Atashinchi no Danshi
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is a Japanese drama
produced by Fuji Television
starring actress Maki Horikita
. The producer, director, and screenwriter for the series consists of the same team that created the successful 2007 drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
. The series ran from Tuesday, April 14 to June 23, 2009, in the 9:00 PM time slot.
stars as Chisato Mineta, a 20-year-old homeless girl who moves about from parks to net cafes. Her mother died of illness, and when her father disappears after earning an incredible 100 million Yen debt, she is chased out of her home. Chisato spends her life running from debt collectors, but one day, she meets the president of a huge toy company who agrees to pay off her debts and then tricks her into marrying him. She then finds out that he only has one month to live. If she stays married him then she doesn't have to pay back the debt but if she leaves then all the money has to be returned.
A month later, she finds out that the president actually has more conditions than to just being his wife. She must also live with his six sons; all adopted as successors to the company by the president. However, each son has hidden himself away from the rest of the family—and none are eager to welcome their new mother. Will Chisato be able to open up their hearts and turn these strangers into a loving family?
: Works at a Net Cafe. He has a crush on Chisato and is always helping her with her problems. Portrayed by .
: He is Chisato's father. He racked up a 100 million Yen debt and ran away, leaving Chisato to deal with the debt. *spoiler* It is revealed that he gambled to raise money to pay for Chisato's mother's medical bills. He truly loves Chisato's mother. |surumi Shingo ]|鶴見辰吾|Tsurumi Shingo}}.
: 27 years old. The second son, Takeru is a member of a delinquent bike gang, yet is kind-hearted. When Chisato was being bullied by kids inside of her tent, Takeru came to her rescue, albeit not knowing it was Chisato he was helping at the time. Originally, Takeru believed that his father wanted him to become Shinzo's son so that Takeru could inherit money and send it to his father, but in time, it becomes apparent that was not the real reason why Takeru's father sent him to the Okura household. Portrayed by .
: 25 years old. The third son, Sho works as a host who moves from establishment to establishment to maintain his status as number one host based on his outward appearance and his conversational abilities. Initially living outside the Ōkura household, he cares for Riki, his son, and works as door-to-door salesman at day and as host in night. He is the mastermind of the Ōkura brothers. Sho began to have feelings toward Chisato after Episode 7, particularly after they accidentally kissed. He revealed his true feelings when he kissed her of his own will in Episode 8. Portrayed by .
: 22 years old. The fourth son, Masaru is the charismatic model of an exclusive magazine. He is very popular among the ladies, but something in his past caused him to have a phobia of women. Because his parents died after rescuing from a fire when he went in to retrieve a toy, he believes that he killed them. His sister also survived. Masaru develops feelings toward Chisato after curing his phobia of women. Portrayed by .
: 17 years old. The fifth son, Satoru is a high school student and seems to be one of the more aggressive brothers. At a young age, he was marked as a genius magician, but because of something in his past, he locked himself up in his room for a year. Eventually, Chisato lured him outside, and after a few episodes, he started to develop feelings for her. Portrayed by .
: 12 years old. The sixth son. He is extremely intelligent and has no interest in the family inheritance because he makes plenty of money via the stock market. He always falls asleep at exactly nine P.M. In one episode, he entered a contest so that his mom could find him on her birthday. Although she was able to see him on television, his mom was leaving Japan and could not meet him. He is the only one of the six sons who actually feels Chisato is his mother,Portrayed by .
Japanese drama
Japanese drama may refer to:*Japanese television drama or Dorama, about dramatic television shows in Japan*Radio drama in Japan, often related to anime and manga series- See also :...
produced by Fuji Television
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
starring actress Maki Horikita
Maki Horikita
is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:...
. The producer, director, and screenwriter for the series consists of the same team that created the successful 2007 drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
, also known as Ike-para, is a Japanese drama produced by Fuji Television and first aired on July 3, 2007. It is based on the comic by Hisaya Nakajo, published in English as Hana-Kimi. Filming locations include the Ryutsu Keizai University....
