Dramas
Kansai TV’s drama series have continued to excite, thrill and entertain our viewers with big hits such as “GTO”, “He Who Cannot Marry” and “Elpis”.
Kansai TV also produces highly acclaimed artistic TV films such as “Lessons”, a touching TV film about two girls growing up without the love of their mothers, and “Autumn at the Poplar House” a beautiful story about life after loss.
Drama SeriesIt Is My Husband
- Airs
- Mondays 10:00 pm
- Cast
- Nao Matsushita, Yuki Sakurai
Seiko Asahi, an oden shop owner, lives a happy life with her husband Kazuki, two children, and mother-in-law. Her world shatters when Kazuki disappears. A month later, she identifies a decomposed body as his, based on distinctive moles, and receives a life insurance payout. Seiko, a resilient mother, works to rebuild her family's life, supported by her strong son, Eita. However, a year later, Kazuki suddenly reappears, throwing Seiko into a vortex of confusion and doubt about the identified body and the insurance money. Meanwhile, Saharu Kuzuhara, also raising a daughter alone after her husband Yukio's disappearance, meets Seiko at a support group. United by their desire to protect their children, they uncover shocking truths behind their husbands' disappearances, leading them to make bold, irreversible decisions in this human suspense drama inspired by a real-life "body mix-up" incident.
Variety
Talk shows, infotainment and comedy!
Kansai TV continues to create popular variety programs of all genres.
Comedy, talk shows and gourmet shows are given new twists for all the family to enjoy. Talk shows such as “Marco Polori” and “Cha-cha ire Monday” are Kansai favorites with the lively spirit and machine gun talk typical in the Kansai area. Network variety program “DOYO WA NANISURU!?” is a refreshing start to the weekend, and “HANADAI CHIDORI ” is a fun show for all viewers. Every year we host the annual R-1 contest – a fiery competition to decide the best single comedian in Japan!
HANADAI CHIDORI
- Airs
- Tuesdays 10pm
- MC
- Hanamaru Daikichi, Chidori
Non-stop fun with our favorite comedy duos- Hanamaru Daikichi and Chidori. A comedy variety show you’ll want to share with your friends！
DOYO WA NANISURU!? (WHAT’LL WE DO ON SATURDAY!?)
- Airs
- Saturdays 8:30am
- MC
- Ryota Yamasato, Natsumi Uga
A fresh and fun entertainment show packed with information on the latest trends in destinations, fashion and goods. Quick tips on cooking, health and beauty and great suggestions for a short trip! Get ready for a wonderful weekend!
YOI-DON! (READY-GO!)
- Airs
- Monday to Friday 9:50am to 11:15am
The most popular morning show in the Kansai area, Yoi-Don! zooms in on the colorful townscapes and characters of people in Kansai. The program designates unique individuals as "Living National Treasures", visits factories of traditional favorite foods and reveals eateries recommended by food professionals and celebrities!
News
Kansai TV is part of the Fuji News Network (FNN) and in conjunction with the 28 affiliated network stations and 11 overseas bureaus, is a leading company in broadcasting reliable, fast and in-depth news.
“news runner”
- Airs
- Monday to Friday 4:50pm to 7:00pm
- Main Caster
- Koken Yoshihara
- Casters
- Moena Takegami, Seina Tanimoto, Wakako Hashimoto
“news runner” is the Kansai region’s freshest news, infotainment and sports program providing up to the minute nationwide and local news, in-depth features and heartwarming stories closing in on the unique people of Kansai. A lively array of commentators gives multi-dimensional views on the latest current affairs, trends and events.
Documentaries
Since its foundation in 1958, Kansai TV has produced numerous documentaries on various themes. From 1982 we produced documentaries focusing on our Kansai region, and from 2001, under our Program title “ The Documentary”, we continue to record the lives of those living in “these times”
Award WinningProgrammes
- 2025.08.29
- Who am I? The 80 Years of Japanese Returnees from China
- 2025.05.30
- A Room Without an Exit: Where is the Relief for Caregiving Resignations
- 2025.03.28
- Deserted Houses REBORN
- 2025.01.31
- The 30th Anniversary Dilemma: Educating a New Generation about the Great Hanshin Earthquake
- 2024.09.07
- Shin Dotonbori
- 2024.07.12
- Straying Beliefs: When Information Sources are Sacrificed
- 2024.06.28
- Don’t Die Before Me: An Asbestos Victims Seven years
- 2024.03.29
- The indigo: Color Created by BUAISOU
More Detail
- 2024.02.09
- The Reason for Being Kept Alive: The Truth of the KyoAni Arson Attack
- 2023.11.24
- The True Intent of the Judge who Overturned Convictions
- 2023.09.02
- Beyond the Infernos – The Kyoto Animation Arson Attack and a Woman Set on Fire 29 Years Ago.
- 2023.07.08
- A Family Torn Apart~ Verifying Shaken Baby Syndrome
- 2023.05.20
- Izumi and Fusaho – Kind and Verbally Abusive ~the Two Faces of the Mayor of Akashi
- 2023.03.18
- Tailoring the Best Holidays for Intractable Illness Patients
- 2023.02.18
- Ukraine the Times Table Song- For the Children, To the Future
- 2022.10.22
- Nosekawamura - Summer in the “Least Populated Village in Japan”
- 2022.09.10
- Moyai- Winds Blowing from Fukushima
More Detail
- 2022.11.17
- The Course of Sin- The 25 Years of the Kobe Juvenile Serial Killer Victim’s Family
- 2022.04.09
- An Incorrect School- Graduation from the Norm
- 2022.04.01
- Dreaming on the Ice- A Mother and Son’s Seven Years
More Detail
- 2022.02.26
- She and Her- Our Family
- 2021.11.27
- The Town Where Women Disappear from View
- 2021.09.25
- Looking for a Compass- Covid-19 and Community Healthcare
- 2021.08.21
- The Miraijin Nextdoor
- 2021.07.24
- The Home where we Grow Old Together with Pets
- 2021.03.19
- Hymns for the “Little People” in Nishinari – 210 days of a Church for the less
- 2020.12.20
- “Tengaramon” Tomoatsu Godai
- 2020.10.3
- Tadao Ando – Words for the Next Generation 4K （BS Fuji ＆ BS Fuji 4K）
More Detail
- 2020.09.29
- Schools in Summer in Covid-19 -Looking for Answers
- 2020.08.01
- Tadao Ando – Words for the Next Generation
- 2020.06.01
- How Covid-19 Changed our Local Medical Services
- 2020.03.30
- Kids out of School but with Extraordinary Talent -Taking the Bumpy Road
- 2020.02.24
- Living in the “Minami” district of Osaka - Delinquents Find a Unique Shelter
- 2019.11.27
- “Damages to Life” The Story of a Hansen Disease Patients’ Family
- 2019.11.12
- Justice on Trial- Reexamining Shaken Baby Syndrome
- 2019.09.27
- Together to the End～ A Hospice in the Breeze～
- 2019.07.12
- A Life Stolen～ Hansen Disease Patients’ Families’ Recovery from “Damages to Life”
- 2019.05.17
- A Slip of the Tongue～ “Verbally Abusive” Mayor’s Landslide Victory
- 2019.03.15
- The Unseen Thorn- The Struggles of Asbestos Victims
- 2019.03.01
- It was Difficult to Die an Ideal Death
- 2018.12.14
- “Illegally Occupied “Secret Base- Kyoto University Yoshida Dormitory
- 2018.11.25
- Family- We have Two Mothers
- 2018.11.08
- Two sides of Justice- Shaken Baby Syndrome
- 2018.07.08
- The Struggles and the Dreams of Foreign Care Workers in Japan
- 2018.03.25
- Mariia and Fukushima
- 2017.11.29
- My Untold Secret - The Tales of a Hansen’s Disease Patients’ Family
- 2017.10.25
- Blown by the Wind of Hope - Behind the Scenes General Election 2017
- 2017.08.20
- Becoming Family - Myogamura and You in the Night Sky
- 2017.07.09
- Lives of Confinement - The Families of Hansen's Disease Patients Begin to Recount their Stories
- 2017.03.29
- The Door to our Dreams- Teacher's Assignments are the Key
- 2017.02.26
- From Son to Father- The Passion of a Third Generation Rakugo Artist
- 2017.01.29
- Confronting Discrimination ～ Repercussions of the Disabled Facility Massacre
- 2016.11.23
- Brothers- Manchuria and the River of Memories
- 2016.09.11
- Mountain NEETS
- 2016.08.31
- The River of Nostalgia
- 2016.05.29
- "Osaka, a City of Happy Children" ?
