Daisuke Yamamoto

TV Asahi

Nine years ago, a shocking terrorist attack caused Prime Minister Taizan Muto (Kenichi Endo) to swap bodies with his university student son. While things started off rocky, father and son were able to use their fresh perspectives to ultimately better the nation. Now, the former prime minister is getting ready to retire from his career in politics, until his political party, plagued by low approval ratings, begs him to return. Although initially hesitant, Taizan accepts the proposition. However, during a television appearance, Taizan loses consciousness – and finds that he's swapped bodies with someone else once again! Can Taizan and his cabinet figure out who's behind this new plot while he embarks on his new political journey? This is the sequel to 2015's "Wise and Foolish."

Wise and Foolish (2024)

Swap it like it's hot 

Suzu Yukimiya (Yuriko Yoshitaka), a 35-year-old obstetrician, relocates to a small seaside town after losing her job at a major hospital due to a lawsuit. Feeling frustrated with her mundane life, she goes camping alone one night and encounters Issei Hiiragi (Takumi Kitamura), a deaf young man who unexpectedly kisses her. Despite their initial chance meeting and significant age difference, fate continues to bring them together. As Suzu struggles with her professional disappointments, this unexpected connection offers her a potential path to personal renewal and unexpected love. "On A Starry Night" is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Fukagawa Yoshihiro and Yamamoto Daisuke.

On A Starry Night

🌠 Sounds of Love 🌠

Kazuya Kinoshita (Ryusei Onishi), a college student, is devastated when his girlfriend Mami Nanami (Shiori Akita) suddenly leaves him. Seeking solace, he discovers a rental girlfriend app and hires Chizuru Mizuhara (Hiyori Sakurada), a beautiful and charming woman. Initially comforted by her presence, Kazuya quickly becomes critical after reading negative online reviews. Chizuru, offended by his fickleness, tries to defend herself. However, an unexpected twist of fate forces her to continue pretending to be his girlfriend. With Kazuya still pining for Mami, their relationship becomes a complex and fragile arrangement. This is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama adapted from the manga "Borrow a Girlfriend" and directed by Daisuke Yamamoto.

Rental A Girlfriend

Murai (Ryubi Miyase), a clever high school student with long dark hair, is deeply in love with his cold homeroom teacher Tanaka (Hikaru Takahashi). After Tanaka dismisses his romantic intentions and criticizes his appearance, Murai discovers her secret obsession with a video game character named Hitotose from "Feudal Era Love Scroll." Surprisingly, Murai transforms himself to look exactly like Hitotose, complete with bleached blonde hair, challenging Tanaka's resistance to his advances. This unexpected transformation sets the stage for a unique romantic pursuit that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. Based on a popular manga series by Junta Shima, "MURAI in LOVE" explores an unconventional student-teacher dynamic with comedic and unexpected twists. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series directed by Yamamoto Daisuke and Matsuki Aya.

MURAI in LOVE

🎏We all love MURAI 💝

Soichi Haruta (Tanaka Kei), a 35-year-old former basketball player, transitions from a struggling sportswear company to becoming a flight attendant at Tenku Peach Airlines. Initially awkward, he finds a mentor in Captain Kurosawa Musashi (Kotaro Yoshida), who harbors unexpected romantic feelings for him. Soichi soon discovers he is at the center of a complicated love triangle involving Captain Musashi, mechanic Shinomiya Kaname (Totsugi Shigeyuki), and co-pilot Ryu Naruse (Yudai Chiba). As these men vie for his affection, Soichi must navigate the complex emotional landscape of their professional and personal relationships. This is a 2019 Japanese drama series directed by Yuki Saito, Ruto Toichiro, and Yamamoto Daisuke.

Ossan’s Love: in The Sky

Love Found Team

Koga Madoka (Fumika Baba), a strong-willed woman who has dated many men but never been sexually intimate, fearlessly confronts any man who becomes too aggressive. Her best friend Fukuma Chiyo (Hisamatsu Ikumi) is a romantic who lives vicariously through manga, while Chidori Sawako (Hinako Sano) consistently attracts problematic romantic partners. The three friends regularly gather to share their disastrous dating experiences, discussing everything from overly forward businessmen to men with embarrassing personal issues. Their candid conversations reveal the challenges of modern dating and the humor found in their collective romantic misadventures. This is a hilarious exploration of contemporary relationships, showcasing how these women navigate and support each other through their complicated love lives. "Encyclopedia of Hopeless Love" is a 2018 Japanese drama series that was directed by Yamamoto Daisuke.

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