. The series ran from Tuesday, April 14 to June 23, 2009, in the 9:00 PM time slot.
Plot summary
Maki HorikitaMaki Horikita
is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:...
stars as Chisato Mineta, a 20-year-old homeless girl who moves about from parks to net cafes. Her mother died of illness, and when her father disappears after earning an incredible 100 million Yen debt, she is chased out of her home. Chisato spends her life running from debt collectors, but one day, she meets the president of a huge toy company who agrees to pay off her debts and then tricks her into marrying him. She then finds out that he only has one month to live. If she stays married him then she doesn't have to pay back the debt but if she leaves then all the money has to be returned.
A month later, she finds out that the president actually has more conditions than to just being his wife. She must also live with his six sons; all adopted as successors to the company by the president. However, each son has hidden himself away from the rest of the family—and none are eager to welcome their new mother. Will Chisato be able to open up their hearts and turn these strangers into a loving family?
Cast
: 20 years old. Chisato lost her mother to illness at a young age. Her father, an impulsive gambler, has disappeared, leaving her with a 100 million Yen debt. After marrying Shinzo Okura, she becomes the stepmother of his six sons. *SPOILER* Over time, she comes to get along with all six sons, but later discovers that she is actually Shinzo's daughter and that she was never legally his wife. Chisato seems to have a crush on Sho Okura after episode 7. Portrayed by .: Works at a Net Cafe. He has a crush on Chisato and is always helping her with her problems. Portrayed by .
: He is Chisato's father. He racked up a 100 million Yen debt and ran away, leaving Chisato to deal with the debt. *spoiler* It is revealed that he gambled to raise money to pay for Chisato's mother's medical bills. He truly loves Chisato's mother. |surumi Shingo ]|鶴見辰吾|Tsurumi Shingo}}.
Ōkura Household
: 30-years-old. The first son, Fū is a free person, but unemployed. His real father is Shinzo Okura. His mother was a hostess at a bar, so his father could not publicly reveal that Fū was his son. At one point, Fū wanted Chisato to become his girlfriend, but the real purpose of it was to keep his many girlfriends at bay. He has fifty different licenses, including one for boxing. Portrayed by .: 27 years old. The second son, Takeru is a member of a delinquent bike gang, yet is kind-hearted. When Chisato was being bullied by kids inside of her tent, Takeru came to her rescue, albeit not knowing it was Chisato he was helping at the time. Originally, Takeru believed that his father wanted him to become Shinzo's son so that Takeru could inherit money and send it to his father, but in time, it becomes apparent that was not the real reason why Takeru's father sent him to the Okura household. Portrayed by .
: 25 years old. The third son, Sho works as a host who moves from establishment to establishment to maintain his status as number one host based on his outward appearance and his conversational abilities. Initially living outside the Ōkura household, he cares for Riki, his son, and works as door-to-door salesman at day and as host in night. He is the mastermind of the Ōkura brothers. Sho began to have feelings toward Chisato after Episode 7, particularly after they accidentally kissed. He revealed his true feelings when he kissed her of his own will in Episode 8. Portrayed by .
: 22 years old. The fourth son, Masaru is the charismatic model of an exclusive magazine. He is very popular among the ladies, but something in his past caused him to have a phobia of women. Because his parents died after rescuing from a fire when he went in to retrieve a toy, he believes that he killed them. His sister also survived. Masaru develops feelings toward Chisato after curing his phobia of women. Portrayed by .
: 17 years old. The fifth son, Satoru is a high school student and seems to be one of the more aggressive brothers. At a young age, he was marked as a genius magician, but because of something in his past, he locked himself up in his room for a year. Eventually, Chisato lured him outside, and after a few episodes, he started to develop feelings for her. Portrayed by .
