Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Nippon TV
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.3/10
First Penguin!
Overview
The "first penguin" is the courageous first penguin that dives into the sea filled with enemies. Iwasaki Nodoka is a young single mother with no money, no house, and no work. While Nodoka decides that she will do anything to eat, she meets a fisherman who offers her "10,000 yen to rebuild the coast". Thus, Nodoka now carries the dreams of the local fishermen whose lives are on her shoulders. Despite her limited knowledge of the fishing industry, Nodoka does her best working with the stubborn sea men, breaks through the old common sense and customs with her boldness, and creates a revolution in the industry.
This production, originally released in 2022, 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 7.3 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Nao
Iwasaki Nodoka
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Kataoka Hiroshi
Nobuyuki Suzuki
Nagasawa Kazuki
Daichi Watanabe
Kotohira Yusuke
Tomio Umezawa
Sugiura Hisamitsu
Mitsuru Fukikoshi
Isoda Takashi
Zen Kajihara
Yamanaka Atsushi
Yu Uemura
Yamanaka Takumi
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2022-10-05
No season overview provided for this season.