai-Tokyo Police Station , is headed by Keiichiro Funakoshi, the Chief of the First Investigation Division . This is a department that specializes in considerations that lead to solutions.
Along with Ryu Fujii , a new detective who was newly assigned for some reason , they lead to the solution of many difficult cases one after another while colliding with each other's strengths.
Kyouen NG
Screenstory (7 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.5
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"No co-starring" between popular actor Toyama Eiji and actress Ohzono Hitomi is an open secret in the industry.
The couple used to date but they broke up after an event. Since then, they have never co-star in the same work. However, this will be the first time in 25 years that the duo will co-star in a large-scale drama as lead roles. Moreover, the other actors who are also participating in the drama also mentioned "no co-starring" among each other.
Will the two be able to work in harmony after many years of resentment? Will the drama be able to complete successfully?
Crow's Blood
Executive Producer (6 ep.)
event2016 star_border 6.8
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As science is growing ever closer to the taboo field of regenerative medicine, a mysterious new student named Maki Togawa begins attending the International Dolly Girls' College. Soon after, a series of strange and horrific events occur in and around the school, seemingly in the proximity of or due to new student Maki.
Majisuka Academy
Original Concept (78 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7.5
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Two transfer students, Atsuko Maeda and Onizuka Daruma came at the all-girls school Majisuka Gakuen. In this school violence and fighting are common among the Yankee students. Noisy and trouble maker Daruma made a fuss as soon as she entered the school, win in her first fight but then was beaten easily by another gang shortly after. In contrary to Daruma's bold-but-powerless attitude, Maeda who is truthfully a strong girl despite of her silent nature found Daruma is beaten by Team Hormon before her. The word "Majisuka?" (means are you serious?) instantly awaken her true nature and made her won the battle against Daruma's attackers easily, thus made a big fuss at the school and the news even reached the strongest fighting group, Rappapa. Afterwards, Daruma acknowledged Maeda as her boss and as a result the friendship between the two girls began to grow along with their fights with fellow students at their school.
Would You Like to Play Da Capo?
Screenplay (10 ep.)
event2023 star_border 5
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Eight men and women with heavy debts, are trapped in a situation where they cannot survive. The eight people are invited by a mysterious man named Ninomiya, an agent of Mr. X, to play a "lottery game" at a permanently closed hotel. The game involves risking their lives and their money. Who is Mr. X and what is the purpose of the game?
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Mendol ~ Ikemen Aidoru
Creator (10 ep.)
event2008 star_border 6.5
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Mendol is the story of three girls named Asahi, Nami, and Hinata, aspiring idols who have repeatedly failed in their auditions. One day, they witness a serious crime, and they are forced to flee from the culprits. Fortunately, they are saved by a producer who is willing to let them debut, but they have to hide their true identities and dress up as boys instead.
So Long!
Creator (10 ep.)
event2013 star_border 7.3
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AKB48 Drama split in 3 parts for each team
Team A story: Kawakami Fukaba is the only remaining member of the Broadcasting Club. While she was cleaning the clubroom, she encountered a strange cassette player that connects her to another member of the club 8 years earlier.
Team K story: Miho is annoyed at her younger sister Tsubasa, who is trying to make her participate in a piano competition. Unknown to Miho, Tsubasa is hiding something from her.
Team B story: Asuka keeps a blog titled "Tsuki ga nai Sora" (Moonless Sky), where she writes about all her problems. The only person who comments on the blog is called Spaceboy (6B6), and seems to know more about Asuka than anyone in her class.
My Lover's Secret
Creator (10 ep.)
event2017 star_border 8
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When Rei Okumori was in the 3rd grade of middle school, he killed his father to protect his mother Akiko. His father physically abused his mother. They buried his dead body in their yard and made it appear he went missing. Since that time, they kept they their secret and did not tell anyone.
8 years later, Rei Okumori is now a law school student and pursuing his dream of becoming a lawyer. At his law school, he meets Sawa Tachibana who hopes to become a public prosecutor. They fall in love and Rei Okumori wants to marry Sawa Tachibana. He begins to receive a message from someone that knows his secret.
Zambi
Creator (10 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.8
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After the school bus breaks, the Freesia Academy students end up spending the night in a village in the middle of nowhere. But back at school, sinister things begin to happen. "In 7 days, we will be gone from this world".
