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Status: Ended

Network: Fuji TV

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.7/10

Beach Boys

TV SERIES 1997 1 SEASON

Overview

Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.

This production, originally released in 1997, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.7 across its 1 season.

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

Directed By

Ishizaka Reiko, Kensaku Sawada, Tatsuaki Kimura

Written By

Yoshikazu Okada

Starring Cast

Seasons

Beach Boys - Specials Episode Guide

Specials

1 Episodes • Aired 1998-01-03

3 months have passed since the events on the beach. Kaito works for a marine biologist whereas Hiromi dates the heiress of a Hawaiian hotel owner. When Kaito's work takes him to the island as well, they run into each other by chance. Makoto and Haruko now run the B&B back in Japan. One day, they win a trip which will make the reunion complete.

Beach Boys - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

12 Episodes • Aired 1997-07-07

Hiromi does not have a stable job. He’s just been thrown out of his girlfriend’s house, and has nowhere to go. Kaito has derailed himself from the fast track after making a mistake at work. Two people of completely different backgrounds head toward the ocean to contemplate their lives. The two come upon an old guesthouse with an ocean view called Diamond Head, run by an elderly man and his granddaughter, Makoto. Hiromi boldly asks them to hire him and provide him shelter. Meanwhile, Kaito comes to visit the guesthouse on holiday. Makoto slowly begins to show interest in the two. Just when Kaito and Makoto get used to Hiromi’s carefree personality, Makoto’s grandfather decides to close down the guesthouse. This drama depicting the friendship between the two men recorded the highest viewing rate in the history of Fuji Television dramas.

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