Quick Info
Status: Returning Series
Network: BS Fuji
Type: Scripted
Rating: 10.0/10
Tokyo Tower ~ Okan and me, sometimes, Oton (SP version)
Overview
Adapted from the bestselling Japanese autobiography of the same title, the gentle coming-of-age drama Tokyo Tower - Mom and Me and Sometimes Dad concerns an adolescent boy (Kamiki Ryunosuke), Boku - Masaya, torn between the inherited recklessness of his father Oton and the inherited responsibility, wisdom and emotional strength of his mother Okan. Following a period of intensely rebellious behavior, Boku learns that his mom has contracted cancer; suddenly, his mother comes to live with him in Tokyo the entire emotional landscape of his life is altered.
This production, originally released in 2006, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 10.0 across its 1 season.
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- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Starring Cast
Ryunosuke Kamiki
Nakagawa Masaya [Young]
Yuko Tanaka
Nakagawa Eiko
Yo Oizumi
Masaya Nakagawa
Hirosue Ryoko
Masami Narita
Keizo Kanie
Nakagawa Kohji
Kumiko Tsuchiya
Seasons
Season 1
11 Episodes • Aired 2006-11-18
No season overview provided for this season.