Finished Airing
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
東京マグニチュード8.0
TV
22 min per ep
Jul 10, 2009
Synopsis
Middle school student Mirai Onozawa is dissatisfied with her family circumstances and, in a moment of frustration, wishes to tear everything apart. Unfortunately, these destructive thoughts seem to come true in the form of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake just a few moments later. When summer vacation begins, Mirai reluctantly takes her younger brother Yuuki to Odaiba, where a robot exhibition that he wanted to go to is being held. However, while they are in the exhibition center, the fury of a major earthquake shakes the Kanto region; helpless, both kids witness the devastating power of this natural disaster as it brings the city to its knees. In its aftermath, they stumble upon Mari Kusakabe, a motorcyclist and single mother who decides to help the young siblings. Aiming to return to their homes and reunite with their families, the group sets off on a long and hard journey through the decimated city. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Studio: BonesKinema Citrus
Producers: Dentsu, Fuji TV, Asmik Ace, Sony Music Entertainment, Sakura Create,
Background:
Winner of the Excellence Award at the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival.
Award Winning
Drama