The Family
The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.
Cast: Takuya Kimura, Saki Aibu, Kazue Fukiishi
Season 1
10 episodes
1. The Grand FamilyDaisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.TV-14CC54minJan 14, 2007
2. Truths and Tragedies of the PastTeppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.TV-14CC54minJan 21, 2007
3. Destined to be Torn ApartWith Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.TV-14CC54minJan 28, 2007
4. A Sad BetrayalTeppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.TV-14CC54minFeb 4, 2007
5. A Death that Split FatesWhile Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.TV-14CC54minFeb 11, 2007
6. Collapse of the Manpyo ClanAt Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.TV-14CC54minFeb 18, 2007
7. The Tragic Furnace ExplosionDaisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.TV-14CC54minFeb 25, 2007
8. The Truth Behind Teppei's BirthReeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.TV-14CC54minMar 4, 2007
9. Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of DeathFather and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.TV-14CC54minMar 11, 2007
10. Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the FutureWith his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.TV-14CC54minMar 18, 2007
The Family
The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Katsuo Fukuzawa
- Created by
- Katsuaki Setoguchi, Hiroki Ueda
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
