Tokyo Tower (2007 TV Series)
Tokyo Tower (Japanese: 東京タワー オカンとボクと、時々、オトン) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on Fuji TV from January 8 to March 19, 2007. The series consists of 11 episodes and was broadcast in the Monday 21:00–21:54 time slot. It achieved an average viewership rating of 14.9% during its run.
Background and Production
The series is based on the bestselling autobiographical novel by Lily Franky, titled Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad. The book, which chronicles the author's relationship with his mother, became a significant commercial success in Japan, selling over 2 million copies. The television adaptation was directed by Tetsuji Kubota and Masaki Tanimura.
Plot
The narrative follows the life of Masaya Nakagawa, a young man who moves to Tokyo from a rural town. Raised by his mother, Masaya navigates the challenges of independence, love, and personal growth in the bustling capital. The series explores the emotional bond between mother and son as Masaya struggles to find his path in life.
Cast
- Mokomichi Hayami as Masaya Nakagawa
- Mitsuko Baisho as Eiko Nakagawa (the mother)
- Yu Kashii as Manami Sasaki
- Yuta Hiraoka as Hajime Narusawa
- Tasuku Emoto as Kohei Yamada
- Sousuke Takaoka as Hiroto Tokomoto
- Ryohei Hirota as young Masaya Nakagawa
- Harue Akagi as Haru Fujimoto