One of Japan’s highest-rating dramas, Amachan, will soon
warm the hearts of Filipinos as TV5 starts airing the program beginning October
5, Monday-Friday, 11am.
The Philippine distribution of Amachan was made possible
following an affiliation agreement between TV5 and Japan Broadcasting
Corporation, NHK.
Amachan is an upbeat drama with moments of comedy about
the journey of high-schooler Aki, played by popular Japanese actress Rena
Nōnen, in pursuing her dreams of becoming an “ama”, a Japanese traditional
free-diver of seafood, particularly of sea urchins in the series, and a pop
idol. The series is set in the Tohoku region of Japan, which endured the
biggest blow of the devastating tsunami disaster in 2011.
The series was an instant hit in Japan, becoming one of
the top-rated morning dramas in Japan. Newcomer actress, Nōnen, even won a Best
Actress trophy in Japan’s 17th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix for her role in
the series. Amachan not only won the hearts of Japanese viewers, the production
of the series in the Tohoku region was also seen to have contributed in efforts
to restore the region.
The hit drama-comedy earned Japan’s prestigious Galaxy
Award for best television program in 2013, and will soon hit Philippine
television – making Amachan the only Galaxy Award Gran Prix winner drama series
to air in the country.
In addition to that, a live variety show, Hallo Hallo
Café, hosted by seasoned comedian Yachang, will also pilot alongside Amachan as
an after-show component. Hallo Hallo Café, presented and sponsored by Hallo
Hallo Inc. and the Cool Japan Shop, will not only feature fun games but also
give viewers a chance to win thousands of prizes. Viewers simply have to
register for free on hallohallo.com to become eligible for the prizes up for grabs
as seen in the after-show. Registered hallohallo.com users can also earn up to
10 million points by simply watching the show and being on the lookout for the
daily keyword, which equates to points that can eventually turn into prizes.
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