Buzzer Beat
| Buzzer Beat | |
|---|---|
Buzzer Beat logo | |
| ブザー・ビート~崖っぷちのヒーロー | |
| Genre | Romance, sports |
| Starring | See below |
| Opening theme | Ichibu to Zenbu by B'z |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 11 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Nakano Toshiyuki |
| Production location | Tokyo |
| Original release | |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Release | July 13 – September 21, 2009 |
Buzzer Beat (ブザー・ビート~崖っぷちのヒーロー, Buzā Bīto~Gakeppuchi no Hero) is a Fuji TV Japanese television drama starring Tomohisa Yamashita, Keiko Kitagawa, and Saki Aibu.
The series primarily focuses on two characters, Naoki Kamiya (Tomohisa Yamashita), a professional basketball player, and Riko Shirakawa (Keiko Kitagawa), an aspiring violinist. Throughout 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.