Shows tagged: JAPAN

Manpuku

151 Episode s . Based on true story of the wife of Ando Momofuku, the businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. and the inventor of instant ramen, the 99th Asadora follows the life of Tachibana Fukuko, a young woman who tries to survive tough times in Osaka with her husband from before WWII to the rapid economic development era. Together they overcome various setbacks before they succeed in creating instant noodles. (Source: MDL)

Manpuku

151 Episode s . Based on true story of the wife of Ando Momofuku, the businessman who founded Nissin Food Products Co. Ltd. and the inventor of instant ramen, the 99th Asadora follows the life of Tachibana Fukuko, a young woman who tries to survive tough times in Osaka with her husband from before WWII to the rapid economic development era. Together they overcome various setbacks before they succeed in creating instant noodles. (Source: MDL)

The Art of Japanese Life

3 Episode s . Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

The Art of Japanese Life

3 Episode s . Dr James Fox looks at the art and culture of Japan.

Neighbor Chikara

9 Episode s . Nakagoshi Chikara is married and has two children. His family lives together at a complex in Tokyo. He introduces himself as a novelist, but he is actually a ghost writer and writes essays for famous people. He is usually busy with his writing and doing house chores, but, when he sees people who need help, he can't ignore them. He approaches those people and asks them if they are doing okay and if they have a problem.

Neighbor Chikara

9 Episode s . Nakagoshi Chikara is married and has two children. His family lives together at a complex in Tokyo. He introduces himself as a novelist, but he is actually a ghost writer and writes essays for famous people. He is usually busy with his writing and doing house chores, but, when he sees people who need help, he can't ignore them. He approaches those people and asks them if they are doing okay and if they have a problem.

Wave, Listen to Me!

8 Episode s . Minare Koda, a floor manager at a small restaurant in Sapporo, tries to deal with her bad breakup with an ex-boyfriend. In the process, she drunkenly vents her frustrations to an older man sitting next to her at a local bar. The following day, she discovers that the man works as a producer at a nearby radio station, which broadcast her drunken ramblings over the airwaves. As Minare's voice gains her more attention than her work at the restaurant, she ends up becoming a late-night radio talk show host at the same station, trying to balance her talk show with her daytime life to make ends meet.

Wave, Listen to Me!

8 Episode s . Minare Koda, a floor manager at a small restaurant in Sapporo, tries to deal with her bad breakup with an ex-boyfriend. In the process, she drunkenly vents her frustrations to an older man sitting next to her at a local bar. The following day, she discovers that the man works as a producer at a nearby radio station, which broadcast her drunken ramblings over the airwaves. As Minare's voice gains her more attention than her work at the restaurant, she ends up becoming a late-night radio talk show host at the same station, trying to balance her talk show with her daytime life to make ends meet.

MASKED RIDER Φ'S

50 Episode s .

MASKED RIDER Φ'S

50 Episode s .

Map for The Wedding

10 Episode s . Upon learning their employer is transferring an unmarried person to Alaska, coworkers Rika and Takuya decide to tie the knot in order to dodge a bullet.

Map for The Wedding

10 Episode s . Upon learning their employer is transferring an unmarried person to Alaska, coworkers Rika and Takuya decide to tie the knot in order to dodge a bullet.

Kamen Sentai Gorider

3 Episode s . Five characters who "should not be in this world" have appeared before Emu. These characters are Kamen Riders who have either died or disappeared. The mystery behind their revival is linked both to someone manipulating strings behind the scenes and the "ultimate superhero team" Kamen Sentai Gorider.

Kamen Sentai Gorider

3 Episode s . Five characters who "should not be in this world" have appeared before Emu. These characters are Kamen Riders who have either died or disappeared. The mystery behind their revival is linked both to someone manipulating strings behind the scenes and the "ultimate superhero team" Kamen Sentai Gorider.

Battle Spirits: Heroes

50 Episode s . Hajime Hinobori is a grade 7 student who loves Battle Spirits. His parents leave him to research Battlefield Systems for the International Battle Spirits Association. Hajime is left under the care of their dear friend Dr. Denjiro. Then, Hajime finds a completed a Battlefield System demo machine. He will now fight as a Test Battler and is incredibly excited by the Spirits materialized in the Battlefield!

