Rikuoh (2017)
Synopsis
A CEO struggling to maintain his small sock business risks the company's future with a new challenge — creating a line of running shoes.
First Air Date: 2017-10-15
Last Air Date: 2017-12-24
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 10
Created By: Jun Ikeido
Networks: TBS
Top Cast
- Koji Yakusho as Koichi Miyazawa
- Kento Yamazaki as Daichi Miyazawa
- Haruka Uchimura as Toshimitsu Yasuda
- Ayako Yoshitani as Misaki Nakashita
- Yasuko Haru as Yoneko Mizuhara
- Kotaro Shiga as Genzo Tomishima
- Masato Wada as Takao Hirase
- Yoshihisa Amano as Kohei Ebata
- Ken Mitsuishi as Tooru Arimura
- Sawako Agawa as Akemi Masaoka
Seasons
Season 1 (2017)
Long-historied tabi sock manufacturer Kohazeya struggles with changing times and fashions. Will a chance encounter lead to new frontiers for the family business and a way forward?
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Episode 1
It's another day at struggling tabi sock maker Kohazeya, their industry in decline. CEO Koichi Miyazawa looks for a new direction, learning more about running than he imagined. Meanwhile, a promising young athlete suffers a devastating setback -- will this be the spark of invention for Koichi?
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Ep. 2: Episode 2
Unable to bank on outside support, Kohazeya works on their new project. Koichi meets a mysterious materials engineer. Mogi gets a surprise gift.
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Ep. 3: Episode 3
Daichi struggles in his job hunt. Atlantis ponders Mogi and the new tabi runner. Prototyping is afoot at Kohazeya, but Koichi's money problems hit home.
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Ep. 4: Episode 4
Iiyama and Daichi have found Rikuoh's sole. Mogi is at a crossroads. Kohazeya benefits from an unexpected team change.
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Ep. 5: Episode 5
Internal strife hits Kohazeya as finances run tight. Will an unexpected move let them continue to work on Rikuoh? Daichi steps up to the plate in a pinch.
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Ep. 6: Episode 6
The 2018 Ekiden is on! One man steps back onto the stage, but another is making this his curtain call. Kohazeya faces new challenges in their fledgling shoe business.
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Ep. 7: Episode 7
Rikuoh's future may go up in smoke after an accident at Kohazeya. Iiyama must consider the future he wants for his material, while Koichi fears for the future of his company.
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Ep. 8: Episode 8
It's where the rubber meets the road now, with Team Kohazeya racing to find an investor. Koichi is forced to make a difficult choice, with the livelihoods of his employees in the balance. Atlantis pursues Mogi again.
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Ep. 9: Episode 9
Koichi continues to ponder Felix's offer, but is Atlantis making moves behind the scenes? Iiyama offers advice. Mogi struggles to regain his place. Daichi makes an important connection.
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Ep. 10: Episode 10
Koichi has rebuffed Felix, but Mr. Misono hasn't given up yet. Daichi has a breakthrough in his job search, but have his plans changed? All eyes are on Mogi at his return to the Toyohashi Marathon. A path opens up for Rikuoh.
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