Series synopsis
Junjo Kirari, also known as 純情きらり is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK on March 4, 2006. It ended on September 30, 2006. It stars Aoi Miyazaki, Shigeru Muroi, Hidetoshi Nishijima and Seiji Fukushi.
The 74th NHK Asadora Drama is Junjo Kirari, which means something along the lines of "pure-hearted Kirari." The story is set in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in the era around the Second World War. When the story opens in 1928, the heroine, Sakurako, is a very active seven-year-old girl. Indeed, even in the first episode she exhibits her confidence and enthusiasm. But above all else, Sakurako is interested in becoming a jazz pianist, and music features extensively in the plot.
Premise
The 74th NHK Asadora Drama is Junjo Kirari, which means something along the lines of "pure-hearted Kirari." The story is set in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in the era around the Second World War. When the story opens in 1928, the heroine, Sakurako, is a very active seven-year-old girl. Indeed, even in the first episode she exhibits her confidence and enthusiasm. But above all else, Sakurako is interested in becoming a jazz pianist, and music features extensively in the plot.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Aoi Miyazaki as Arimori Sakurako
- Shigeru Muroi as Arimori Iso
- Hidetoshi Nishijima as Sugi Togo
- Seiji Fukushi as Matsui Tatsuhiko
- Shinobu Terajima as Arimori Fueko
- Haruka Igawa as Arimori Momoko
- Keiko Takeshita as Narrator
- Tomokazu Miura as Arimori Genichiro
Supporting cast
- Kie Kitano as Arimori Fueko (young)
- Nobuo Yana as Okita Tokujiro
- Gekidan Hitori as Saito Naomichi
- Yuu Tokui as Nogiyama Yoichi
- Keiko Toda as Matsui Kane
- Hatsunori Hasegawa as Saionji Kimimaro
- Kazuaki Hankai
- Karen Miyama as Arimori Sakurako (young)
- Tetsuhiro Ikeda
- Kazuyuki Aijima as Hanaoka Yasuji
- Seiko Takuma
- Eriko Hatsune
Guest cast
- Arakawa Yu as Ayukawa Kazuyuki
- Mao Suzuki as Sugi Kazuko
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 156 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 156 | March 4, 2006 | September 30, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dad's Marriage Meeting | March 4, 2006 |
| 2 | Dad's Marriage Meeting | April 4, 2006 |
| 3 | Dad's Marriage Meeting | April 5, 2006 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 4, 2006 |
| Last aired | September 30, 2006 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | Ended |