Out of 100, Toto-Nee-chan earned 82.5 points. As to satisfaction level, those who were “very satisfied” were fewer than for Asa ga kita, with the majority (56%) citing “somewhat satisfied.” Viewers’ ...

The Asadora research project team has been striving to unlock the secret of these morning drama serials' continued popularity in recent years. In this issue the author delves into the background to ...

The 61st NHK Asadora Drama is Asuka. Set in Kyoto in the home of a traditional Japanese candy-maker, Asuka is the story of one young girl's dream to one day walk in her father's shoes and become a top ...

The 59th NHK Asadora Drama is Yanchakure. Location includes Osaka. In Osaka, "yanchakure" is a bit of an old word which is used to describe tomboyish or mischievous young girls. Mizushima Nagisa ...