Series synopsis
Nekonade, also known as ネコナデ is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on January 6, 2008. It ended on March 23, 2008. It was created by Tōru Kamei. It stars Shigemitsu Ogi, Mina Shimizu, Yorie Yamashita and Koki Ogawa.
Taro Onizuka is a 45-year-old businessman who is at the head of the human resources department. Highly disciplined at work and home, and tasked with cold-bloodedly laying off employees, his life changes when he finds a kitten.
Premise
Taro Onizuka is a 45-year-old businessman who is at the head of the human resources department. Highly disciplined at work and home, and tasked with cold-bloodedly laying off employees, his life changes when he finds a kitten.
Premise: Work-oriented manager finds comfort for the first time when he finds a kitten.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shigemitsu Ogi as Taro Onizuka
- Mina Shimizu as Yamada Asami
- Yorie Yamashita as Onizuka Sumiko
- Koki Ogawa as Onizuka Taichiro
- Chisun as Kanai Kyoko
- Takeshi Yamamoto as Sendo Koji
- Hideo Sakaki as Kinoshita Mitsuru
- Daisuke Nagakura as Yagishita Shinji
Supporting cast
- Toru Minegishi as Ryuzaki Masataro
- Naozumi Takahashi as Ichimura Kagetora
- Meika Kitagawa as Minagawa Kamome
- Shun Sugata as Ishiguro
- Misaki Momose
- Sayaka Fukita
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 6, 2008 | March 23, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Man Who Doesn't Feel Lonely Onizuka Taro, the cold-hearted head of HR, is feared by all for his ruthless layoffs. After another tough day of dismissals, Onizuka rests in a park, where he encounters a box of abandoned kittens. |
January 6, 2008 |
| 2 |
Uncertainty is the Signal for a New Start Onizuka wonders why has he become so captivated by the kitten. As a new training program for fresh recruits begins, he speaks harshly to the group, drawing resentment. On his way home, rain begins to fall, and Onitsuka finds himself rushing back to the park, wondering about the kitten. When he arrives, he hears a faint "meow" and discovers a trembling, rain-soaked kitten in the box. Before he knows it, he's holding it in his arms. |
January 13, 2008 |
| 3 |
Life's Puzzle Starts to Make Sense Far Down the Road Onizuka struggles to secretly care for the kitten, Tora, at home, with little knowledge of how to raise a cat. After learning from Kyoko about an available room in a weekly rental apartment, he decides to keep the kitten there. Balancing work, home, and visits to the apartment, he cares for Tora using online research. Even during training sessions, his mind is preoccupied with the kitten. One day, when he arrives at the apartment, Tora, who usually greets him, is nowhere to be found—he spots the kitten collapsed on the floor. |
January 20, 2008 |
Production
Release
| First aired | January 6, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Last aired | March 23, 2008 |
| Status | Ended |