Followers (TV series)

Japanese series

  • J-Drama
Directed by
  • Mika Ninagawa
Starring
  • Miki Nakatani
  • Elaiza Ikeda
  • Mari Natsuki
  • Yuka Itaya
  • KOM_I
  • Mika Nakashima
  • Tadanobu Asano
  • Shuhei Uesugi
  • Nobuaki Kaneko
  • Hidekazu Mashima
  • Sho Kasamatsu
  • Yutaro
Country of originJapanOriginal languageJapaneseNo. of episodes(list of episodes)ProductionCamera setupSingle-cameraOriginal releaseNetworkNetflixReleaseFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27) –
present (present)

Followers is a Japanese J-Drama television series and the first drama series by the director Mika Ninagawa.[1] The series premiered on Netflix on February 27, 2020.[2]

Plot

The series revolves around the pulsating capital of Tokyo with all its life, colors, fashion and ambition as well as the fascinating lifestyle of the women living there. Limi Nara is a famous and successful fashion photographer who has advanced her career with photographs of modern Tokyo, capturing the changes in the city and its people. She leads a confident and independent life both privately and professionally. In contrast to her is the young actress Natsume Hyakuta, who is constantly having problems in her private and professional life in search of self-confidence and her own identity.

But that changes suddenly one day when Limi publishes a photograph of Natsume on Instagram. Natsume's life and that of those around her collide in blooming Tokyo as they try to defend their standing and status while following their hearts, dreams and social networks. All of these women are trying to find their own way to happiness and love.

Cast and characters

Episodes

No.TitleDirected by [1]Written byOriginal release date [3]
1"Hashtag"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
2"Login"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
3"Search"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
4"Flaming"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
5"Bug"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
6"Freeze"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
7"Favorite"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
8"Reboot"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)
9"Follower"Mika NinagawaYuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika NinagawaFebruary 27, 2020 (2020-02-27)

References

  1. ^ a b "Followers: Netflix's first Japanese live action series set for February release". Vodzilla. December 5, 2019. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  2. ^ "#ネトフリ オリジナルシリーズ『FOLLOWERS』の、キャラクターポスターが登場. 2/27(木)独占配信" (in Japanese). February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on December 26, 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
  3. ^ "Followers – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
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