8 Years on from Osaka's Education Reform
- 2016.03.13
- The Reality of Stomach Cancer Screening
- 2016.02.14
- Seeds of Dreams on Internet Radio
- 2015.12.13
- Seeking Utamaro - The Printer from Kyoto and Ukiyo-e in Paris
- 2015.11.27
- War Heroes
- 2015.09.24
- Living out each Tiny Life in the NICU
- 2015.09.19
- Empathy as Therapy- Bringing New Hope to Dementia Caregivi
- 2015.08.15
- War Heroes – Forgotten Soldiers
- 2015.03.08
- Passing on our Memories- A Father and his Sons' 20 Years from The Great Hanshin Earthquake
- 2015.01.17
- The Faded Pheonix- Public Restoration Housing 20 Years from the Great Earthquake
- 2014.11.22
- Bunraku- Soul of the Art
- 2014.09.27
- The Songs of War- Their Message to us 70 Years on
- 2014.06.07
- A Lifetime of Learning - the Final Performance of a Bunraku Living National Treasure
- 2014.03.22
- Why Young Mothers are Giving Birth without Medical Check-ups
- 2014.03.02
- My Husband ~ a 90 Year old Doctor and Radio Personality
- 2014.01.26
- Finding a Voice for the Unheard- Community social workers and their mission
- 2013.11.14
- Touch the World- and see more!
- 2013.05.11
- Time to say Goodbye – Chimpanzees and Researchers and their 14 Years as a "Family"
- 2013.05.05
- School for Everyone
- 2013.03.24
- Unable to Reach the Starting Line – the Silenced Voices of Road Accident Victims
- 2013.01.19
- Crossing the Borderlines – The Challenge of Korea International School
- 2012.10.14
- On the Long Road Toward the Dream- Bunraku and the Apprentices of Living National Treasures
- 2012.11.16
- Keeping a Brave Face- Kii-Katsuura Town a Year after the Devastating Typhoon No.12
- 2012.08.04
- The Sailors’ War – How Commercial Ships were Conscripted to the Second World War
- 2012.05.19
- The Fate of Bunraku- a World Heritage on the Brink of Extinction
- 2012.03.10
- A Faraway Homeland- from Minami-Soma to Kobe ~ Following the Year of a Family from Fukushima
Sports
Kansai TV covers and broadcasts sporting events held in and around the Kansai area. In particular we broadcast horse-racing live nationwide through the Fuji TV Network, bringing the excitement of Kansai races to screens throughout Japan.
Kansai TV also covers baseball, golf tournaments, volleyball and soccer matches, rallying on the home teams with live broadcasts. We hold the annual Osaka Women's Marathon, an international marathon where many dramatic races have been run. First held in 1982, this marathon is known for its scenic course that runs through Osaka Castle.
We have extensive experience in producing fascinating sports documentaries closely following major athletes, and also lively sports entertainment programs featuring sports players. Kansai TV continues to support our great sports culture here in the Kansai region!
