Series synopsis
Jūkyūsai, also known as 十九歳 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK G on January 14, 1989. It ended on January 28, 1989. It stars Yuji Oda, Tomokazu Miura, Kei Satō and Jitsuko Yoshimura.
Daisuke dropped out of high school, and his motorcycle was the only thing that helped him cope with his loneliness. His parents find a new high school where he can ride his motorcycle to school, but he is forced to live in a dormitory. The students in the dormitory are all young people with bitter memories of dropping out of high school. The prefect of the dormitory is a teacher who is passionate about their physical education. The drama depicts the fierce clash between a nineteen-year-old rebel ...
Premise
Daisuke dropped out of high school, and his motorcycle was the only thing that helped him cope with his loneliness. His parents find a new high school where he can ride his motorcycle to school, but he is forced to live in a dormitory. The students in the dormitory are all young people with bitter memories of dropping out of high school. The prefect of the dormitory is a teacher who is passionate about their physical education. The drama depicts the fierce clash between a nineteen-year-old rebellious high school student, who is torn between being an adult and a child, and the adults around him. This is Oda Yuji's first lead role in a TV drama.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuji Oda
- Tomokazu Miura
- Kei Satō
- Jitsuko Yoshimura
- Isao Hashizume
- Mach Fumiake
- Kenichi Endo
- Shinobu Tsuruta
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | January 14, 1989 | January 28, 1989 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 14, 1989 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 21, 1989 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 28, 1989 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK G |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 1989 |
| Last aired | January 28, 1989 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |