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The Monday 9 p.m. drama slot with the latest of the hit Absolute Zero series starring Yasuko Sawaguchi! 15 years have passed since the birth of the series. As times change, so too have criminal methods grown more sophisticated. This new series portrays the fight against such emerging crimes with an all-new cast! Set in the special task force for cybercrime (“DICT”). This unit investigates criminals who exploit advanced information technology to threaten people’s lives and property. They take on a wide range of cybercrimes, from anonymous and fluid fraud schemes and special scams, to large-scale cyberterrorism that endangers everything from everyday life to national security. For Sawaguchi, this marks her first appearance—and first lead role—in a Fuji TV drama series in 35 years!

Fuji TV’s October-season Tuesday 9 p.m. drama slot starring Ryuta Sato, premiering October 7. This groundbreaking series centers on Japan’s first-ever TV drama about the water police, following a detective played by Ryuta Sato and the water police station as they race across Tokyo’s seas and rivers in patrol boats to chase down criminals—a high-intensity marine and crime entertainment. With breathtaking large-scale sea and boat scenes, heart-pounding chases of criminal vessels, and jaw-dropping maritime action, the series delivers an entirely new kind of police drama that far surpasses anything seen before. For Ryuta Sato, this marks his very first lead role in a Fuji TV-produced drama series. Joining Sato is Shigeaki Kato (NEWS) as his detective partner at the water police station, and Mizuki Yamashita as a maritime technician who pilots their boats—together, this unique detective-and-maritime crew take on the crimes swirling in Tokyo Bay, delivering a police drama unlike any before. The series is based on the original work of popular mystery author Eri Yoshikawa, whose writing combines meticulous research with a strong sense of entertainment.

Set in a small theater in Shibuya in 1984, this coming-of-age ensemble drama portrays the dreams, frustrations, and romances of young people chasing their place in the world. Celebrated hitmaker Koki Mitani—who has delivered laughter and heartfelt stories to audiences across Japan—writes the script for a commercial network drama series—the coveted prime-time slot—for the first time in 25 years! The lead role played by Masaki Suda, a one-of-a-kind actor with an impressive list of awards, recognized as one of the driving forces in Japanese film and television. This marks his first starring role in a drama series in three and a half years, following the hit “Don’t Call it Mystery” (Fuji TV/2022). Suda plays a young man who dreams of theatrical success.
He has ambition, but the road is far from easy. Still, he refuses to give up. Against the vibrant backdrop of late-Showa Shibuya, the story captures the struggles, passion, frustrations, and love of youth in its rawest form. Audiences are eager to see how Suda—an actor beloved by a new generation—will embody the spirit of a young dreamer in the late Showa period...! The series also brings together a dream cast: Fumi Nikaido, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Minami Hamabe.

Yukiya Kitamura takes on first lead for a prime-time terrestrial drama! Co-starring, Yukie Nakama who returns to Fuji Television Network, Inc. series for the first time in 5 years! The new drama airs in the October 2025 season for the Thursday night drama slot. This entirely original drama scripted by Yoshikazu Okada, is a heartwarming family comedy that follows a father of two played by Kitamura, and Yukie Nakama plays the role of the wife, portraying the lives of the people around them with both humor and warmth. The story begins 19 years ago, when the Ogura couple made a pact under certain circumstances that when their children turn twenty, they’ll get divorced. However, the husband lives freely, having completely forgotten those words, while his wife has held onto this as her emotional anchor during marriage. With their contrasting feelings, the series delicately yet light-heartedly depicts how their seemingly ordinary daily lives gradually begin to shift.

Monkey D. Luffy, the boy who ate the Gum Gum Fruit and became a rubber man refuses to let anyone or anything stand in the way of his quest to become king of all pirates. With a course charted for the treacherous waters of the Grand Line, Luffy and his friends, the Straw Hats are taking on the challenges of this sea and will never drop anchor until they’ve claimed the greatest treasure on Earth – the Legendary One Piece!

Loved and cherished by everyone in the family, Sazae-san is the ideal portrait of a peaceful family, surrounded by warmth and laughter. The original Japanese comic strip “Sazae-san” began being published on the local paper, the Fukunichi newspaper in 1946. The author Machiko Hasegawa thought up the main characters’ names while walking along the beach daily with her sister, which is why their names all turned out to be names of seafood. From 1949 to 1974, for over 25 years, Sazae-san continued to be published in the Asahi newspaper of Tokyo. The animation was born in October of 1969, aired on Fuji TV. In the beginning, its slapstick comedy taste was stronger, and artistic style differed than what it is today. Viewer ratings have remained high over the years, with a record high in 1979 of 39.4% and even now average ratings remain around 25%. As the peaceful family filled with warmth and joy, Sazae-san continues to be loved by fans as the “Ideal Family”. The show hopes to bring you even more episodes of this wholesome show, make sure to stay tuned!

