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Quick Info

Status: Ended

Network: NHK

Type: Scripted

Rating: 4.5/10

Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun

TV SERIES 2020 2 SEASONS

Overview

Saori Fujiwara comes back home after work. She opens a bamboo blind and burns incense. She purchased the bamboo blind and incense while in Bali. With the relaxed setting, Saori Fujiwara takes a nap, but, suddenly, a man dressed in clothing from the Heian period appears in front of her. She talks to him. Suddenly Saori Fujiwara thinks of the name Genji Hikaru, the protagonist of from classic literature "The Tale of Genji." She blurts out "Genji Hikaru" and the man unexpectedly hugs her.

This production, originally released in 2020, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.5 across its 2 seasons.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Drama.
  • • Produced in Japan.
  • • Original Language: Japanese.

Directed By

Kazuya Konaka, Abe mika, Tanaka Satoshi

Written By

N/A

Seasons

Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2020-04-04

No season overview provided for this season.

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Season 2

10 Episodes • Aired 2021-06-07

No season overview provided for this season.

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