Drama Season: Summer 2024
Incredible but true, I've watched 3 out of the 5 spring dramas I listed in my post (plus 1122, and I def need to start Unmet soon because I read it's really good) and overall I liked them? I really enjoyed 9 Border and 1122, Re:Revenge had its highs and lows (but its main value was seeing Ryo acting in a full drama again 🥹) and Yakusoku was the weakest one (I found it a bit boring and found it hard to connect with the story) but overall okay.
Black Pean 2
Preview
Start: July 7, 2024
Screenwriter: Moriguchi Yusuke
Cast: Ninomiya Kazunari, Takeuchi Ryoma, Aoi Wakana, Koizumi Kotaro
Synopsis: Set six years after Tokai Seishiro leaves Tojo University, the plot revolves around Amagi Yukihiko, a world-renowned genius surgeon who excels in manipulating people and money. Amagi is the only doctor who can do the direct anastomosis technique, but because he wants a deposit of half his assets, other doctors refer to him as "The Devil".
To be completely honest, I could stop my list here. You have no idea how much I love Black Pean and how hyped I am for this new season! I don't know how to feel about the new main character (but I'm glad it's still Neen) and the new writer/director, but I have nothing but faith! I CAN'T WAIT.
Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Preview
Start: June 26, 2024
Screenwriter: Kawasaki Izumi (Jimi ni Sugoi! Koetsu Garu Kono Etsuko, The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File, Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko, Tanshin Hanabi)
Cast: Nakazawa Motoki, Kobayashi Toranosuke, Usa Takuma, Natsuki Omi
Synopsis: Due to his hearing disability, Sugihara Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus; as such, he keeps his distance. That all changes when he meets the outspoken and cheerful Sagawa Taichi. He comforts Kohei and assures him that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's kind words cut through Kōhei 's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. Now, they are more than friends and less than lovers. Even so, this relationship changes Kohei forever.
I've always meant to read the mange because I know it's very well-loved, but never ended up doing so for one reason or another, so I'll just try to watch the live action instead! I hope it'll be nice 🙏
Saionji-san wa Kaji wo Shinai
Preview
Start: July 9, 2024
Screenwriter: Miyamoto Takeshi (Fullmetal Alchemist 1-2-3), Yamashita Subaru (Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san, Minato Shouji Coin Laundry, Eye Love You)
Cast: Matsumoto Wakana, Matsumura Hokuto, Kurata Ema, Fujii Takashi, Hamada Mari
Synopsis: Saionji, a housework-application employee who doesn't do housework, is enjoying the freedom of single life she's finally obtained after 38 years! However, she meets Kusumi, a genius engineer from Silicon Valley. The strange younger man has a big "secret"! This is a story of love and family, where Saionji-san, who has no housekeeping skills, takes on the challenge
It seems fun and I like Matsumoto Wakana, but maybe I just want to see papa-Hokuto.
Umi no Hajimari
Preview
Start: July 1, 2024
Screenwriter: Ubukata Miku (Silent, Ichiban Sukina Hana)
Cast: Meguro Ren, Izutani Rana, Arimura Kasumi, Otake Shinobu, Riju Go, Ikematsu Sosuke, Furukawa Kotone, Kido Taisei, Hayashi Yasufumi, Nishida Naomi
Synopsis: Tsukioka Natsu is 28 years old and single. He works for a printing company in Tokyo. One day, Tsukioka Natsu hears that Nagumo Mizuki died. They were in a romantic relationship when they attended the same university. They broke up after Nagumo Mizuki suddenly told him that she wanted to end their relationship, and she disappeared afterwards. He didn't hear anything about her for the past 7 years after their breakup. Tsukioka Natsu attends Nagumo Mizuki’s funeral, where he meets a young child named Umi. He is surprised to learn that Umi is Mizuki Nagumo’s daughter. Nagumo Mizuki’s mother talks to him and tells him that Umi is his daughter.
One more single father!! Reading the synopsis and who the screenwriter is, I just know this is going to cause me pain.
Warau Matryoshka
Preview
Start: June 28, 2024
Screenwriter: Izumi Yoshihiro (Hanayome to Papa, Rookies, Nankyoku Tairiku, Death Note, Aogeba Toutoshi, Todome no Kiss, Invisible)
Cast: Sakurai Sho, Mizukawa Asami, Tamayama Tetsuji
Synopsis: Seike Ichiro is a popular, 43 year old politician. He has gained popularity for his impressive smile and liberal speech and behavior. He is expected to be a future prime minster candidate. He has a secretary, Suzuki Toshiya, who carefully works to guide him to the prime minister position. They look like a perfect match as a politician and his secretary, but Reporter Michiura Kanae feels something is off about the relationship of these two. She begins to investigate their past and notices the mysterious deaths that have followed Seike Ichiro during his rise in politics. Her own father's death, who was also a reporter, is somehow connected to the politician's past.
Putting this here mostly because of Sho, but I don't know it could be good? The trailer wasn't bad at all and the screenwriter wrote a lot of things I liked.
