Japan Synopsis
ジャイアントキリング
Giant Killing follows a ragtag bunch from East Tokyo who are struggling in Japan's top football league. Nearing the bottom, they have lost 5 matches in a row which hasn't done much to team morale. Even with the fan's turning their backs on the team, it seems as if the end is near. East Tokyo United can only blame their coach right now. However, their Coach is going to do something drastic to prove to his team and fans, that against the biggest club in the nation, he can make this team win…
The 2009–2011 Japan Window
400 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Giant Killing sits at position #66.
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Also On NHK BS1
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The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Giant Killing premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #871 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (81st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #362 of 1,933 (top 19%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Studio Deen |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 26 |
| Release Date | April 4, 2010 |
| Official Site | www6.nhk.or.jp |
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Questions Answered
When did Giant Killing end?
Giant Killing finished its run with its final episode airing on September 26, 2010.
Where did Giant Killing air?
Giant Killing aired on NHK BS1, which has broadcast 7+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.