Battle Spirits: Heroes

50 Episode s . Hajime Hinobori is a grade 7 student who loves Battle Spirits. His parents leave him to research Battlefield Systems for the International Battle Spirits Association. Hajime is left under the care of their dear friend Dr. Denjiro. Then, Hajime finds a completed a Battlefield System demo machine. He will now fight as a Test Battler and is incredibly excited by the Spirits materialized in the Battlefield!

Saitama Host Club

8 Episode s . Aramaki Yurika is an excellent consultant, well known within the industry, who has rebuilt many establishments. She receives a request to help restructure the management of Saitama’s host club “Eichi” which is in danger of being taken over by a top host club in Kabukicho.

Saitama Host Club

8 Episode s . Aramaki Yurika is an excellent consultant, well known within the industry, who has rebuilt many establishments. She receives a request to help restructure the management of Saitama’s host club “Eichi” which is in danger of being taken over by a top host club in Kabukicho.

Delicious Gakuin

13 Episode s . After being kidnapped and being taken to a cooking school told they must enroll, a group of boys deal with learning tons of recipes while also focusing on thoughts of love, friends, and intentions.

Delicious Gakuin

13 Episode s . After being kidnapped and being taken to a cooking school told they must enroll, a group of boys deal with learning tons of recipes while also focusing on thoughts of love, friends, and intentions.

Inazuman

48 Episode s . Ban Daisuke of Kikaida fame takes the lead role in this classic series pitting a college student against the hostile forces of the Neo-Human Empire. Unique among live action tokusatsu shows, this innovative series features the extraordinary double henshin transformation, the Raijingo supercar, and psionic (psychic) abilities. Watari Goro (Ban) clashes with Emperor Bamba's grotesque corps of mutant monsters, and exclaims, "Summon Supreme Power” (Choriki Shorai!) to initiate his final transformation into Inazuman.

Inazuman

48 Episode s . Ban Daisuke of Kikaida fame takes the lead role in this classic series pitting a college student against the hostile forces of the Neo-Human Empire. Unique among live action tokusatsu shows, this innovative series features the extraordinary double henshin transformation, the Raijingo supercar, and psionic (psychic) abilities. Watari Goro (Ban) clashes with Emperor Bamba's grotesque corps of mutant monsters, and exclaims, "Summon Supreme Power” (Choriki Shorai!) to initiate his final transformation into Inazuman.

OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying

12 Episode s . When Teruaki Nakamura transfers to laid-back Okinawa, he falls for the lively Kyan-san—but her dialect is a complete mystery to him. With Higa-san translating, Teru's misunderstanding-filled island life takes off... and subtle hints suggest Higa-san might want his heart too. On this serene island, love flows as freely as the ocean breeze!

OKITSURA: Fell in Love with an Okinawan Girl, but I Just Wish I Know What She's Saying

12 Episode s . When Teruaki Nakamura transfers to laid-back Okinawa, he falls for the lively Kyan-san—but her dialect is a complete mystery to him. With Higa-san translating, Teru's misunderstanding-filled island life takes off... and subtle hints suggest Higa-san might want his heart too. On this serene island, love flows as freely as the ocean breeze!

Tourist

3 Episode s . In this drama, each of three troubled women encounter a mysterious and charismatic man while traveling to Bangkok, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh.

Tourist

3 Episode s . In this drama, each of three troubled women encounter a mysterious and charismatic man while traveling to Bangkok, Taipei, and Ho Chi Minh.

Asura

7 Episode s . In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

Asura

7 Episode s . In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

5 Episode s . Before the birth of the Igarashi children... A dying and seriously injured man was brought to the scientific research organization Noah. The man, Junpei Shiranami was transplanted with Giff's cells into the heart by Masumi Karizaki and survived. He was forced to become the strongest Devil hunter and given the Vail Driver. Junpei, whose parents were killed by the red Devil, becomes Kamen Rider Vail with revenge on his mind, continuing to fight the Devil...

Revice Legacy: Kamen Rider Vail

5 Episode s . Before the birth of the Igarashi children... A dying and seriously injured man was brought to the scientific research organization Noah. The man, Junpei Shiranami was transplanted with Giff's cells into the heart by Masumi Karizaki and survived. He was forced to become the strongest Devil hunter and given the Vail Driver. Junpei, whose parents were killed by the red Devil, becomes Kamen Rider Vail with revenge on his mind, continuing to fight the Devil...