Zettai Reido
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is a Japanese police procedural
television drama
. The first season, subtitled , was set in a fictional version of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
division that specializes in investigating cold cases, which is based on an actual division established in Japan in 2009. The first season aired from April 13 to June 22, 2010 on Fuji TV's Kakku
time-slot. It premiered to a 18% rating. A special two-hour long episode which served as conclusion to the first series was aired on July 8, 2011.
Season two of Zettai Reido, subtitled takes place a year after the events of the special episode, after Sakuragi and her fellow detectives have been transferred to the undercover investigation division which deals with current crimes. The second season aired from July 12 to September 20, 2011 on Fuji TV's Kakku
time-slot. It premiered to a 15.4% rating and ended with a season-high rating of 16.3%. The last leg of the second season featured guest star appearances by Yūsuke Santamaria
and You Yokoyama.
The opening and ending themes for season one and two are performed by rock duo Love Psychedelico
.
) is an energetic rookie detective assigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
's special investigations office. This newly-established division uses DNA analysis and the latest in forensics science to investigate unresolved cases and cases suspected to involve missing persons.
Police procedural
The police procedural is a subgenre of detective fiction which attempts to convincingly depict the activities of a police force as they investigate crimes. While traditional detective novels usually concentrate on a single crime, police procedurals frequently depict investigations into several...
television drama
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
. The first season, subtitled , was set in a fictional version of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department serves as the police force for the entire Tokyo metropolis. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a superintendent general, who is appointed by the National Public Safety Commission and approved by the prime minister.The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more...
division that specializes in investigating cold cases, which is based on an actual division established in Japan in 2009. The first season aired from April 13 to June 22, 2010 on Fuji TV's Kakku
Kakku
is a Japanese abbreviation for , meaning Tuesday at 9PM. This is a popular time-slot which airs Japanese television dramas. Kakku is Fuji TV's second best-rated time-slot for TV dramas, behind Getsuku . Prior to airing dramas, the time-slot was occupied by the popular quiz show Naruhodo! The World,...
time-slot. It premiered to a 18% rating. A special two-hour long episode which served as conclusion to the first series was aired on July 8, 2011.
Season two of Zettai Reido, subtitled takes place a year after the events of the special episode, after Sakuragi and her fellow detectives have been transferred to the undercover investigation division which deals with current crimes. The second season aired from July 12 to September 20, 2011 on Fuji TV's Kakku
Kakku
is a Japanese abbreviation for , meaning Tuesday at 9PM. This is a popular time-slot which airs Japanese television dramas. Kakku is Fuji TV's second best-rated time-slot for TV dramas, behind Getsuku . Prior to airing dramas, the time-slot was occupied by the popular quiz show Naruhodo! The World,...
time-slot. It premiered to a 15.4% rating and ended with a season-high rating of 16.3%. The last leg of the second season featured guest star appearances by Yūsuke Santamaria
Yusuke Santamaria
, born , is an actor and singer born March 12, 1971 in Ōita Ōita Prefecture, Japan who premiered primarily on Japanese networks such as JDTV and JHJ. He was best known for his work on many popular game shows, television programs, and shorts. He is also known simply as "Yūsuke"...
and You Yokoyama.
The opening and ending themes for season one and two are performed by rock duo Love Psychedelico
Love Psychedelico
is a Japanese band. In Japan they are often called Delico for short. They are widely popular not only in Japan but also Hong Kong and Taiwan.- Members :* Kumi – lead vocals, guitars, etc....
.
Series synopsis
Izumi Sakuragi (Aya UetoAya Ueto
is a Japanese actress, singer, model, tarento, and occasional radio personality. Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Ueto was discovered when she participated in the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize...
) is an energetic rookie detective assigned to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department serves as the police force for the entire Tokyo metropolis. Founded in 1874, it is headed by a superintendent general, who is appointed by the National Public Safety Commission and approved by the prime minister.The Metropolitan Police, with a staff of more...
's special investigations office. This newly-established division uses DNA analysis and the latest in forensics science to investigate unresolved cases and cases suspected to involve missing persons.
Main cast
- Aya UetoAya Uetois a Japanese actress, singer, model, tarento, and occasional radio personality. Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Ueto was discovered when she participated in the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize...
as Izumi Sakuragi, a rookie detective with the special investigations office. Due to her inexperience, she is nicknamed . - Hiroyuki MiyasakoHiroyuki Miyasakois a Japanese actor and comedian, and plays the boke in Ameagari Kesshitai. He won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the 28th Hochi Film Awards for Thirteen Steps and Wild Berries.-Filmography:*Thirteen Steps *Wild Berries...
as Keigo Tsukamoto, a police sergeant who is often partnered with Sakuragi. - Sayaka Yamaguchi as Ryōko Takamine, the special investigations office's resident criminal profiler.
- Tomomi Maruyama as Yūki Fukazawa, a police inspector with the special investigations office. In season two, he is promoted to the position of Chief Investigator of the eighth section.
- Hiromi Kitagawa as Sae Ōmori, the crime lab chief and main technician.
- Ryo KimuraRyo Kimurais a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was Moonlight Jellyfish, in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP .-Dramas:*Water Boys 2 - Hideki Sano *Division 1...
as Shō Takebayashi, the crime lab technician in charge of computer forensics. - Takeo Nakahara as Shintarō Shiraishi, a detective with the special investigations office.
- Tetta Sugimoto as Takumi Kurata, a senior detective with the special investigations office.
- Kin'ya KitaōjiKin'ya Kitaojiis a Japanese actor.-Early life:He was born in Kyoto, son of famous jidaigeki film star Ichikawa Utaemon, and graduated from Waseda University School of Letters, Arts and Sciences Ⅱ in Tokyo.-Acting career:...
as Hideo Nagashima, the Director General of the special investigations office. - Akira NagataAkira Nagatais a Japanese vocalist and actor currently part of the J-pop group Run&Gun. He was born in Sakai, Osaka. He was part of the casts of Musical Air Gear with his fellow band members, a voice actor for Lovely Complex, and he also portrays Seigi Ozaki in the tokusatsu franchise Kamen Rider Den-O...
as Yukinari Michio - Keisuke MinamiKeisuke Minamiis a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Kunimitsu Tezuka in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, of the third generation Seigaku cast...
as Tōru Akiyama - Megumi Saito as Tomomi Mitsui
- Kenta Kiritani as Shinjirō Takigawa, a detective with the special undercover crime investigations office and Sakuragi's partner.
- Takashika Kobayashi as Ryōhei Isomura, a detective with the special undercover crime investigations office.
- Rie Minemura as Megumi Inohara
First season
| # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Rating (Kantō Kanto region The is a geographical area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. The region includes the Greater Tokyo Area and encompasses seven prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. Within its boundaries, slightly more than 40 percent of the land area is the Kantō Plain.... ) |
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| align="center" colspan="6" style="font-size:100%" style="background: #F2F2F2"| Average Rating (Kantō): 14.4 |
Second season
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| Average Rating (Kantō): 13.0 |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2011 | Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix The Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix is an award given by the Nikkan Sports newspaper to Japanese television dramas.-Best Drama:*1st: Love Generation*2nd: Great Teacher Onizuka*3rd: Beautiful Life*4th: Hero*5th: Antique... |
Best Lead Actress | Aya Ueto Aya Ueto is a Japanese actress, singer, model, tarento, and occasional radio personality. Born in Nerima, Tokyo, Ueto was discovered when she participated in the 7th Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize... |
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| 2012 | Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Lead Actress | Aya Ueto |