Synopsis
Rich Man, Poor Woman
📌 Main Details:
Title: Rich Man, Poor Woman (リッチマン、プアウーマン)
Year: 2012
Country: Japan 🇯🇵
Episodes: 11 episodes (+ 1 special episode and 1 sequel in 2013)
Genre: Romance, Drama, Business
Broadcast Network: Fuji TV
Air Dates: July 9, 2012 – September 17, 2012
Director: Masaki Nishiura, Ryo Tanaka
Screenwriter: Naoko Adachi
Main Cast:
Shun Oguri as Toru Hyuga
Satomi Ishihara as Makoto Natsui / Sawaki Chihiro
Arata Iura as Kosuke Asahina
Asami Mizukawa as Yoko Asahina
📖 Plot Summary:
Toru Hyuga is a genius tech entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar IT company "Next Innovation." Despite his brilliance, he’s arrogant, socially awkward, and suffers from a condition that prevents him from remembering people's names. On the other hand, Makoto Natsui is a cheerful and optimistic university student who struggles to find a job.
She lies about her identity to land an internship at Hyuga's company, calling herself "Sawaki Chihiro"—the name of a woman Hyuga has long been searching for. What starts as a deceit evolves into a heartwarming and complicated relationship, blending personal growth, corporate drama, and romantic tension.
🧵 Key Themes & Elements:
🌱 Growth & Transformation – Personal and professional development of both Hyuga and Makoto
💼 Start-up Culture & Innovation – Insight into tech entrepreneurship in Japan
💖 Love & Identity – Romance built on trust, deception, and finding true selve
🧠 Social Challenges – Issues like loneliness, social awkwardness, and the price of success
👥 Friendship & Betrayal – Trust issues within the company and friendships tested
🏆 Awards:
74th Television Drama Academy Awards (2012):
🥇 Best Drama
🥇 Best Actor (Shun Oguri)
🥈 Best Supporting Actress (Satomi Ishihara)
🥉 Best Director
🥉 Best Screenplay
🥇 Best Theme Song – “Hikari e” by Miwa
Title: Rich Man, Poor Woman (リッチマン、プアウーマン)
Year: 2012
Country: Japan 🇯🇵
Episodes: 11 episodes (+ 1 special episode and 1 sequel in 2013)
Genre: Romance, Drama, Business
Broadcast Network: Fuji TV
Air Dates: July 9, 2012 – September 17, 2012
Director: Masaki Nishiura, Ryo Tanaka
Screenwriter: Naoko Adachi
Main Cast:
Shun Oguri as Toru Hyuga
Satomi Ishihara as Makoto Natsui / Sawaki Chihiro
Arata Iura as Kosuke Asahina
Asami Mizukawa as Yoko Asahina
📖 Plot Summary:
Toru Hyuga is a genius tech entrepreneur and co-founder of the billion-dollar IT company "Next Innovation." Despite his brilliance, he’s arrogant, socially awkward, and suffers from a condition that prevents him from remembering people's names. On the other hand, Makoto Natsui is a cheerful and optimistic university student who struggles to find a job.
She lies about her identity to land an internship at Hyuga's company, calling herself "Sawaki Chihiro"—the name of a woman Hyuga has long been searching for. What starts as a deceit evolves into a heartwarming and complicated relationship, blending personal growth, corporate drama, and romantic tension.
🧵 Key Themes & Elements:
🌱 Growth & Transformation – Personal and professional development of both Hyuga and Makoto
💼 Start-up Culture & Innovation – Insight into tech entrepreneurship in Japan
💖 Love & Identity – Romance built on trust, deception, and finding true selve
🧠 Social Challenges – Issues like loneliness, social awkwardness, and the price of success
👥 Friendship & Betrayal – Trust issues within the company and friendships tested
🏆 Awards:
74th Television Drama Academy Awards (2012):
🥇 Best Drama
🥇 Best Actor (Shun Oguri)
🥈 Best Supporting Actress (Satomi Ishihara)
🥉 Best Director
🥉 Best Screenplay
🥇 Best Theme Song – “Hikari e” by Miwa
Cast
Shun OguriArata IuraSatomi IshiharaAsami Mizukawa
Director
Masaki Nishiura and Ryo Tanaka
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