Program List
- Action
NEW
琉神マブヤーTHE MOVIE 七つのマブイ
New Superhero from Okinawa!! “Ryujin Mabuyer,” a live-action superhero TV series that has aired in Okinawa island prefecture since 2008, makes its big-screen debut in 2011. On the surface, the islands of Okinawa are at peace. But in the shadows, the evil army “Majimun” has appeared, and is searching for the nine legendary Mabui Stones. In the hour of Okinawa’s greatest peril, the Mabui (soul) of the protector God of the Mabui stones, Ryujin Mabuyer will draw to itself one man, and revive to stop the ambitions of evil. ”Ryujin Mabuyer” is a community-based live-action superhero TV series that was inspired by the “Super Sentai” (Super squad, aka Power Rangers) series. Such shows typically advertise the localities in which they are set. In the series, the characters speak in Okinawa’s local dialect and have Okinawan names. Unlike other superhero series, the villains in ‘Ryujin Mabuyer,’ collectively known as ‘Majimun’, are not depicted as totally evil. They even bury the hatchet with Mabuyer in the end, which is unprecedented among superhero series. The story focuses on the Seven Stars of the Northern Dipper, a.k.a. the seven Mabui (soul) = study, health, appetite, courage, loyalty, patience, and mercy. Each seven Mabui is the indispensable heart and soul which resides deeply among Uchinanchu, the people of Okinawa. Mabuyer, together with his partner Ganasea, strives to save Uchinanchu from Majimun by bringing the stolen Mabui back. However, the real message behind Majimun’s attempt was to alert people about the ongoing environmental destruction caused by the humans. And here, the true superhero responds…. Starring actor/singer Shintaro Yamada as the main character Uruma and his alter ego Ryujin Mabuyer, along with singer ISSA (from DA PUMP) as Saion/ Ryujin Ganasea. Both Yamada and ISSA are from Okinawa prefecture. Also available: Ryujin Mabuyer live-action TV series spanned 3 seasons and a spin-off. The popularity of the show’s characters continues to grow along with their appearances at local events held constantly throughout the year.
- Romance
偽装不倫
A true love story that begins with one lie.
Shoko has never had a serious relationship. Before she knew it, she was 32 and had become the poster child for all sorts of unflattering labels society puts on unmarried women: "30s and single," "the temp worker who got tired of looking for a husband," and because she still mooches off her parents, "parasite single."
Suddenly, she meets a handsome younger guy on the plane to her solo vacation. She can't believe he asked her out to dinner. But it turns out that Shoko lied to him about being married―a move that elevated her status from "unwanted" to "a woman worthy of a man." Finally, after meeting countless men only to get turned down, the chance for romance falls upon her.
"Even if it's only during this trip, let's have an affair," the guy tells her. Shoko now has a "limited time only" love in her hands. Expectations rise as she experiences joy like she never has. Even though she keeps reminding herself that this is only an "affair" for him and not true love, her feelings grow stronger. Can what she feels be called true happiness? What is true happiness anyway?
"Fake Affair" is the drama adaptation of the latest manga from Akiko Higashimura, who also wrote "Tokyo Tarareba Girls." Thrilling and exciting, this love story is dedicated to all the ladies who simply want to be happy and are trying to make the most out of life, but have become afraid of getting hurt.
- Mystery
楽園
Miyuki Miyabe is a popular best-selling author in a number of genres that include mystery, science fiction, and historical fiction.
A picture drawn by a small boy begins to unravel the mystery behind a single hidden truth.
Amidst anguish and conflict a family searches for its own paradise in this must see human mystery drama.
宮部みゆきのミリオンセラー「楽園」を、主演に仲間由紀恵を迎えて初の映像化。社会の暗部を精緻なタッチで描き出したヒューマンドラマの最高峰。