News no Onna (1998–1998)

TV ShowEndedFuji TVDrama1 season, 11 episodes
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Plot

Tamaki Aso (Honami Suzuki) is a dedicated news anchor known for her stoic professionalism, even reporting on her own husband's tragic death during a broadcast. Her life takes another dramatic turn when she becomes the guardian of her late husband's estranged teenage son, Ryu (Hideaki Takizawa), leading to a rocky start but gradually evolving into a deeper connection. Set against the backdrop of a cutthroat newsroom, the series explores themes of ambition, personal growth, and the struggle to balance career and unexpected familial duties.

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Episodes by season

Season0111Episodes1998Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01Younger BoyJanuary 7, 1998—
  2. S01E02The Kind DevilJanuary 14, 1998—
  3. S01E03Shy Ai TsunaJanuary 21, 1998—
  4. S01E04TrapJanuary 28, 1998—
  5. S01E05Don't Worry About ItFebruary 4, 1998—
  6. S01E06Cross My HeartFebruary 11, 1998—
  7. S01E07Season of TearsFebruary 18, 1998—
  8. S01E08Crazy About YouFebruary 25, 1998—
  9. S01E09Smiles PaintedMarch 4, 1998—
  10. S01E10Symphony of SorrowMarch 11, 1998—
  11. S01E11The Best SpringMarch 18, 1998—

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Castfull cast & details

Honami SuzukiHonami SuzukiHideaki TakizawaHideaki TakizawaNorika FujiwaraNorika FujiwaraHiroshi AbeHiroshi AbeKazuyuki AijimaKazuyuki AijimaMasahiko NishimuraMasahiko NishimuraToshihito ItoToshihito ItoFukumi KurodaFukumi Kuroda

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