Your Turn To Kill
Creator (10 ep.)
event2019 star_border 7.4
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Nana and Shota are a newlywed couple and Nana is 15 years older than Shota. Nana works as a designer and Shota works as a gym trainer. They both enjoy mystery. The newlywed couple then move to an apartment and they attend a resident’s meeting there. Nana and Shota become involved in murder cases that take place at the apartment. Residents get murdered one by one. Some residents have a motive, but those suspects have an alibi. Because of this, an arrest has yet to be made.
Who Killed Daigoro Tokuyama?
Creator (10 ep.)
event2016 star_border 7.9
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One morning, students find their homeroom teacher Tokuyama Daigoro’s body on the floor of the classroom. A strange school life begins as the students work hard to hide the presence of their teacher's corpse in their classroom. Other teachers from the Academy, their homeroom teacher's wife, his mistress, police, and reporters... One-by-one they visit the classroom and the students face the risk of being discovered. Is it possible to continue to hide it?! And who was it who killed him?!
Nogizakatte, Doko?
Creator (10 ep.)
event2011 star_border 9
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Nogizakatte, Doko? (乃木坂って、どこ??) is Nogizaka46's TV show hosted by the Bananaman comedy duo, Osamu Shitara and Yuki Himura. The show usually feature the members' Senbatsu Selections and several other segments.
Nogizaka Under Construction
Creator (10 ep.)
event2015 star_border 7.2
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Nogizaka46 is making a big leap forward right now!
Their activities range from live performances, varieties, dramas, movies, and models.
In order to give these girls even more momentum, this program will challenge various projects that bring out new aspects and charms of the members!!!
Dasada
Creator (10 ep.)
event2020 star_border 8
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“DASADA is a drama set on an all-girls’ highschool. Days went by with nothing worthy of note going on – until the class’ resident most ‘dasai’ (lame) girl kick-started a fashion line brand called ‘DASADA’. A story of friendship and chasing after one’s dream.
Guilty Flag
Creator (10 ep.)
event2021 star_border 7.8
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Ryōsuke Sagara is an ordinary salaryman and he works for a mid-size shipping company. He is a good-natured person. His family consists of his wife Maho, high school student daughter and elementary school student son. Maho works part-time at a supermarket. They are a happy family, but Maho and their two children suddenly disappear. There are no clues about their disappearance. Ryōsuke gets the attention of the media and public. He tries to find the truth behind his family's disappearance with the help of his subordinate Mizuho Ninomiya at work.
AKB48 Team 8 no Kanto Hakusho Bacchikoi!
Creator (10 ep.)
event2017 star_border 10
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A variety show featuring AKB48 Team 8 Kanto members covering various topics in front of a live audience.
HKT48 vs NGT48 Sashi Kita Gassen
Creator (10 ep.)
event2016 star_border 10
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Members of AKB48 sister groups, HKT48 and NGT48, face each other in various original competitions set by the program.
AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san
Creator (10 ep.)
event2022 star_border 6.7
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The successor to the legendary weekly AKB48 variety show AKBINGO! is here! The famous NTV idol show producer Mouri Shinobu is leaving, but the new staff and MCs are ready to bring excitement and fresh ideas and help the current AKB48 members shine again.
Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka?
Creator (10 ep.)
event2020
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Soko Magattara, Sakurazaka? is a Japanese late night variety show starring Japanese idol group Sakurazaka46. It is hosted by Yū Sawabe and Teruyuki Tsuchida and airs every Sunday at 12:35 AM JST on TV Tokyo.
Keyakitte, Kakenai?
Creator (10 ep.)
event2015
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Keyakitte, Kakenai? is a Keyakizaka46 variety TV show featuring their Kanji and Hiragana members. It is hosted by Tsuchida Teruyuki and Sawabe Yuu.
Not the Girl , Not Her
Creator (10 ep.)
event2021
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Masaya Kotani is an associate professor at a university who has led an unremarkable life. One day, however, he has a series of chance encounters with Reiko Nonoyama, a woman who attends the university where Masaya works, and they become interested in each other. They say a miracle happens when coincidences happen three times in a row. Masaya tries to keep his distance from Reiko, but is drawn in by her natural charm, and falls deeper and deeper into the swamp of love…
Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjou!
Creator (10 ep.)
event2022 star_border 10
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Shin Nogizaka Star Tanjou is a new variety program, was taken over by 5th generation. They're for the first time doing a variety program by singing a songs from Showa & Heisei era.
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