A heart-warming story for the whole family about Maruko’s life filled with fun, adventure and sometimes bittersweet days with family and friends. The main character, a third grade school student Maruko is usually an idler unless something inspires her to brim with curiosity. She lives with her family of 6, grandpa, grandma, father, mother, and sister in Shimizu city of Shizuoka prefecture. At school Maruko is surrounded by unique classmates like her best friend Tama-chan, a boy from a wealthy family named Hanawa-kun, an earnest class president Maruo-kun, comedy-lover Noguchi-san, class clown Hamaji and Butaro who ends his sentences with a “Boo”, easy going Yamada and a little gloomy Nagasawa, Fujiki and more… The animation for “Chibimarukochan” began on January 7th of 1990. Since then the show has brought heartwarming stories to the family through Maruko’s mellow days.

Ichitaro, the young master of Nagasakiya, one of the top commercial stores in Japan during the Edo period, was born with a weak constitution that leaves him unable to go out much. He is always surrounded by his spirit companions, including a Hakutaku and an Inugami, who protect him. One night, Ichitaro steps outside and witnesses a murder, and from that day onward, bizarre murder cases keep happening all over Edo. So with the help of the spirits, Ichitaro's hunt for the culprit begins!

Enter the world of “Chiikawa” and a collection of other cute and small critters. Their tales may be a little sad at times, but they’re always fun! Occasionally “Chiikawa” will get teary eyed from struggles, but their collection of kind and gentle friends will always help them out. Based on the super popular manga by illustrator Nagano, the animated adventures of “Chiikawa” are sure to bring a smile to your face!

This short film is the casual daily life of 6-year-old SUNSUN, who lives in Toohok, his best friend NONNON, and his grandfather ZONZON.

A story of young railway anthropomorphic locomotives living their daily life as they grow and develop, dedicated to the children of the 21st century. Ever since its premiere in England January of 2009, the show instantly gained popularity, establishing itself at the number 3 spot in the history of BBC kids television channel, “CBeebies’” viewer ratings. The smash hit “Chuggington” is already aired in over 165 countries and regions worldwide, with broadcasting on Fuji TV being its first ever terrestrial broadcasting. “Chuggington” was created entirely by computer graphics as a children’s animation program. The story takes place in a town called Chuggington where various locomotives live. The name of the town comes from the onomatopoeia “Chug Chug” of the locomotives running on tracks. In this town, numerous locomotives reside, working together with humans. The main characters are Wilson, Koko, and Brewster, young locomotives who come to grow and develop together, deepening their relationship along the way. It’s a fun and heartwarming story that’s sure to create a stir among fans!

Based on the original comic BONO BONO by Mikio Igarashi that has seen over 9,000,000 total copies printed, this is the definitive animated version of the emotionally soothing character-driven series that will make you ask yourself the philosophical question, "What are living things?" while laughing at heartwarming gags and being entertained by the interactions of amusing forest friends Bonobono the young sea otter, Chipmunk, Fishing Cat, and more. Enjoy the easygoing days and minor misadventures of Bonobono and his friends!

The story begins with the arrest of a mysterious middle-aged man who drunkenly assaults a vending machine and its attendant. Calling himself "Tagosaku Suzuki," he claims psychic powers and warns of bombs planted across Tokyo, predicting the first will explode in Akihabara, followed by three more—one every hour. As detectives press him, he dodges questions and instead issues cryptic “quizzes” about the bombs. Who is this enigmatic man, and what is the true nature of the deadly threat he foresees?

This live-action adaptation brings to life the story often called the "origin" of Japan’s celebrated animation director Makoto Shinkai. Directed by rising filmmaker Yoshiyuki Okuyama, the film follows 18 years in the life of Takaki Tono—from his poignant childhood meeting Akari Shinohara, a transfer student he shares a deep bond with, through his high school years on Tanegashima Island, to his late twenties working in Tokyo—delicately capturing the passage of time and enduring emotions.

The latest novel by internationally acclaimed author Keigo Higashino—whose works have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 100 million copies—presents a gripping mystery about family, deception, and keen observation. Takeshi Kamio, a former Las Vegas magician, faces tragedy when his brother Eiichi, a beloved teacher, is murdered. Eiichi’s daughter Mayo returns home before her wedding to uncover the truth. Set in a town affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Takeshi uses his magician’s intuition to help solve the case. This novel blends suspense and drama, exploring family bonds and the illusions we create to protect them.

An entertaining variety show with a focus on stand-up comedy, with Chocolate Planet, Shimofuri Myojo, and Hanaco serving as the main MCs of the program! The show has gained popularity with its unique skits featuring eccentric characters, as well as large-scale school projects that involve both students and teachers...!

