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Plot Summary:
The drama is based on a blog written by Bakarhythm between 2006 and 2009 where he posed as a OL nicknamed Masuno Kakū, who supposedly worked in a bank and wrote stories about the daily feelings of a OL from her perspective and the people around her.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 30 min
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Reiji is young CEO of a first-class hotel. He is single and 34-years-old. Even though he has a good appearance and wealth, women eventually leave him because of his personality. He is generous with himself, but strict with others. For the first time, Reiji falls in love with someone. Her name is Misaki. Hoping to gain her love, he begins to change.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 180
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 54 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 21
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 54 min
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Blanket Cats (2017)
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Shiina Hideaki has been searching for new owners for the cats that his late wife had reared, together with his childhood friend Fujimura Misaki, who is a vet. Hiromi who wants to be given a cat that will be a substitute for the pet that her grandmother had loved, comes to visit. After inspecting Hiromi’s house, Hideaki hands her a blanket together with a cat. Hiromi is relieved that her grandmother is happy to be reunited with the cat. However, this time, she brings up her desire to meet Hiromi’s fiance. (source: jdramas.wordpress.com) ~~ Based on the collection of short stories "Blanket Cats" by Shigematsu Kiyoshi (published from March to September, 2003).
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 22
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 9
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 56 min
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Hajime (Ryuji Sato) and Ryo (Toshiyuki Someya) are brothers. They hoped to perform at the Budokan one day, but, after their mother died, they went their separate ways. Years later, the 5 member band Daidarabotchi decides to do a live performance. The group was formed by Hajime. A week before their live performance, their vocalist suddenly quits. Hajime, who plays the guitar, takes over on vocals. He aims to perform at Budokan and hoping to be recognized by his older brother Ryo. (taken from asianwiki).
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IMDB Rating: 3.8
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IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 256
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Duration: 30 min
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 18
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IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 34
Genere: Comedy
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IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 32
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 5
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 51
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IMDB Votes: 452
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IMDB Votes: 89
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IMDB Votes: 256
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IMDB Votes: 20
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IMDB Votes: 32
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IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 72
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IMDB Votes: 7
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IMDB Votes: 8000
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 37
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IMDB Votes: 72
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IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 57
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IMDB Votes: 32
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 80
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IMDB Votes: 2000
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IMDB Votes: 16
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IMDB Votes: 339
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