Is Enka no Joou coming back?
Enka no Joou (2007–2007) — comedy on NTV
About Enka no Joou
Enka no Joou ended on March 17, 2007, after its ten-episode run on NTV.
The series was a comedy that aired in 2007 and followed the story of Himawari, an unsuccessful 39-year-old enka singer. The show depicted her struggles with personal and professional setbacks, including bad luck with men and money. Born into an Osaka takoyaki shop and inspired by her father's words, Himawari pursued her dream of becoming Japan's top enka singer. The series explored her journey from her early days in Osaka to her debut in Tokyo, highlighting her challenges in adjusting to a new family and striving for success.
The cast included Yuki Amami as Ôkochi Himawari, Riko Narumi as Gomi Sadako, Taizô Harada as Tamaru Hitoshi, and Sakai Wakana as Ichijo Masami. The show did not have a rated score on TVMaze and had a runtime of approximately 45 minutes per episode.
Enka no Joou episode schedule
10 aired
Aired · 10
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2007 | S1·E10 | Her voice echoes to the heavens and makes miracles happen |
| March 10, 2007 | S1·E9 | To live or to die, a woman's crossroads |
| March 3, 2007 | S1·E8 | I'll kill you, and then commit suicide! |
| February 24, 2007 | S1·E7 | Goodbye, love... I'm forsaking Tokyo |
| February 17, 2007 | S1·E6 | Her first acapella performance summons a miracle!! |
| February 10, 2007 | S1·E5 | The family's in trouble!! The last-ditch rescue effort |
| February 3, 2007 | S1·E4 | The right way to confess to the person you like |
| January 27, 2007 | S1·E3 | A message for you who is being bullied... |
| January 20, 2007 | S1·E2 | An invincible woman who devours misfortune and gives birth to happiness |
| January 13, 2007 | S1·E1 | Oh my God! There are people as unlucky as this!? Enter Ookouchi Himawari |
