Series synopsis
Drop, also known as ドロップ is a Japanese drama comedy action & adventure television series that premiered on WOWOW Prime on June 2, 2023. It ended on August 4, 2023. It was created by Hiroshi Shinagawa. It stars Kanata Hosoda, Mizuki Itagaki, Yuki Morinaga and Kazuki Otomo.
The story of a 15-year-old junior high school student. Hiroshi transfers from a private school to a public one in order to emulate the delinquents in his manga books. On his first day, he's challenged by the school's most notorious delinquent, Iguchi Tatsuya, and ends up beaten and caught by a detective. He finally gains recognition by winning a one-on-one fight against a student from another school, and joins the ranks of delinquents, leading a life of fighting against other schools.
Premise
The story of a 15-year-old junior high school student. Hiroshi transfers from a private school to a public one in order to emulate the delinquents in his manga books. On his first day, he's challenged by the school's most notorious delinquent, Iguchi Tatsuya, and ends up beaten and caught by a detective. He finally gains recognition by winning a one-on-one fight against a student from another school, and joins the ranks of delinquents, leading a life of fighting against other schools.
Premise: Sometimes life throws you curves.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kanata Hosoda
- Mizuki Itagaki
- Yuki Morinaga
- Kazuki Otomo
- Sukai Kinjo
- Karasu Hayashi
- Riho Nakamura
- Ririka Tanabe
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 2, 2023 | August 4, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 13 | June 6, 2010 | August 29, 2010 |
| Season 3 | 13 | June 19, 2011 | September 25, 2011 |
| Season 4 | 13 | June 3, 2012 | September 9, 2012 |
| Season 5 | 13 | June 23, 2013 | November 3, 2013 |
| Season 6 | 13 | March 23, 2014 | June 22, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | June 2, 2023 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | June 9, 2023 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | June 16, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Would I Lie to You? Jane dreams she is in a big musical dance number, working at a food court where she is visited by judge Paula Abdul. Meanwhile, Tony represents Jane at her disbarment hearing, but the case takes a big hit when Kim testifies against Jane. But when Tony learns about Ethan, will his relationship with Jane be able to weather the shocking news? |
June 6, 2010 |
| 2 |
Back from the Dead Jane attempts to put her relationship issues aside when she has to focus on a custody case involving a man who suffered from amnesia for nine years. Kim and Parker represent a female writer who is suing to retain control of the fictitious male persona she created under her pen name, Jonathan Martin. Fred inadvertently ends up as Kim’s new assistant while Grayson organizes a gathering in memory of Deb’s birthday. |
June 13, 2010 |
| 3 |
The Long Road to Napa Jane finds herself with two clients when she discovers both are married to the same man. Worse yet, she has trouble distinguishing her personal life in the courtroom when she discovers Tony is representing the Casanova. Kim takes on a custody case involving a baby adoption just as she finds herself with her own baby issues. Stacy decides to take destiny in her own hands when she invents the next must have item – the “Armvelope.” |
June 20, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hit and Run With Grayson in a coma, Jane represents an actor whose innocence she questions in a fatal hit-and-run. When Kim takes the case of a woman whose ex-husband lied to lure her back into bed, she goes up against her ex-boss and former boyfriend, Jay Parker. |
June 19, 2011 |
| 2 |
False Alarm As Grayson asks for help planning his wedding, Jane joins Kim on a malpractice lawsuit on behalf of a model who died while getting breast implants. Meanwhile, Teri’s firefighter boyfriend is sued by a woman who was injured when he saved her from a burning building. |
June 26, 2011 |
| 3 |
Dream Big As his exotic dancer clients threaten Grayson’s plans to meet Vanessa’s dad, Jane represents a dwarf who wants to sue a sperm bank for negligence. Meanwhile, Fred hires a fake mom to answer Stacy’s questions about his past. |
July 10, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome Back While Jane and Owen are enjoying their Roman Holiday in Italy, the firm is on shaky ground under Kim's leadership when she discovers they are in financial trouble. Kim reluctantly dispatches Teri to bring Jane home to take on a lucrative murder case while Grayson comes to terms with his new feelings for Jane. Meanwhile, following the devastating news of Grayson and Stacy kissing, Fred moves on with new girlfriend Ally. Stacy turns to famed relationship guru Nikki LePree, for love advice. |
June 3, 2012 |
| 2 |
Home Jane and Grayson partner up on case involving a 16-year-old video game genius determined to sue his father while Kim represents her own father in an eviction case. The firm's new Angel investor Luke, finds a way to be more involved with Jane's personal life than she would like. Stacy and Nikki decide to go into business together, despite Jane's hesitation. |
June 10, 2012 |
| 3 |
Freak Show Jane takes on a wrongful termination case but soon becomes convinced there may be more to her client than meets the eye. Kim and Parker team up to represent Owen's sister in her divorce hearing while Grayson helps Stacy and Nikki with the legal matters to getting their business in order. |
June 17, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Back from the Dead Jane frantically searches for Owen, who went missing after seeing her kiss Grayson just before their wedding. Luke tells Jane that “Old Jane” is back on earth and could be in anyone’s body, even Owen’s. Jane represents a desperate father trying to save his eight-year-old son who’s fighting T-cell Lymphoma when his drug treatment is abruptly terminated by a pharmaceutical company. Meanwhile, Kim takes on the case of a woman whose ex-boyfriend posted nude photos of her on website devoted to ex-girlfriend revenge. Luke is reprimanded for mishandling Jane and gets replaced. Finally, Jane gets an unexpected visitor. |
June 23, 2013 |
| 2 |
The Real Jane Jane finds herself working side-by-side with “Old Jane”, who’s now in the body of a hot model named Brittney. Together they race the clock to defend a former client of “Old Jane’s” who’s on death row for killing a former classmate. Grayson and Kim take on the case of mild mannered father and mattress salesman, Cyd Pinar, who believes he is wrongfully terminated for dressing like a drag queen. Kim struggles with Parker’s absence. |
June 30, 2013 |
| 3 |
Surrogates Jane struggles to keep her personal feelings aside while representing a jilted bride who’s suing the former groom for damages. Kim and Grayson represent a surrogate mother looking for the missing parents of the child she is about to deliver. Stacy gets discouraged when she seeks advice from business mogul Barbara Corcoran about The Pakery. Jane and Stacy have a new houseguest when Paul crashes at their apartment. Kim announces the new partner at the firm, shocking Jane and Grayson. |
July 7, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Truth & Consequences Jane is forced to finally tell the truth to Grayson, but his reaction leaves her more lost than ever. Meanwhile Owen gets a visit from his estranged brother Charlie that puts his personal life and the firm at risk. As Jane buries herself in work once again to hide from the problems in her life, she discovers her new pro bono case has high stakes with the U.S. government. With Kim on maternity leave, a new lawyer, Belinda joins the firm and gives Jane a run for her money. |
March 23, 2014 |
| 2 |
Soulmates? Grayson is shocked when Jane tells him that she is Deb; a prickly new attorney is hired to fill in while Kim is on maternity leave; Jane defends a man accused of setting a fire in a record store where he worked that resulted in a death; Belinda and Grayson represent a couple who were trapped on a cruise ship without food or amenities for five days. |
March 23, 2014 |
| 3 |
First Date Stacy helps Jane prepare for her date with Grayson; Jane and Belinda represent a rock star whose recent irresponsible behavior put his band's next tour at risk; Grayson helps a woman who is being evicted from her low-income housing to make room for upscale condos. |
March 30, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | WOWOW Prime |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 2, 2023 |
| Last aired | August 4, 2023 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |