Reika Sakurai

The second documentary for Nogizaka46.

A documentary about Japanese idol group Nogizaka46. "A method to forget sadness" will show how the Nogizaka46's members were, how they really felt, and how they strived while facing the cruel world of showbiz. How were their lives off the screen? Well, find out by yourself.

A powerful new enemy appears in front of 3 gangs: Gokuraku Cho, Biisuto and Hiroshima Naitsu. Based on the manga "BADBOYS" by Hiroshi Tanaka (published from 1988 to 1996 by Shonen Gahosha through biweekly manga magazine Young King).

Asahi Tojima (Nanase Nishino) is a first grade high school student. She is small and weak physically. Asahi Tojima decides to change herself. She enrolls in the naginata (Japanese blade) club at her school. She works hard with the other club members and targets the national competition.

The gears of fate set in motion by the death of a young friend in their youth. A composer, tormented by the intertwining of love and friendship, struggles to find the 'Promise Sonata.'

2015 musical adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's manga of the same title, in conmemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Nakayoshi Magazine, in which it was originaly published. Princess Knight revolves around Princess Sapphire, who was born with both the soul of a boy and a girl and raised as a boy so that she can inherit her kingdom's throne.

A story about three former broadcasting club members who gathered for the first time in several years to trace the memories of their days at the school building of their old school, Shinome Girls' High School, which was decided to be demolished.

Dorothy is a university student living in a bustling city. She serves as the concertmaster of her school’s orchestra and is also an accomplished professional violinist outside of school. As she decides to schedule an extra rehearsal ahead of her final concert before graduation, tensions rise among orchestra members, each struggling with their own lives. Having always been relied upon, Dorothy is shaken by the backlash. Overwhelmed, she runs out of the rehearsal room and vows to give up the violin. Suddenly, a noise fills the air, and sheet music and instruments begin flying around… When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in a fantastical world far from reality — the Kingdom of OZ, a city of music. What awaits Dorothy there...?

Nogizaka46 is making a big leap forward right now! Their activities range from live performances, varieties, dramas, movies, and models. In order to give these girls even more momentum, this program will challenge various projects that bring out new aspects and charms of the members!!!

Izumi Sakuragi is a new police sergeant with the Special Investigations Office, which was set up within the Metropolitan Police in November last year. The new investigation team uses DNA analysis and the latest in forensics science to investigate cold cases as well as cases suspected to involve missing persons.

Nogizakatte, Doko? (乃木坂って、どこ??) is Nogizaka46's TV show hosted by the Bananaman comedy duo, Osamu Shitara and Yuki Himura. The show usually feature the members' Senbatsu Selections and several other segments.

The park of Hatsumori, where Nanase and her friends grew, is in danger of being erased. Will it and its memories survive? Its future will be decided on a softball competition.

Mano Hideko is a former judge who left Tokyo after getting tired of judging people. She traveled 120km south to an island called Oshima. There, she met Komiyama Nagisa, a young girl who was born and raised on the island. For some reason, Hideko decided to help Nagisa at her izakaya "Kazemachiya", which was passed down from her grandfather. Hideko then begins her "second life" as she meets many customers who have various troubles in their lives.

Okuda Akane has been subjected to domestic violence and moral harassment by her husband, Okuda Daisuke. After experiencing a miscarriage due to domestic violence, Akane begins to reconsider her life and follow the instructions in a mysterious letter to punish her husband socially.

Manami Tanizaki is a detective in the First Investigative Division of the Metropolitan Police Department who has a host of lovers (commonly known as ‘My Loves’). She is living life to the full with her diverse array of ‘My Loves’, ranging from the tsundere type, the muscle-bound type, the mature older man type, the serious type, the junior colleague type, and the sadistic type. Then, one day, a series of murders begins, with men she has been intimate with being killed one after another. Teaming up with Soma, a junior detective who has a crush on her, she sets out to uncover the truth behind this bizarre spate of murders. —I won’t let them be killed; I’ll keep doing it myself— The many romances and murders of a ‘free-spirited detective’ living life on her own terms. An ultra-thrilling blend of romance, suspense and comedy!

Centers on a 39-year-old pharmacist. She lives a peaceful life, doing the job she loves. However, the man she has loved for a long time has gotten engaged to another woman. On her way home from a drinking party with her colleagues, a younger man appears in front of her, and somehow, they start to live together out of the blue. Meanwhile, she meets another man who gives her peace of mind with his honesty and kindness. As she starts to realize the true meaning of happiness and the importance of being loved by someone, something begins to change within her… (Source: Drama-Otaku)

Suzuki Kirara was freeloading in a cafe owned by her housemate, Ono Nozomi, and worked part-time while looking for a job. One day, Kirara by sheer chance meets Homura Shin, who forcibly invites her to become a presenter for a TV shopping program. Homura was the production manager of Lefon Retailing, a company that runs TV shopping programs. After being suddenly thrown into the world of TV shopping and through her involvement with people like Kaieda Asuka, a popular navigator, and Sakuraki Yuu, a formerly popular child actor presenter, Kirara gradually grows as a presenter.

A story in which Emi, the owner of a general store, brightly and powerfully solves small troubles brought in by her family and those around her.

Two lifelong friends in their mid-thirties begin questioning their lives and future when an encounter with a younger woman prompts them to reflect on aging, identity, and what truly makes them happy.

Kotone Matsushima has always relied on her “cunning cuteness” to get her way — until she meets Nazuna Sahara, a rival just as charming and clever. What begins as a clash for attention quickly escalates into a fierce battle of wit, charm, and pride between the two women.