Explore TV Series

A local news program focusing on the Kansai region. It features in-depth reporting on local and global events, along with segments that explore everyday curiosities and share small moments of happiness.

A weekly drive-and-talk show where celebrities (usually two who have something in common) ride in a Suzuki car and talk while driving places.

A morning information program covering a variety of topics, including news, weather, and entertainment, with a focus on local content from the Kansai region.

Three girls come from another planet to save the mistreated animals of planet Earth. Black cat Amiru, squirrel Rumi, and rabbit Rie all make their way to Earth but Rie crashes her UFO! Lucky Amiru and Rumi run into Earth girl Minami and together set out to conquer the world!

A large-scale special documentary program, broadcast primarily on NHK BS1 on Sunday evenings, covering a wide range of subjects.

Kurotani Nanami grew up in a poor farmer’s household that suffered from inadequate state support to the earthquake victims. She works at a club as she attends university and constantly sends her family money. One day, Shioda Yusuke, the young company president of Naguri Construction, and his subordinate Miyazato Kazuki turn up at the place where Nanami works. Learning that the two influential men are engaged in work related to ODA (official development assistance) and interested in the illicit money which flows from it, Nanami is fascinated by the flow of money on the other side of the world of international aid. She gets close to Miyazato who has many friends among the heavyweight politicians and government, and is virtually leading his company. In exchange for sleeping with him, she wants a job at a company associated with ODA. Although Nanami knows that it is a dirty world, she unhesitatingly seeks to throw herself into it and escape from poverty. Taking an interest in Nanami, Miyazato guides her to Gohongi Consultants which has close ties to his company. This is the entrance to the world of international aid where kickbacks, bribes, concessions and political maneuvering are rampant.

Follows a boy named Gen who time travels from the year 2020 to a distant future where humanity has gone extinct. He begins staying at the Ganko family home in the Rustling Forest, where he has none of the amenities he is used to: no electricity, gas, or running water, as well as no television, smartphones, convenience stores, snacks, or games.

High School Girl's Police (女子高警察, Joshikou Keisatsu?) was a mini-series featuring the members of AKB48G's Tentoumu Chu! with actor Lily Franky.

Short Series

Hanio Yamada is a 27-year-old copywriter for Tokyo Ad who, after a suicide attempt, quits his job and advertises his own life for sale in a Tokyo newspaper. Yamada's life is shaken up when he agrees to the increasingly bizarre requests of those who respond to his offer.

Japanese castles seen through the eyes of a lady wearing traditional kimono. Detailed historical and construction information is presented along with an introduction to castle surroundings and local food specialties.

Learn living Japanese through real conversations happen on real street interviews!

Set in an izakaya bar, the talk show explores historical figures and their actions in the light of contemporary problems. From dealing with difficult bosses to effectively guiding subordinates, and even the secrets to success in new projects - viewers can learn all these and more from historical personalities.

Ever since the day his father left, Natsuo's world was turned into a living hell. When he is taken into custody by a relative, Natsuo is separated from his younger sister and his best friend, Wataru. While the years matured Natsuo into a young man, his life was still nothing but a disgrace until he is taken under the wing of Kogure. Soon, Kogure appoints Natsuo as manager of a trashy night club; Natsuo's first real chance to make something of his life. But Natsuo is unaware that Kogure, the man whom he confided in, is using him as a pawn in an outrageous bet - a bet that concerns his life!