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NHK-NEP: top-level factual content

NHK and its international distribution arm, NHK Enterprises (NEP), are gearing up to present an engaging lineup of programs at ATF 2024. Known for their impartial and high-quality productions, NHK reaches millions of households across Japan and offers a diverse range of content, including documentaries, dramas, educational programs, and cultural features. This year’s selection reflects the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of storytelling and discovery.

One of the standout offerings is 30,000,000 (Yen), a suspenseful drama produced by NHK. This eight-episode series delves into the drastic changes in a family’s life following an accident that brings home a bag filled with cash from a criminal ring. The family’s descent into a cycle of wrongdoings makes for a gripping storyline.

Another significant title is Unbound, an epic biopic that explores the life of a man who defies social conventions and low status to become a key figure in the 18th-century Japanese cultural renaissance. Produced by NHK, this 48-episode series highlights the discovery of renowned ukiyo-e artists such as Sharaku, Utamaro, and Hokusai.

The drama MY FAMILY provides a heartfelt narrative, focusing on high schooler Kishimoto Nanami who faces multiple challenges, including her younger brother’s accusation of shoplifting, her father’s sudden death, and her grandmother’s worsening forgetfulness. Despite these obstacles, the family finds humor and resilience. This series is a collaborative production between NHK and AOI Pro.

In the realm of factual content, The Panda Diaries offers an intimate look at the life and passing of Tantan, a beloved panda bear in Japan. Produced by NHK, this two-episode documentary uses extensive footage filmed since 2020 to tell Tantan’s story, culminating in her death at the age of 28.

Chasing Perfection: Four Seasons with Japan’s Master Gardeners, another factual program, follows the dedicated professionals tending to two world-renowned Japanese gardens. The program, which highlights the Adachi Museum Garden, ranked number one by a US magazine for 21 consecutive years, provides viewers with breathtaking views and insights into the pursuit of perfection in garden maintenance.

Lastly, Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan offers a rare glimpse into the world of Aoyama Gosho, the creator of the globally popular manga series Detective Conan (also known as Case Closed). This program reveals Gosho’s enduring sense of wonder and his genuine desire to entertain, providing a unique perspective on the creative process behind the beloved series.

NHK and NHK Enterprises’ participation in ATF 2024 underscores their dedication to producing content that stretches the limits of traditional storytelling. The diverse range of programs promises to captivate and engage audiences worldwide, showcasing the rich cultural and creative landscape of Japan.

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30,000,000 (Yen)

Drama, Crime / Mystery, 8 x 49 min., Produced by NHK

An accident changes one family’s fortunes. The biker’s bag the son brings home contains a block of cash for a criminal ring. The decent people are drawn into the cycle of wrongdoings….

Unbound

Drama, TAIGA: Period/ Costume,48 x 43 min., Produced by NHK

An epic biopic unveiling the chronicles of a man unbound by his low status or social conventions who became a pivotal force behind the cultural renaissance of 18th-century Japan by discovering the talents of Sharaku, Utamaro and Hokusai—ukiyo-e artists that continue to be cherished by the world to this day.

MY FAMILY

Drama, Human / Diversity, 10 x 49 min., Produced by NHK / AOI Pro.

High schooler Kishimoto Nanami is hit with compounding problems. Her younger brother with Down’s syndrome is accused of shoplifting. Dad suddenly dies. Granny’s forgetfulness is getting worse. Even so, she and family are able to find humor in it all.

The Panda Diaries

Factual, Human, Nature, 2 x 59 min. Produced by NHK

Tantan the panda bear passed away on March 31, 2024. She was 28, the oldest individual in Japan at the time. An intimate, behind-the-scenes look into the life and passing of this much-loved giant panda, told through the vast footage filmed since 2020.

Chasing Perfection: Four Seasons with Japan’s Master Gardeners

Factual, Arts & Culture / Human Story, 1 x 50 min., Produced by NHK

Two world-renowned gardens in Japan offer breathtaking views for all who visit. Ranked number one in a US magazine for Japanese gardens for 21 consecutive years is the Adachi Museum Garden. This program follows the dedicated professionals chasing perfection.

Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan

Factual, Arts & Culture / Human Story, 1 x 50 min., Produced by NHK

A rare look into the world of Aoyama Gosho, creator of the global hit manga series Detective Conan (aka Case Closed). With incredible access, the program reveals a man who never lost his childlike sense of wonder, or his genuine desire to entertain.

About NHK-NEP

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s sole public media organization. Funded by fees from Japanese households and businesses, it has a reputation for impartial, high-quality programming. Through its six nationwide TV channels and three radio channels, NHK reaches about 60 million households and businesses. Besides being a broadcaster, NHK produces a vast array of high-quality programs covering news, documentaries, children’s and educational programs, music, entertainment, culture, animation and drama.

NEP (NHK Enterprises, Inc.) is the international distribution/production affiliate of NHK. It handles high-quality programs in various genres including documentaries, children’s & education, entertainment, animation, drama, factual entertainment and non-scripted/scripted formats.

NAKANO Akiko

Senior Manager (Worldwide excluding China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea)

YAMADA Shuji

Chief Manager (Taiwan and Hong Kong / Non-Scripted Format)

NAGAOKA Satomi

Manager (Korea and China / Scripted Format / In-flight)