: 12 years old. The sixth son. He is extremely intelligent and has no interest in the family inheritance because he makes plenty of money via the stock market. He always falls asleep at exactly nine P.M. In one episode, he entered a contest so that his mom could find him on her birthday. Although she was able to see him on television, his mom was leaving Japan and could not meet him. He is the only one of the six sons who actually feels Chisato is his mother,Portrayed by .
Audience Rating
| Episode | On Air (Japan) | Title | Rating (Japan) | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ep 01 | April 14, 2009 | Homeless Mother VS Six Strange Sons | 14.1% | 10 Mins Extra |
| Ep 02 | April 21, 2009 | Trust, Be Trusted | 11.0% | |
| Ep 03 | April 28, 2009 | Saving First Love | 9.6% | |
| Ep 04 | May 5, 2009 | Kidnapping Project! | 9.4% | |
| Ep 05 | May 12, 2009 | Kiss From Fuu?! | 12.3% | |
| Ep 06 | May 19, 2009 | Fuu's Girlfriend is Chisato?! | 12.0% | |
| Ep 07 | May 26, 2009 | Closer Moment! | 9.5% | |
| Ep 08 | June 2, 2009 | From Thriftiness Comes Love!? | 11.3% | |
| Ep 09 | June 9, 2009 | Goodbye, Takeru?! | 10.4% | |
| Ep 10 | June 16, 2009 | The Surprising Truth! | 9.8% | |
| Ep 11 | June 23, 2009 | A Treasure Called Family | 10.4% | |
Trivia
- The theme song, "InfinityInfinity (Girl Next Door song)"Infinity" is the fifth single by the band Girl Next Door and it was released on June 10, 2009. Infinity was used as the theme song of Japanese drama Atashinchi no Danshi.- CD Tracklisting :# Infinity# If# Jōnetsu no Daishō...
," was performed by Japanese dance-pop group Girl Next DoorGirl Next Door (band)Girl Next Door is a Japanese pop musical trio that debuted in 2008 on the Avex Trax label. The band consists of vocalist Chisa, guitarist Yuji Inoue and Daisuke Suzuki on keyboard.-History:...
. - Nearly 21 months passed since Maki Horikita 2007's Ka-Kyo (Tuesday 9:00 p.m. period) drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi eHanazakari no Kimitachi e, also known as Ike-para, is a Japanese drama produced by Fuji Television and first aired on July 3, 2007. It is based on the comic by Hisaya Nakajo, published in English as Hana-Kimi. Filming locations include the Ryutsu Keizai University....
before she returned to the drama competition for this time slot. - Beside Horikita Maki, there are three more actors that also played in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana Kimi). They are Yusuke YamamotoYusuke Yamamotois a Japanese actor. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in Kamen Rider Kabuto.-Television:-Movies:...
(Ohkura Masaru; as Kayashima Taiki in Hana Kimi) Yoshinori OkadaYoshinori Okadais a Japanese actor. He has starred several TV series such as Atsuhime and Nobuta. O Produce as well as movies such as Densha otoko . He is a high school graduate and does not have a college degree...
(Ohkura Takeru; as Ashiya Shizuki in Hana Kimi) and Mitsuomi TakahashiMitsuomi Takahashiis a Japanese actor best known for playing Satoru Akashi/BoukenRed in the tokusatsu show GoGo Sentai Boukenger. He took part in the 20th and 21st SASUKE competition...
(Nakao, one of Chisato's Bodyguards; as Daikokuchō Mitsuomi, one of first dorm students in Hana Kimi) - Jun Kaname is the tallest one in the cast at 185 centimeters (slightly over 6 feet).
- Hard Gay makes a guest appearance in episode 6.
- The house they live in is Lockheart Castle, an amusement park in Gunma PrefectureGunma Prefectureis a prefecture of Japan located in the northwest corner of the Kantō region on Honshu island. Its capital is Maebashi.- History :The remains of a Paleolithic man were found at Iwajuku, Gunma Prefecture, in the early 20th century and there is a public museum there.Japan was without horses until...
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