Souri to Yobanaide

Souri to Yobanaide (1997)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Tamura Masakazu - the Prime Minister
Suzuki Honami - the Prime Minister's wife
Tsutsui Michitaka - the Chief Cabinet Secretary
Tsuruta Mayu - the maid
Nishimura Masahiko - the Prime Minister's secretary
Sato Aiko - the Prime Minister's daughter
Fujimura Shunji - the Deputy Prime Minister

Genre: Comedy

Episodes: 11

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Summary: What happens when the Prime Minister of Japan suddenly has the lowest approval ratings in history? Tamura Masakazu plays an unpopular Prime Minister who faces daily protests of citizens, inside betrayals, and the decision of a new Chief Cabinet Secretary. He makes an unprecedented selection, choosing his daughter's private tutor, who is only in his 20s and not even a politician! Will the Prime Minister be able to turn his ratings around, or will he be forced to resign? This drama focuses on the government of Japan, with a comedic twist.

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

Enka no Joou

Enka no Joou (2007)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Amami Yuki - Ookochi Himawari
Harada Taizo - Tamaru Hitoshi
Sakai Wakana - Ichijo Masami
Narumi Riko - Gomi Sadako
Kikawada Masaya - Nobutomo Katsuya

Genre: Comedy

Episodes: 10

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Summary: Himawari is an unsuccessful 39-year-old enka singer who has bad luck with men and money. Born into an Osaka takoyaki shop, the young Himawari was inspired by her father's words to immerse herself in enka. At the age of 13 her father disappears and her mother, bitter over the husband that left her, remarries--but Himawari has trouble adjusting to a new father and brother. With her father's words in her head--"You're the #1 singer in all of Japan!"--Himawari immediately heads to Tokyo after high school and makes her debut as an enka singer.

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

The Last Breakthrough

The Last Breakthrough (2004)
Chinese Drama

Cast:
Nick Cheung - Albert Wong Po Fun
Raymond Lam - Ken Chai Pak Hang
Sonija Kwok - Hong Kiu
Leila Tong - Ha Hiu Ching "Ching Ching"
Bosco Wong - Tung Chi Tam

Genre: Hospital Drama

Episodes: 30

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Summary: Dr. Albert Wong Po Fun joins "Life Force", an international medical humanitarian organisation, to carry out the unfulfilled wish of his deceased girlfriend, Tung. He also sets up "Lung Shing Medical Centre" to help the poor.

When Dr. Wong Po Fun is working with the organization in Kenya, he meets a young doctor called Ken Chai Pak Hang, who works at a private hospital named "Ling Siu" in Hong Kong. Influenced by Fun, Ken joins "Lung Shing" later. Hong Kiu a nurse at "Lung Sing", is impressed by Fun's principle of putting patients first and develops feelings for him. However, Fun cannot get over Tung. Meanwhile, Ken meets a volunteer Ha Hiu Ching "Ching Ching" when he is in Africa and takes an interest in her. When they meet at "Lung Sing" again, Ching Ching tries to stray away from Ken because of the existence of Yoyo Go Siu Yau, who comes from a wealthy family, and who is also a patient of Ken.

Working with Fun at both "Lung Sing" and "Life Force", Ken learns that apart from giving patients medical treatments, doctors should also help patients to live a meaningful life. However, when Ken and Fun face their own challenges, they feel weak and helpless...

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

The Legend and the Hero

The Legend and the Hero (2006)
Chinese Drama

Cast:
Steve Ma - Emperor Zhou

Genre:

Episodes: 38

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Summary: A period drama based on a famous Chinese classical novel, The Legend and The Hero blends history and fantasy into one splendid TV series with help of new CG technologies. Steve Ma Jing Tao, famous for his various roles as ancient heroes, teams up with Mainland Chinese beauty Fan Bingbing (who has starred alongside Andy Lau in Battle of Wits). Giving a twist to the original story, Emperor Zhou (Steve Ma) is no longer a tyrant, and Da Ji (Fan Bingbing), not a wicked concubine. She seduces the Emperor only to fulfill her mission assigned by the heavenly god. Emperor Zhou falls in love with the gorgeous Da Ji, and he even threatens to attack her hometown in order to make her one of his concubines.

A group consists of both mortals and immortals are recruited by the benevolent Heavenly Goddess to battle the mortal King, who is possessed by the Demon. Thus begins a sprawling war between the good and evil. With plenty of special effects and battle sequences, The Legend and the Hero is an exciting retelling of one of China's best folklore legends.

~All information taken from crunchyroll~

Hana no Ran

Hana no Ran (2004)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Mita Yoshiko
Ichikawa Danjuro
Ichikawa Danjuro
Ichikawa Shinnosuke
Matsu Takako
Matsuoka Masahiro
Okuda Eiji

Genre: Period Drama

Episodes: 37

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Summary: The latest series, titled "Hana no Ran (Flower Insurrection)" is about Yasuko, a samurai's wife who catches the eye of the fifth shogun, Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. Tsunayoshi, who has already had his way with Yasuko's mother, has Yasuko installed in the women's quarters of Edo Castle as his newest concubine. She is immediately made uncomfortable by another concubine, Oden, who has an advantage over the others because she has borne the shogun two children, one of whom is a boy. Oden feels threatened by Yasuko, and so is the shogun's wife, Nobuko. Though Nobuko has no children and has more to fear from Oden, she joins forces with her to keep Yasuko in her place.

