Series synopsis
The Bubble, also known as バブル is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK on January 5, 2001. It ended on March 23, 2001. It stars Masanobu Takashima, Emiri Henmi, Tsunehiko Watase and Takuya Fujioka.
It's the glittering 80s, and Japan's bubble economy is in full swing. There is a fortune to be made for those who have the brains, determination and pure luck. Tetsuya and Tomoyo are two ordinary, but ambitious people in their prime who have chosen to take part in the money game. They hook up with self-made billionaire Okitsu, who guides them through the "Bubble." A master of the game, Okitsu plays for revenge, not money. He conspires to destroy Kurihara, a ruthless financier whose sole weakness ...
Premise
It's the glittering 80s, and Japan's bubble economy is in full swing. There is a fortune to be made for those who have the brains, determination and pure luck. Tetsuya and Tomoyo are two ordinary, but ambitious people in their prime who have chosen to take part in the money game. They hook up with self-made billionaire Okitsu, who guides them through the "Bubble." A master of the game, Okitsu plays for revenge, not money. He conspires to destroy Kurihara, a ruthless financier whose sole weakness is his only daughter. The plot twists amid a complex web mired in greed, desire and dreams. Spinning with intrigue, the ultimate game of wits has begun for stakes too deadly to imagine.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Masanobu Takashima as Tetsuya Sudo
- Emiri Henmi
- Tsunehiko Watase
- Takuya Fujioka
- Yumi Aso as Masami Sudo
- Nae Yuuki as Maria Miyano
- Hideki Saijo
- Taro Ishida
Supporting cast
- Kazuko Kato
- Tengai Shibuya III
- Shozo Uesugi as Tatsuhiko Sudo
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 5, 2001 | March 23, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 5, 2001 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 12, 2001 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 19, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2001 |
| Last aired | March 23, 2001 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | Ended |