Mon, August 3, 2009 (3:47am EDT)
Despite the hype, the TBS drama series "Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo" (abbreviated as "Kochikame") got off to a poor start this weekend. The first episode, which aired on August 1, managed to get only 12.2% ratings in the Kanto region.
"Kochikame," starring SMAP member Shingo Katori, is an adaptation of a long-lasting comedy manga by Osamu Akimoto. In addition to Katori, the show features Karina, Mocomichi Hayami, and many guest stars - including Beat Takeshi, Hitori Gekidan, and Becky for the premiere episode.
The series airs in TBS's Saturday 7:56pm time slot. Before "Kochikame," that slot was occupied by "MR.BRAIN," starring fellow SMAP member Takuya Kimura. "MR.BRAIN" started out at 24.8% and averaged 20.1% over its eight episodes.
"Kochikame," starring SMAP member Shingo Katori, is an adaptation of a long-lasting comedy manga by Osamu Akimoto. In addition to Katori, the show features Karina, Mocomichi Hayami, and many guest stars - including Beat Takeshi, Hitori Gekidan, and Becky for the premiere episode.
The series airs in TBS's Saturday 7:56pm time slot. Before "Kochikame," that slot was occupied by "MR.BRAIN," starring fellow SMAP member Takuya Kimura. "MR.BRAIN" started out at 24.8% and averaged 20.1% over its eight episodes.
Related NewsShingo's "Kochikame" character promotes police campaign (Jun 18, 2009)
Shingo to star in "Kochikame" drama series (Jun 1, 2009)
Takuya Kimura becomes "Mr. Brain" (Apr 1, 2009)
Kamenashi given guest role on "Mr. Brain" (May 14, 2009)
More guests announced for "Mr. Brain" (May 20, 2009)
More News| · related to TBS · related to Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo (drama) · related to SMAP · related to Shingo Katori · related to Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo (manga) · related to Osamu Akimoto · related to Karina · related to Mocomichi Hayami · related to Takeshi Kitano · related to Hitori Gekidan · related to Becky · related to MR.BRAIN · related to Takuya Kimura | · from Aug 3, 2009 · under topic Drama |
