Yume wo Kanaeru Zo
Yume wo Kanaeru Zo is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV and YTV from October 2 to December 25, 2008. The series consists of 13 episodes and is based on the novel of the same name by author Keiya Mizuno.
Plot
The story follows Asuka Hoshino, an office worker who feels her life is in a state of crisis after being dumped by her boyfriend on her 25th birthday and losing her apartment to a fire. While settling into a new, older residence, she discovers an elephant-shaped statue. The statue manifests as Ganesha, a deity who speaks with an Osaka accent and claims to be responsible for the success of historical figures. Ganesha offers to help Asuka achieve happiness, provided she completes a series of specific tasks he assigns to her.
Production and Cast
The series was directed by Koichi Okamoto, Masahiro Kunimoto, and Yukitoshi Chiba. The screenplay was written by Yuiko Miura, Shinzuke Yamaoka, and Kohei Kato. The production was managed by Yasuhiro Taketsuna and Yukitoshi Chiba.
Main Cast:
- Asami Mizukawa as Asuka Hoshino
- Arata Furuta as Ganesha
- Tomoharu Hasegawa as Tsuyoshi Bando
- Mariko Okubo as Luna Ikegami
- Rie Kato as Kanako Honda
- Kenta Satoi as Chief Tajima
The series also featured various guest appearances, including Shun Oguri in the first episode.
Related Media
A special television episode, titled Yume wo Kanaeru Zo SP, was also broadcast in 2008 on NTV.