This is a game show where celebrities now have the chance to “think of unexpected pranks” on others with unlikely concepts never seen before. Hosted by comedian Koji Higashino and actress Eiko Koike, experience a show full of many surprises with hidden camera gags, faceless taxi drivers, zombies jumping out of the table, the haunted ghost or the many more hidden camera pranks! Caution, this is not for the faint-hearted! ■MC Koji Higashino
Eiko Koike

A new live noon-time variety show aired Monday to Friday! The watchword of the show is “a place where everyone's 'fun' come together.” The fun of... live broadcasts where you never know what will happen and talks by popular celebrities. The fun of...meeting new people and things you never knew before. And of course, having viewers feel as if they are also participating in front of the TV. This show is a lively broadcast filled with much of these excitements!

Hosted by comedian duo Chidori, they try to guess how many times in a row they can succeed at a given topic!

This is a program in which Shinobu Sakagami and his friends from the cheerful Kingdom learn about animals to create a paradise together!

This show welcomes guests from a wide range of genres, including actors and musicians who love comedy, performing stand-ups they would love to see now!

With Ikki Sawamura, Miki Mizuno and Miyu Ikeda (Michopa) as regular ‘fortune watchers’ in the studio, other popular fortunetellers hit the streets in search of members from the general public to do some fortunetelling for them. They’ll be digging deep into the world of mystery in genres such as romance, work and trending topics amongst young people.

Under the rule “if the drinking party warms up, then it’s OK to chat about anything,” the participants can discuss about their issues, failures and even things they usually can't talk about in this new style variety show. The show welcomes a list of star-studded guest celebrities each week.

A town walk variety show where cynical and jaded comedian Ariyoshi and Fuji TV announcer Yoko Shono stroll around a town without having any definite purpose or plan. Along the way, the pair comes into contact with people around the town and randomly drops in on various shops in quest of interesting and trivial treasures. As this program having no scenario or preplanned schedule, their honest and candid comments and personal interactions with local residents are heartwarming and amusing to watch. Tune in to the show and you may just re-discover unnoticed charms and unexpected surprises in your neighborhood too!

The hugely popular program returns as a regular program after 8 years. In the show, Masatoshi Hamada (MC) cross talks with various famous up and coming athletes, and those who are already successful in the world of sports. Many athletes invited as guests into the studio will have an exciting cross talk with the MC! Also, there is a new corner, which tests out the athlete's physical abilities. From sumo wrestlers to ultimate fighters, there are many competitions tailored especially for the participating athletes. Fuji Television's sports and variety team have tagged up to bring you this new style of program for everyone!

Weclome to the unpredictable and outrageously entertaining variety show hosted by all-time TV star & legendary comedian Sanma Akashiya. On this show, Sanma takes on the role as the “committee chairman” and he is joined by a team of “committee members” made up of other talented, experienced comedians. Each week, a fresh and emerging comedy talent is invited as guest and the committee members offer “advice and tips” on how to take their comedy performances to the next level. The committee members poke fun of them to all extent and dig deep into their private lives with no mercy, which all add to the total mayhem and chaos, giving the audience opportunities to laugh at almost every moment! Host:
Sanma Akashiya

“Unbelievable” began airing in October of 1997 unraveling unbelievable stories from around the world. The show has a unique style of researching the topic thoroughly, maintaining the highest possible quality and a detailed composition for recorded footage.

The world is full of mysteries, despite the leaps of advancement humankind has made in technology over the years. From UFOs to mysterious creatures to the supernatural, we took it upon ourselves to explore the incomprehensible mysteries around the globe. Your hosts will take you on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the madness of it all!

From easy common knowledge questions to difficult kanji (Chinese characters) questions, Nep League is filled with a variety of quizzes that won’t bore viewers. It’s being watched by viewers of all ages. Two teams, “Team Neptune” and “The Guest Team” will compete against each other. The winning team is awarded the right to challenge the “Mine Train Adventure Game” to win a cash prize of one million yen.

Airing for the first time in 1964, the year in which Tokyo Olympics was held, MUSIC FAIR has been loved by fans throughout the years. The show continues to mark milestones and create records, without losing its authenticity and original esprit.

Formerly a special program,"Honmadekka News" has returned to Fuji TV as a regular program on Wednesday nights. With Sanma Akashiya, one of the biggest comedians in Japan as the host, the show will transmit gossip and truth about what is rumored around the world. With each episode, a topic will be chosen and explored to its tiniest component. The well informed and knowledgeable critics of each category, so-called the "Hakushiki-gundan(Expert team)" will repeatedly echo "Honmadekka(Really)?" Example Topics:
-Can Euglena save the world?!
-Will the increase in population of Herbivore men result in the disappearance of Japanese?
-Can we visit the moon by elevator? From "Broad intellectual talks" to "Everyday stories", buried stories that only insiders and intellects know will surface and turn your morals upside down! There's just no telling where the studio talks will end up…

From strange-looking building, eccentrically-dressed person to unexplainable happenings, the world is full of mysteries and things that you make you want to say "why?" This program features surprising discoveries and unbelievable stories in our everyday lives through answering fun trivia quizzes.