I'll probably end up watching Tokyo Swindlers as well because it's going to be on Netflix, but these are the titles I'm mostly interested in this time!
source: mydramalist
Black Pean 2
Preview
Start: July 7, 2024
Screenwriter: Moriguchi Yusuke
Cast: Ninomiya Kazunari, Takeuchi Ryoma, Aoi Wakana, Koizumi Kotaro
Synopsis: Set six years after Tokai Seishiro leaves Tojo University, the plot revolves around Amagi Yukihiko, a world-renowned genius surgeon who excels in manipulating people and money. Amagi is the only doctor who can do the direct anastomosis technique, but because he wants a deposit of half his assets, other doctors refer to him as "The Devil".
To be completely honest, I could stop my list here. You have no idea how much I love Black Pean and how hyped I am for this new season! I don't know how to feel about the new main character (but I'm glad it's still Neen) and the new writer/director, but I have nothing but faith! I CAN'T WAIT.
Hidamari ga Kikoeru
Preview
Start: June 26, 2024
Screenwriter: Kawasaki Izumi (Jimi ni Sugoi! Koetsu Garu Kono Etsuko, The Legacy of Dr. Death: Black File, Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko, Tanshin Hanabi)
Cast: Nakazawa Motoki, Kobayashi Toranosuke, Usa Takuma, Natsuki Omi
Synopsis: Due to his hearing disability, Sugihara Kohei is often misunderstood and has trouble integrating into life on campus; as such, he keeps his distance. That all changes when he meets the outspoken and cheerful Sagawa Taichi. He comforts Kohei and assures him that his hearing loss is not his fault. Taichi's kind words cut through Kōhei 's usual defense mechanisms and open his heart. Now, they are more than friends and less than lovers. Even so, this relationship changes Kohei forever.
I've always meant to read the mange because I know it's very well-loved, but never ended up doing so for one reason or another, so I'll just try to watch the live action instead! I hope it'll be nice 🙏
Saionji-san wa Kaji wo Shinai
Preview
Start: July 9, 2024
Screenwriter: Miyamoto Takeshi (Fullmetal Alchemist 1-2-3), Yamashita Subaru (Watashi no Kaseifu Nagisa-san, Minato Shouji Coin Laundry, Eye Love You)
Cast: Matsumoto Wakana, Matsumura Hokuto, Kurata Ema, Fujii Takashi, Hamada Mari
Synopsis: Saionji, a housework-application employee who doesn't do housework, is enjoying the freedom of single life she's finally obtained after 38 years! However, she meets Kusumi, a genius engineer from Silicon Valley. The strange younger man has a big "secret"! This is a story of love and family, where Saionji-san, who has no housekeeping skills, takes on the challenge
It seems fun and I like Matsumoto Wakana, but maybe I just want to see papa-Hokuto.
Umi no Hajimari
Preview
Start: July 1, 2024
Screenwriter: Ubukata Miku (Silent, Ichiban Sukina Hana)
Cast: Meguro Ren, Izutani Rana, Arimura Kasumi, Otake Shinobu, Riju Go, Ikematsu Sosuke, Furukawa Kotone, Kido Taisei, Hayashi Yasufumi, Nishida Naomi
Synopsis: Tsukioka Natsu is 28 years old and single. He works for a printing company in Tokyo. One day, Tsukioka Natsu hears that Nagumo Mizuki died. They were in a romantic relationship when they attended the same university. They broke up after Nagumo Mizuki suddenly told him that she wanted to end their relationship, and she disappeared afterwards. He didn't hear anything about her for the past 7 years after their breakup. Tsukioka Natsu attends Nagumo Mizuki’s funeral, where he meets a young child named Umi. He is surprised to learn that Umi is Mizuki Nagumo’s daughter. Nagumo Mizuki’s mother talks to him and tells him that Umi is his daughter.
One more single father!! Reading the synopsis and who the screenwriter is, I just know this is going to cause me pain.
Warau Matryoshka
Preview
Start: June 28, 2024
Screenwriter: Izumi Yoshihiro (Hanayome to Papa, Rookies, Nankyoku Tairiku, Death Note, Aogeba Toutoshi, Todome no Kiss, Invisible)
Cast: Sakurai Sho, Mizukawa Asami, Tamayama Tetsuji
Synopsis: Seike Ichiro is a popular, 43 year old politician. He has gained popularity for his impressive smile and liberal speech and behavior. He is expected to be a future prime minster candidate. He has a secretary, Suzuki Toshiya, who carefully works to guide him to the prime minister position. They look like a perfect match as a politician and his secretary, but Reporter Michiura Kanae feels something is off about the relationship of these two. She begins to investigate their past and notices the mysterious deaths that have followed Seike Ichiro during his rise in politics. Her own father's death, who was also a reporter, is somehow connected to the politician's past.
Putting this here mostly because of Sho, but I don't know it could be good? The trailer wasn't bad at all and the screenwriter wrote a lot of things I liked.
I'll probably end up watching Tokyo Swindlers as well because it's going to be on Netflix, but these are the titles I'm mostly interested in this time!
source: mydramalist