From historical dramas to uplifting comedies, NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, brings a dynamic selection of scripted series to the international stage. Featured works include QUEEN OF MARS, a sci-fi epic set on the red planet one hundred years into the future, as well as HIRAYASUMI, a series giving an unfiltered look at the everyday lives of Japanese youthsーboth of which have been selected for screening at FESTIVAL. KAEDAMA BRAVO! will also be unveiled to an overseas audience for the first time.
NHK’s scripted series transcend cultural borders through universal themes that resonate with audiences worldwide.
The producers behind these programs will be on site offering a rare opportunity for you to hear firsthand about their creative visions and processes.
Join us as we showcase a new dimension of Japanese scripted storytelling.
【Featured Titles】
• QUEEN OF MARS (Sci-Fi, Fantasy)
• HIRAYASUMI (Slice of Life, Manga Related)
• 30,000,000 YEN (Suspense, Thriller)
• KAEDAMA BRAVO! (Sisterhood, Comedy)
• THEMIS’S UNCERTAIN COURT (Crime, Inclusion)
• BROTHERS IN ARMS (Success Story, Costume Drama)
• THE GOHST WRITER’S WIFE (Romance, Costume Drama)
• I WANT TO DIE ALONE (Humor, Satire)
