Series synopsis
The Password is Courage, also known as 合い言葉は勇気 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Fuji TV on July 6, 2000. It ended on September 14, 2000. It stars Kunie Tanaka, Akaji Maro, Kyoka Suzuki and Zen Kajihara.
The story takes place in a small rural village surrounded by beautiful nature. However, it is about to be destroyed by a waste disposal plant. Something must be done. The villagers rise up. They get a lawyer from Tokyo to help fight alongside them. Only that he's not a real lawyer but a washed-up actor (Yakusho Kōji), who once played a lawyer on TV.
Premise
The story takes place in a small rural village surrounded by beautiful nature. However, it is about to be destroyed by a waste disposal plant. Something must be done. The villagers rise up. They get a lawyer from Tokyo to help fight alongside them. Only that he's not a real lawyer but a washed-up actor (Yakusho Kōji), who once played a lawyer on TV.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kunie Tanaka
- Akaji Maro
- Kyoka Suzuki
- Zen Kajihara
- Toshiaki Karasawa
- Shingo Katori
- Kazuko Shirakawa
- Koichi Yamadera
Supporting cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | July 6, 2000 | September 14, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man Who Calls Miracle | July 6, 2000 |
| 2 | Worst Savior | July 13, 2000 |
| 3 | First Victory | July 20, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 6, 2000 |
| Last aired | September 14, 2000 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | Ended |