From Jerry Mitchell of Kinky Boots, comes “PRETTY WOMAN The Musical”! At long last, the highly anticipated Japan premiere takes the stage from January to March in 2026!

A one-of-a-kind autobiographical entertainment show that fuses music, dance and fashion to depict the turbulent life and creative trajectory of world-renowned fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier as a theatrical work of art, from his childhood to his breakthrough as a top designer. Over 200 actual haute couture garments that adorned the runways of the Paris Collection make a rare appearance! The premiere in Paris in 2018 was well received and nominated for numerous theatre awards. The show was further staged in London in 2022, followed by a world tour in 2023, starting with a performance in Tokyo! A shocking, topical work that sent Germany and Portugal into a frenzy in the same year, and Milan, Italy, Spain and Australia in 2024! Jean Paul Gaultier's fashion is loved by the world's top stars.
He created new fashion, sometimes in defiance of the times.
The show explores his resistance and exploration of fashion beyond stereotypes and gender, his bereavement of his beloved partner, and his breakthrough to become a top designer after overcoming a rough patch in his life. What can you learn from his life? Enjoy Gaultier's life, which is full of love for humanity and freedom!

The “5 Stars of Ukiyo-e Artists -Utamaro, Sharaku, Hokusai, Hiroshige and Kuniyoshi” exhibition will be held at The Ueno Royal Museum. Kitagawa Utamaro captured the grace and elegance of women, while Toshusai Sharaku gained fame for his striking and dramatic portraits of actors. Katsushika Hokusai expressed the wonders of the world through landscapes, flowers and birds, people, while Utagawa Hiroshige breathed new life into “Ukiyo-e” with his iconic depictions of famous places. Finally, Utagawa Kuniyoshi left a lasting impression with his bold and humorous artistic style. This exhibition features approximately 140 works, highlighting the masterpieces of these renowned artists, celebrated for their portrayals of beautiful women, actors, landscapes, and more. Enjoy the spectacular showcase of five iconic “Ukiyo-e” masters who brought color to the Edo period.

Daily morning news magazine show “Mezamashi TV” presents viewers up-to-date national and international news, including politics, sports, entertainment, as well as the latest trends and hot topics of the day in the most entertaining and easily understandable way. The show’s full of beneficial information that can liven up your everyday life and start the day right!

A brand-new News and Infotainment show! Whether you’ve already checked the morning news, been engrossed in your favorite dramas, or just finished tackling the morning chaos of housework, this show will be there to accompany you during that well-deserved moment of calm. This is a live show for adults, designed not only to delve deep into the latest news and uncover the stories behind the headlines, but also to share a full spectrum of emotions—moments of anger, inspiration, and even a quiet chuckle—creating a shared experience with viewers. Expect a rich variety of content, from the latest entertainment buzz to practical lifestyle tips on food, finances, health, and more! Stay tuned for a fresh, engaging way to start your day!

A daily talk show that features a panel of well-known entertainment personalities and industry pundits having NONSTOP talk about current events, pop culture, contemporary issues, celebrity gossip and trending topics of the day. You can’t keep your eyes off the show as the hosts and commenters swap stories, challenge each other on issues, and engage in open and frank discussions!

A hybrid of a talk program and a news-magazine, “Mr. Sunday” puts each week’s news into context and provides a lively forum for discussion. In each show, the host Seiji Miyane and his guests provides viewers with information and insights on a wide range of topics spanning politics, business, sports, trends, current events, entertainment, and more.

On-air every Sunday at 2 p.m., Fuji Television’s "THE NONFICTION" is a praised documentary series that has maintained a strong viewer following for many years. Throughout the years, it has received numerous nominations and awards at domestic as well as international television festivals. It explores a diverse variety of themes such as love, human relationships, social issues, etc., moving the hearts of viewers throughout Japan and around the world.

The presenters will be delivering you with the most up-to-date coverage, which are sure to keep you informed! It is sure to tickle your curiosity, whilst also covering intriguing information from the internet, reaching out to a diverse range of audiences!

With the brand name ‘Live News,’ the presenters will be delivering you with the most up-to-date coverage, which are sure to keep you informed! It is sure to tickle your curiosity, whilst also covering intriguing information from the internet, reaching out to a diverse range of audiences!

The most up-to-date coverage, which are sure to keep you informed! It is sure to tickle your curiosity, whilst also covering intriguing information from the internet, reaching out to a diverse range of audiences!