07.05 | TV drama '24' is a big hit in Japan
The U.S. TV drama series '24' that has been a big hit since it was first broadcast in the United States in 2001 is wowing fans across Japan.
Since videotapes and DVDs went on sale in Japan last fall, the number of fans has sharply been rising by word of mouth and a big promotional campaign involving radio stations, guides and other tie-ins.
FM Fukuoka held an all night marathon screening of all 24 episodes last October. The station provided chairs, tatami mats, blankets and snacks — and not a single guest dropped out.
FM Hokkaido in Sapporo used a large screen at Sapporo Dome in March to show the drama. It also been shown in other Japanese cities, including Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Nagoya, Nagasaki, Niigata, Osaka and Sendai, drawing crowds.
Wow. The Japanese are crazy mad fans. Wish there were more people like that over here, really.
Since videotapes and DVDs went on sale in Japan last fall, the number of fans has sharply been rising by word of mouth and a big promotional campaign involving radio stations, guides and other tie-ins.
FM Fukuoka held an all night marathon screening of all 24 episodes last October. The station provided chairs, tatami mats, blankets and snacks — and not a single guest dropped out.
FM Hokkaido in Sapporo used a large screen at Sapporo Dome in March to show the drama. It also been shown in other Japanese cities, including Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Nagoya, Nagasaki, Niigata, Osaka and Sendai, drawing crowds.
