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Unnatural

アンナチュラル   언내추럴   非自然 法醫女王

75 min × 1 ep / 70 min × 1 ep / 60 min × 8 eps|10 episodes

A story-a-week episodic medical mystery that treats the theme of reality changing when faced with imminent death. Mystery and exhilarating human drama unfold against the backdrop of the “unnatural death institute”, or “UDI”. For example, the body of a young man is brought into the UDI lab one day; his cause of death attributed to ischemic heart disease in which blood fails to be conveyed to the heart. But the victim’s parents are puzzled by the freak nature of their son’s death and turn to medical coroner Mikoto, to find out why. Together with her lab technician partner, Yuko Shoji, and rookie medical recorder, Rokuro, they examine the body for a possible drug poisoning, and then learn that another female colleague of the deceased man has just died suddenly.

Urara Meirocho

うらら迷路帖   우라라 메이로쵸   烏菈菈迷路帖

30 min. × 12 eps.|12 episodes

Chiya was raised in the woods and most of her friends were animals. But now she needs to find her missing mother, and since it may take the skills of an Urara, or fortune teller, to find her, she’s come to
the town of Meiro-cho to learn to become an Urara herself. It won’t be easy adjusting… and not just
because Chiya still tends to check to see if people have tails or want their tummies rubbed! The other girls studying at the Natsumeya teahouse are all unusual in their own ways…

Unlimited Fafnir

銃皇無尽のファフニール   총황무진의 파프닐   銃皇無盡的法夫納

30 min. × 12 eps.|12 episodes

Twenty-five years ago, the world suddenly changed when monsters called “Dragons” appeared; seeking to ravage the earth and find mates. Over time, superhuman girls possessing the powers of the dragons, called “D girls” were born.
Yuu Mononobe is the only male “D” in existence and is forced to enroll at Midgar - an academy for D girls. At the academy, he accidentally runs into Iris, a delinquent D girl, and even reunites with this long lost sister, Mitsuki. Will Iris and Yuu be able to challenge the seven dragons that threaten to destroy the world?

Undercover Agent LIZARD

潜入探偵トカゲ   잠입탐정 토카게   偵探蜥蜴

80 min x 1 ep / 60 min x 9 eps|10 episodes

Tokage (lizard) is an ex-cop from the Metropolitan Police Department's 1st Crime Division who couldn't work well with people, and never opened up to anybody. But he had extraordinary abilities that included a photographic memory and unmatched physical skills enabling him to crack the most difficult cases. For this, he had the respect of his peers and bosses. Until one case that led to a fatal miss: the death of his only partner. Taking responsibility for the tragedy, Tokage quit the force and began working for a private investigator's office as a researcher. But the Metropolitan Police are eager to recruit him back in an effort to raise their arrest rate, and manage to convince him to return as an undercover cop. Assigned to assist him is a young woman from the detective agency who joined for certain unavoidable reasons. But she's not in the least meticulous and smacks of a rich girl upbringing, and yet is obstinately strong-willed and doesn't back down. Together, they form an odd pair - the eccentric big name cop and the tough but cute assistant in an absolutely new kind of detective story.

Umareru (Being Born)

生まれる。   태어나다   出生。

75 min x 1 ep / 60 min x 9 eps|10 episodes

The Hayashidas were a typical happy family of father, mother, two boys and two girls. Until it all changed suddenly with the untimely death of the father, Shinpei. While still mourning his passing, the children are hit by another bit of shocking news from their mother “Truth is… I’m pregnant.” The news of their mother’s pregnancy at 51 sets into motion a new series of challenges for the four children, particularly for the eldest sister, Manami, who now becomes the family patriarch forced to struggle with the pressures and responsibilities of “child rearing” and “family ties”, not to mention greater philosophical questions about the meaning of life. A moving, life-sized human drama.

Utahime

歌姫   가희   歌姫

75 min x 1 ep / 60 min x 10 eps|11 episodes

The setting is a time when Japan is revving up for the post-war boom, but people’s hearts still bear the scars of war. The original stage play has been transformed into a TV drama by the scriptwriter who created “Hana Yori Dango (BOYS OVER FLOWERS)”. The atmosphere of the Showa Era is faithfully recreated as the passionate and humorous characters play out their loves and dreams, living life to the fullest.

Undercover Boss Ga-me

特命!刑事どん亀   특명 ! 형사 돈카메   任命!刑事亀男

120 min x 1 ep / 60 min x 14 eps|15 episodes

Toshiyuki Nishida plays the role of Don Kameda, A.K.A “Don-Game”. Don-Game is a café owner who loves jazz and long epic songs. But that’s actually him in disguise. He’s in fact the chief of a secret organization called The Tokyo Police Confidential Investigation Division and works directly under the Tokyo Police Commissioner. With their unique members and exceptional teamwork, TPCID solves mysteries that the police can’t even untangle. This drama is a modern Mito Komon filled with laughter, tears, and heart pumping action! It’s a new type of detective drama with an array of secret detective tools. The series runs for 15 episodes. Don’t miss Don-Game’s Operation Deep 15 transformations!

Unsolved Cases

ケイゾク   케이조크(계속)   繼續

60 min x 11 eps|11 episodes

Graduating at the top of her class, elite detective candidate Jun Shibata is transferred to the section that handles cases deemed “unsolvable” by the department. Her partner, though a well-respected and experienced detective, has grown complacent after unsuccesfully pursuing these cases that many consider an exercise in futility. With her upper class breeding, her colleagues don’t expect much from her either, but she suprises them all with her motivation and astounding powers of deduction. Well-constructed mysteries and colorful characters abound in this stylish and edgy police drama.

Under Age

未成年   미성년   未成年

60 min. x 11 eps.|11 episodes

The universal theme of friendship, in all its vulnerability, tenderness, and purity, is explored in this drama. The flow of seasons forms a thematic continuity to the action: the severity of youth in summer, the sentimentality of autumn, and the frustration of winter. Together, this group of boys cope with common adversity, face the death of a friend, and prepare to deal with the world of adulthood.

Unbeatable Banzuke

부동의 반즈케   打不敗的上榜戰士: 暫譯

65 eps 30 min series|65 eps

Welcome to Japan’s Legendary Temple of Champions, where athletes gather to face the most difficult challenges ever conceived…testing balance, endurance and sheer strength. Competitors have one goal, beat the course. Victory is elusive as thousands have tried to conquer dozens of different challenges. The few that succeed are added to the Banzuke, the List of Champions. Who will top The Unbeatable Banzuke?