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An enchanting love story starring Alice Hirose, this being her first lead role for Fuji TV’s Mon.9 pm drama series! It’s a captivating drama, an original creation inspired from the renowned song by HY, depicting a grand love story where two characters, who once again set out to fulfill a love that didn't blossom in their high school days, continue to cherish their beloved despite facing unexpected tragedies. Asuka Yukihira, a 28-year-old who works as a receptionist at a music class, decides to attend a reunion with her former high-school friends when she learns that their alma mater is being closed. Visiting the old school building, she reunites with her classmates and reminisces about the past. Among them is her crush from high school. She had harbored feelings for him in secret during their high school days and resolves to confess to him on the day of the graduation ceremony. However, due to misunderstandings between them, she was unable to express herself as they drifted apart...

This compelling drama unfolds against the backdrop of imminent threats to human lives posed by colossal meteorological disasters. The storyline follows the relentless efforts of a Special Disaster Management team armed with wisdom and expertise, as they courageously navigate the front lines to rescue lives at great personal risk. For Tomohisa Yamashita, it marks a lead role for a commercial broadcaster after 5 years. His appearance and lead role in a Fuji TV Network drama is the first time in 7 years since the highly successful “Code Blue - 3rd Season” (July 2017). It is adapted from the comic, serialized in COMIC BRIDGE (KADOKAWA), promising a thrilling on-screen rendition of the original work!

A brand-new Thursday drama starring Eiji Akaso marking his first lead role in a Fuji TV Network series. The story delves into the realm of revenge, revolving around power struggles within a sprawling hospital. Ambition and vengeance drive the characters, weaving a narrative that exposes the hidden desires lurking within human nature. The character played by Akaso is planning to propose to his significant other, with whom they had been smoothly dating despite being busy with work every day. However, just before the proposal, he hears that his father had been involved in an incident, as he visits the hospital from which they had been estranged...

Ryoko Shinohara and Bakarhythm co-star for the first time! The narrative of this series revolves around a symptom known as ‘yips,' where individuals find their proficiency in tasks they once mastered, hindered. Two characters grappling with a shared dilemma. One is a garrulous, best-selling mystery writer who finds herself unable to conjure up her once-flowing prose. The other is a seasoned detective, highly regarded in his field, yet facing a crisis as he struggles to crack cases like he used to. In a captivating blend of wit and camaraderie, they unite to crack cases, seamlessly compensating for each other's flaws. With clever banter as their guide, they navigate the twists and turns, unraveling mysteries...

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

A live-action film adaptation of Mineo Maya’s “Fly Me to the Saitama,” a comedy manga series that was launched in 1982, turned out to be a huge, unexpected box office hit of 2019. It garnered critical acclaim both in and out of Japan, receiving 12 nominations and winning Director of the Year, Screenplay of the Year, and Best Film Editing at the 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize! With the producers who took the demand for a sequel as real, the cast and crew got back together to complete the second chapter of the urban legend in Fly Me To The Saitama -FROM BIWA LAKE WITH LOVE-. In the first film, Momomi Dannoura (Fumi Nikaido), the son of the Tokyo governor and the student council president of a prestigious private school called Hakuhodo Academy, meets Rei Asami (GACKT), a transfer student from the USA and the leader of the Saitama Liberation Front. The story revolves around the urban legend of their fight for the freedom of Saitama prefecture. The sequel takes place three months after the abolishment of the “passport” to enter Tokyo. Peace in the Kanto region (east Japan) doesn’t last long as the citizens of Saitama have poor connections with people in other prefectures. Rei, who is the advocator of THE SAITAMAFICATION OF JAPAN, hopes to unite the Saitama citizens by creating a sea in the inland region of Koshigaya. His journey with his friends to Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, develops into a battle between the east and west that involves the entire nation. It also turns out to be Rei’s discovery of his own roots. Like the first film, the story has two layers—one about the urban legend of the Saitama Liberation Front, and one about a family of Saitama citizens in the present day who listen to the radio drama about the urban legend in their car. It is directed again by Hideki Takeuchi, who has delivered numerous box office hits to the world, including Nodame Cantabile, Thermae Romae, and Daughter of Lupin. The screenplay is again written by Yuichi Tokunaga, the director’s tag-team partner who is now one of the most popular and talented writers in the Japanese entertainment industry today. In addition to the biting yet affectionate dissing of Saitama and the Kanto region in the first film, the sequel contains an even more scathing dissing of the Kansai region. The battle scene, an “invention” of sorts in the first film, is also repeated in the sequel. Photos of various celebrities from the Kansai region are raised in the air and add flourish to the film. Alongside costars GACKT and Fumi Nikaido, Ryo Kato and Tsubasa Masuwaka reprise their roles as members of the Saitama Liberation Front. A crucial protagonist who joins their battle, Kai Kikyo, the handsome leader of the Shiga Liberation Front, is played by Anne in her first role as male character. Akira Kashoji, the ruthless governor of Osaka and kingpin of the Kansai region who stands in the way of Rei and others, is played by Ainosuke Kataoka. In addition to Norika Fujiwara and Mayo Kawasaki who play the mayors of their real-life hometowns, other colorful actors from the Kansai region intensify the Kansai vibes of the film. They include Mayu Hotta, COOKIE! (Yasei Bakudan), Maryjun Takahashi, Yoshimi Tendo, Momiji Yamamura, and Momoko (Highheel). In the present-day footage, Emi Wakui, akira 100%, and Nao Asahi re-infuse their love of Saitama into their characters to further embellish the story. Fly Me To The Saitama -FROM BIWA LAKE WITH LOVE- is even grander and richer and more powerful and robust than its predecessor. The dissing is shadier, and homeland patriotism, stronger. A brilliant work of entertainment that you’ll thoroughly enjoy tongue in cheek.

