Kokoru wa Itsumo Ramune Iro

The 33rd NHK Asadora. Starring Eisaku Shindou as a man who loves manzai (a traditional style of stand-up comedy in Japanese culture). Average rating of 40.2% Based on the life of a famous two-man comedy act writer, Akita Minoru, who loved comedy more than anything. His life itself was full of wit and humor, love and friendship.

Cast: Eisaku Shindo, Miwako Fujitani, Ryôsuke Miki, Azusa Mano, Yumiko Nogawa, Katsuo Nakamura