Japan Synopsis
ブザー・ビート～崖っぷちのヒーロー～
Buzzer Beat is a Fuji TV Japanese television drama, which stars Yamashita Tomohisa, Keiko Kitagawa, and Aibu Saki.
The series primarily focuses on two characters, Naoki Kamiya, a professional basketball player, and Riko Shirakawa, an aspiring violinist. Over the course of the series Naoki faces difficulties trying to succeed in the world of basketball, and Riko struggles to become a successful violinist. Eventually the two meet and the series chronicles their relationship and struggles, as well as those of their friends.
The 2008–2010 Japan Window
386 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Buzzer Beat sits at position #200.
Also On Fuji TV
Other series that aired on Fuji TV.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Buzzer Beat premiered. 1020 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #2,670 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (42nd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,177 of 1,933 (top 61%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 11 |
| Release Date | July 13, 2009 |
| Official Site | www.fujitv.co.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did Buzzer Beat end?
Buzzer Beat finished its run with its final episode airing on September 21, 2009.
Where did Buzzer Beat air?
Buzzer Beat aired on Fuji TV, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.