Japanese stars Yosuke Eguchi and Nanako Matsushima are reuniting again in the 4th season of popular medical drama, “24 Hours Emergency Ward”.
The J-drama, first aired in 1999, would feature different themes for each seasons. The common trait is that it focuses on the characters, conflicts and emotions in the emergency ward instead of the flashy medical stuff.
The 4th season revolves on the chronic staff shortage in the emergency ward (currently a real problem in Japan), as ER personnels are leaving due to enormous pressure and harsh working conditions.
The drama will be Matsushima’s first major project since giving birth to her 2nd child in 2007; other announced cast includes Tae Kimura, Kii Kitano and Yusuke Santamaria. It’s scheduled to air on July 7 in Japan.
[image from the 3rd season of 24 Hours Emergency Ward]
“Attention Please” is a 2006 Japanese drama, adapted from the same title manga about the training of flight attendants for Japan Airlines.
The drama starred Aya Ueto, Ryo Nishikido, Saki Aibu, Miki Maya, Misa Uehara, Chihiro Otsuka, Kotaro Koizumi and Fumiyo Kohinata etc.
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Japan’s Fuji TV is filming Hana Kimi, a drama series based on popular manga Hanazakari no Kimitachi e by Hisaya Nakajo.
Hana Kimi is about a girl who fell in love and decided to transfer into the same school to meet her dream guy. Problem is, the guy is attending an all-boys high school, and the girl will have to disguise as a HE to meet her Mr Right.
The manga was first adapted by the Taiwanese, starring Ella Chen, Wu Chun and Jiro Wang. The drama was a huge hit and prompted Fuji TV to produce the Japanese version, which will star Maki Horikita, Shun Oguri and Toma Ikuta etc.
