Hotman

ホットマン

  • Winter
  • Spring 2003
  • Summer
  • Autumn
Hotman key art
© TBS
NetworkTBS
Broadcast3 Apr 2003 – 19 Jun 2003
Episodes11 Episodes + 1 Special
ViewershipAverage 13.4%
Fan score 8.8 from 30 reviews

Synopsis

Takashi Sorimachi plays school art teacher, Enzo Furiya who takes care of his 5-year-old daughter of whom he has no idea who her mother is. He also lives with his four siblings whose fathers are all different. Enzofs daughter suffers from severe atopic dermatitis, so he throws himself into managing her diet to alleviate her condition. He is so determined to raise the little daughter well, he doesnft appear to have any spare time for a girlfriend. And yet Enzo finds himself drawn to Misuzu Kaneko (Akiko Yada) a health teacher at his school. Enzo pursues life passionately for his little girl and his family.

Synopsis: TBS

Cast & characters 18 credited

Theme songs

  • “Breezin Together” — Exile
  • “Utakata” うたかた — YeLLOW Generation

Videos 1 on YouTube

Fan reviews 32 reviews

8.8/ 10
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Great family drama

9 / 10

MonsterZero65 · 2010

A wonderful collection of characters living under one roof. I really enjoyed the show and though it was not a wow kind of drama I really encourage people to watch it because it is entertaining and does not get draggy.

Hotman cools quickly

shari · 2006

Tries a bit too hard to make Enzo loveable. Boredom looms after only a few eps. I'll try to watch the rest next time I have to stay home to nurse a cold.

Warm and Fuzzy

8 / 10

Wynter · 2006

Hotman is one of those dramas that make you feel all warm and fizzy inside. Itfs not a drama has considerable depth and philosophy, so if youfre looking for something profound than this wouldnft be a good pick. On the contrary, itfs quite easy-flowing and simple, and this simplicity makes it a good watch. Yes, there are corny scenes. Yes, it is predictable. But sometimes you just need a drama that has these qualities!

The casting in this drama was done brilliantly. There is so much chemistry between the family dynamic and between the family and supporting characters. Yamauchi Nana is a delight to watch and Ifm sure shefll grow up to be a talented young actress.

There is a sequel to this drama so I wonft criticise the end. I would like to say that Ifm glad Nanamifs mother was not revealed. Like Shima says in the drama, itfs not important whether we know who the mother is or not. Itfs not about the mother at all. Itfs about Enzo and Nanami. End of story.

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