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

Fara

Fara
Malaysian Drama

Cast:???

Genre: Comedy

Episodes:?

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Summary: FARA is a Malaysian TV series, best elaborated as a DJ named FARA and what happens around her and how that'd affect her life & everyone else around her. Lotsa comedies plus discussion over various issues in Malaysia. See it for yourself. Enjoy!

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

Double Score

Double Score (2002)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Sorimachi Takashi
Oshio Manabu
Sudo Risa
Murakami Rikako

Genre: Police Drama

Episodes: 11

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Summary: This is the story of two cops. One doesn't care about getting promoted and wants to be like an American cop. His arrest record is 95% but he has to file a report for just about the same amount of cases because of the way he makes arrests. The other is a clean and cool cop that does everything by the book. The next chapter in this rookie's book is all but written.

These two very different personalities are assigned to work as partners on everyday, run-of-the-mill cases. At first, everyone thinks that they will never be able to work together. But they prove everyone completely wrong, as they go on to solve one case after the other on the streets of Tokyo.

This delightful story of two detectives makes its way into the Fuji Television fall line-up. Like the fast-paced Miami Vice and Beverly Hills Cops, "Double Score" promises to pioneer an all new genre of detective story!

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

BOYS Este

BOYS Este (2007)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Nakamura Aoi - Akagi Hibiki
Sugimoto Yumi - Koiwai Shizuka
Ikeuchi Hiroyuki - Morinaga Kanau
Saito Takumi - Shikishima Shichiri
Kashu Toshiki - Meito Kitsuma

Genre: Romance

Episodes: 12

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Summary: This love story is based on a manga by Masaki Souko. Akagi Hibiki is a high schooler who takes up a part-time job at an esthetic salon, and is said to have a "god hand" for his superb massaging technique. Romance begins after he meets another high schooler named Koiwai Shizuka, who becomes insecure about her looks due to insensitive comments by her boyfriend.

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

Fathers and Sons

Fathers and Sons (2007)
Chinese Drama

Cast:
Bobby Au Yeung - Man Tin Chi
Wong Hei - Ko Ching
Yoyo Mung - Gam Mei Jan
Tavia Yeung - Lo Sei Hei
Ha Yu - Ko Chi Tiem

Genre: 25

Episodes: Drama

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Summary: Top-ranked market research manager Man Tin-Tsz is an expert at price comparison. Commonly nicknamed “the Honorable Min Jeong Ho”, his personal motto is “always be price-conscious”. Tsz who relishes his yuppie lifestyle has been longing for an early retirement. But the sudden return of his eight-year-old son seems to have completely shattered his dreams. Tsz has no experience in taking care of children and is totally clueless about how to look after his son. Luckily his ally-cum-rival Kam Mei-Tsun a.k.a "Amy" is there to help and look out for him in every way. The pair gets to know each other better and gradually grow to be great buddies. Later Tsz discovers that Kam is actually the one referred to as “Platinum Dae Jang Geum”.

~All information taken from DramaWiki~

Konna Koi no Hanashi

Konna Koi no Hanashi (1997)
Japanese Drama

Cast:
Sanada Hiroyuki - Harashima Shuichiro
Tamaki Koji - Konosuke Shimodaira
Matsushima Nanako - Fujimura Kaori
Toda Naho - Mizukoshi Mayako
Takagi Saya - Fujimura Misao

Genre: Drama

Episodes: 12

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Summary: Harashima Shuichiro is a wealthy but lonely businessman who succeeded his father's company after his death. Reputed to be cold, merciless, and corrupted in his dealings, he seeks only to expand his company and profit at the expense of others. One day, he experiences some painful seizures and decides to secretly visit a clinic. To his horror, he finds out that he has an incurable case of cancer and only has three months left to live. There, he is asked by a working-class man, Konosuke Shimodaira to lend him 30 cents. Unknowing of Harashima's plight, Konosuke cheerfully promises to pay Harashima back. Happy yet poor, Konosuke is the direct foil of Harashima - a man living an empty existence with money.

From this moment onwards, Konosuke invites Harashima into his world - a world without money, but brimming with compassion and friendship, alien concepts to Harashima's cold heart. Although Harashima at first resists Konosuke's attempts to become friends, he eventually gravitates towards Konosuke and his friends' warmth, even finding love in the innocent Kaori. However, they have no idea that Harashima is the same man who is planning to demolish their homes in order to build a business center. How will his newfound friends react, and what will Harashima do with his last remaining months left to live?

~All information taken from DramaWiki~