One day, a talkative college student with a natural perm, Totonou Kunou visits Hiroshima for an art exhibition, and there meets a teenage girl, Shioji Kariatsumari, who says she is a friend of Garo Inudo. “Would you work for me? Lives and money are at stake. I’m serious.” She offers Totonou a part-time job, which turns out to be related to the succession of an enormous inheritance. Totonou decides to help her out, only to get involved in an inheritance battle of the noble and shady Kariatsumari family, where people have been killed for generations. Multiple dark sides and mysteries of the family are laid out behind the inheritance. What truth is buried there?

The latest sequel to the live-action adaptation of “TOKYO REVENGERS”, the #1 box office hit of 2021! ―“Bloody Halloween” The most tear-jerking episode in the original manga! To realize a complete live-action adaptation, making the film in 2 parts was a MUST! Part.1 “Destiny” 4.21
The tragic events that tore apart the six founding members of the Tokyo Manji Gang. Part.2 “Finale” 6.30
The epic battle between best friends that threatens to destroy the Tokyo Manji Gang forever.

This is a fresh and innovative talk show. With celebrities from various industries, it promises to deliver a wide array of entertainment for all. Get ready to experience the next level of captivating entertainment!

The theme of the show is “Making travel funny!”. The guests are
aware that their travel will involve being pranked, and that their tour guide knows all the trip arrangements. However, since they don’t know what the pranks will involve or when they will happen, the guests spend the entire trip nervously waiting for something to happen. There is only one rule: “follow whatever guidance you are given.” A simple set up where the guests make choices that result in hilarious pranks.

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!

Topics include celebrity news, social issues and current events. MCs and various celebrity guests heat up the discussion as commentators.

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!

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!

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.

In a captivating collaboration with Japan's largest dinosaur exhibit, the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum, the eagerly anticipated “ODAIBA DINOSAUR EXPO 2024" will be unveiled at the Fuji TV Headquarters starting on Wed. March 20, 2024. Captivating audiences from children to adults, dinosaurs have an enchanting appeal for many. This exhibition not only introduces well-known dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus and Triceratops, but also showcases diverse forms discovered and excavated in Fukui. Additionally, it provides insights into the forefront of dinosaur research through the Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum's ongoing studies, offering attendees a unique opportunity to delve into the cutting edge of dinosaur exploration.

Keith Haring, beloved worldwide for his bright and pop-infused imagery, held a strong belief that "Art Is for Everybody." In the 1980s, primarily in the heart of New York, Haring spread art throughout everyday life, including subway stations and streets, as a means of conveying a powerful message to a tumultuous society. He entrusted the future and hope of humanity to children through his art. Although Haring's career as an artist spanned only around ten years out of his 31-year life, the messages embedded in his remaining works continue to resonate. This exhibition provides a precious opportunity to experience Haring's art through approximately 150 pieces, including large-scale works spanning up to six meters. Haring's art, which continued to fight against violence, inequality, prejudice, and insufficient support for HIV/AIDS until the end, is sure to move the hearts of people living in contemporary society, transcending time, and space.

To bring you music from anime, video games, online, and the high enthusiasm of the fans! With this in mind, let's take ourselves away from the barriers of 2, 2.5 and even 3 dimensions, seamlessly going beyond as one. Based on these concepts, BEYOND THE DIMENSION MUSIC FESTIVAL is a show of the new generation. It went beyond the boundaries of the TV program in February 2021, to hold its first-ever music festival, which received an overwhelming response. Now, we are excited to announce the fourth edition of this event. The chance to experience live stages once again, where we can raise our voices and show support, has finally returned! Come and experience this new music festival where you can enjoy live performances packed with the charm of each artist and entertaining talks with MC duo “BANANAMAN.” We look forward to seeing you at the venue!

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.

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!

From 8:00 a.m., the show covers the important news of the day in the most understandable way. Together with Japan's leading opinion leaders, they will discuss news that interests the viewers the most in search of clues for solutions of various topics. This is a program that is created together with the interests of viewers, answering questions in real time. It is full of information on entertainment and culture which are sure to be buzzed about. A morning full of bright and informative topics.

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 unique discussion & talk show that provides reviews and critiques of our own shows and analysis of what makes them good, bad, irritating or enlightening through sharing questions and honest comments from media industry experts and viewers.

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. The Nonfiction 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 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!

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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!