Series synopsis
Oyaji, also known as オヤジぃ｡ is a Japanese drama comedy family television series that premiered on TBS on October 8, 2000. It ended on December 17, 2000. It stars Masakazu Tamura, Hirosue Ryoko, Miki Mizuno and Junichi Okada.
At 55, Kan-ichi Kanzaki is the old-fashioned and overbearing father of the Kanzaki family: his wife Miyako, his son Tadashi, and his two daughters Sayuri and Suzu. Being an “oyaji,” a stubborn middle-aged man that cannot keep his opinion to himself, Kan-ichi is particularly bothered when he views what he believes to be a failure in the public’s morals. But unlike the occasional stranger, his kids have to live under his scrutiny every day, and there are plenty of family crises to draw his ire. Al ...
Premise
At 55, Kan-ichi Kanzaki is the old-fashioned and overbearing father of the Kanzaki family: his wife Miyako, his son Tadashi, and his two daughters Sayuri and Suzu. Being an “oyaji,” a stubborn middle-aged man that cannot keep his opinion to himself, Kan-ichi is particularly bothered when he views what he believes to be a failure in the public’s morals. But unlike the occasional stranger, his kids have to live under his scrutiny every day, and there are plenty of family crises to draw his ire. Although he can be strict, his actions are driven by his love for his family, and one can’t help but be touched and amused by the loving efforts of such an “oyaji.”
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masakazu Tamura as Kanichi Kanzaki
- Hirosue Ryoko as Suzu Kanzaki
- Miki Mizuno as Sayuri Kanzaki
- Junichi Okada as Tadashi Kanzaki
- Shin Yazawa as Sumika
- Mitsuhiro Oikawa as Hiroshi Kunisaki
- Yuriko Ishida as Machiko Kimizuka
- Hitomi Kuroki as Miyako Kanzaki
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | October 8, 2000 | December 17, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hardhead | October 8, 2000 |
| 2 | Dad Gives In | October 15, 2000 |
| 3 | The Worst Wedding Ever | October 22, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 8, 2000 |
| Last aired | December 17, 2000 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |