Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: NHK BS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 6.5/10
The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary
Overview
Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."
This production, originally released in 2024, 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 6.5 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Japan.
- • Original Language: Japanese.
Directed By
Written By
Starring Cast
Elaiza Ikeda
Kishibe Midori
Yojiro Noda
Majime Mitsuya
Osamu Mukai
Masashi Nishioka
Kyôhei Shibata
Matsumoto Tomosuke
Yuma Yamoto
Miyamoto Shinichiro
Mimura
Umajime Kaguya
Makiko Watanabe
Sasaki Kaoru
Oshirō Maeda
Tendo Mitsuru
Seasons
Season 1
10 Episodes • Aired 2024-02-18
No season overview provided for this season.