Repeat (Japanese Drama)

• Drama: Repeat: 10 Months Which Changes Fate (literal title)
• Romaji: Ripito Unmei wo Kaeru 10kagetsu
• Japanese: リピート　運命を変える10ヶ月
• Director: Masatoshi Kurakata, Hiroaki Yuasa, Kenji Katagiri
• Writer: Kurumi Inui(novel), Yoko Izumisawa
• Network: NTV, YTV
• Episodes:
• Release Date: January 11, 2018 --
• Runtime: Thursdays 23:59
• Language: Japanese
• Country: Japan

Plot

Ayumi Shinozaki (Shihori Kanjiya) is 33-years-old and works as a librarian. Keisuke Mori (Kanata Hongo) is 23-years-old. He wanted to become a cameraman, but had to give up on that goal. Taro Tendo (Gori) is 40-years-old and divorced. He holds regrets about his son.

One day, Ayumi Shinozaki receives a phone call. A man’s voice states "one hour later, an earthquake will occur." One hour later, an earthquake actually takes place. The caller introduces himself to Ayumi Shinozaki as Kazama. He tells her she can go back in time to 10 months ago and change what she wishes. 8 people including Ayumi Shinozaki, Keisuke Mori and Taro Tendo participate, but they face something they did not expect. Under the difficult situation, Ayumi Shinozaki and Keisuke Mori develop feelings for each other.

Notes

1. Based on the novel "Repeat" by Kurumi Inui (published October, 2004 by Bungeishunju).