Dollhouse

Synopsis

This group of sexy, fresh and lively girls pursues dance and action with fervor and irresistible force. On the outside they are a dance group at the Dollhouse club but secretly they are a special investigation group. Under the direction of their leader, Reiko Kanzaki (Yuki Matsushita), they provide enjoyment to customers of the club, while punishing evil. Their first mission is to take on a band of armed criminals who are robbing a bank. Head of the criminals is Mika Ayanokoji (Yumi Adachi). Thanks to the Dolls superb teamwork, the gang is arrested but due to a police mistake, Mika is able to escape. But Reiko confronts Mika and makes her an offer. Dollhouse is a simple, straight-shooting but thrilling drama that wins with passion. It's showtime!

First Air Date: 2004-01-15

Last Air Date: 2004-03-18

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 10

Networks: TBS

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Top Cast

Yuki Matsushita as Reiko Kanzaki
Yumi Adachi as Mika Ayanokouji
Eiko Koike as Natsuki
Maho Nonami as Ayumi
Nami Ichinohe as Kaoru
Seina Kasugai as Yukari
Toshiki Kashû as Shinji Saiki
Hiromasa Taguchi as Ichiro Hirata
Toru Masuoka as Kentaro Tsugawa
Kazuko Yoshiyuki as Sakurai Masako

Seasons

Season 1 (2004)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: 1st Stage - Special Women's Investigation Unit Mobilizes!! (2004-01-15)

Six women operate discreetly within the shadows of a crime-infested cityscape. On the surface, they are dancers captivating the stage at the "Dollhouse" club. Unbeknownst to many, their genuine personas are those of a covert organization named "Dolls," steadfastly combatting the scourge of crime.
Ep. 2: 2nd Stage - Infiltration: Pursue the Minister's Daughter!! (2004-01-22)

Arranged by Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki), Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) pays the bail and frees Mika (Yumi Adachi) from the police's custody. Moreover, Reiko becomes Mika's guarantor and welcomes her as a member of the "Dollhouse" team.
Ep. 3: 3rd Stage - Police vs. Serial Shooter (2004-01-29)

During their meeting, Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) shows Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) a single photograph. This photo was a message challenging the police, left behind at the scene of a shooting that had occurred a few days earlier.
Ep. 4: 4th Stage - Confront the Cash Robbers!! (2004-02-05)

Natsuki (Eiko Koike) discovers her protégé Junichi (Shota Saito) injured and in distress. Keeping it a secret from Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) and the other members, Natsuki decides to hide Junichi and provide him shelter.
Ep. 5: 5th Stage - The Stolen Pistol (2004-02-12)

While out on a shopping errand as instructed by Reiko (Yuki Matsushita), Mika (Yumi Adachi) inadvertently shoplifts. Amid a dispute with a security guard, she is rescued by Detective Saiki (Toshiki Kashu), and Mika finds herself drawn to him.
Ep. 6: 6th Stage - Internal Division of the Special Investigation Unit!! (2004-02-19)

With one member of the counterfeit money-making group captured, Tasaki (Shiro Sano) boasts that the resolution of the case is within reach. Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) also receives orders from Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) to investigate the remaining members of the gang.
Ep. 7: 7th Stage - The Woman Seeking Revenge (2004-02-26)

As Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) and the Dolls engage in their routine dance practice, they receive a distressing message that Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) has been critically injured in a sniper attack. Without hesitation, Reiko rushes to the hospital to be by her side.
Ep. 8: 8th Stage - The Man I Loved Is a Murderer (2004-03-04)

Summoned by Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki), Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) receives orders to apprehend an internationally wanted man who is rumored to have returned to Japan.
Ep. 9: 9th Stage - Close Call!! Steamy Journey Emotions (2004-03-11)

A foreign dignitary, Secretary White, arrives in Japan. The Foreign Minister, Akiko Tamaki (Mie Nakao), and her husband welcome the Secretary. Meanwhile, Dollhouse receives information that raises concerns about an assassination attempt on Secretary White.
Ep. 10: final stage Farewell!! Dollhouse (2004-03-18)

A tragic incident occurs where a family of three is shot and killed. Through Saeki's (Toshiki Kashu) investigation, it's discovered that the gun used matches the one from the incident where Mika's (Yumi Adachi) family was killed...