2006 Japanese television dramas
This is a list of Japanese television dramas often called doramas by fans.
2006 Winter Season
Series
| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 小早川伸木の恋 | Nobuki Kobayakawa no Koi | Fuji TV | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 12 January 2006 to 23 March 2006 |
Karasawa Toshiaki, Fujiki Naohito, and Katase Nana | Nanamusica "くるりくるり" (Kururi Kururi) |
11 | 11.45% |
| Ns'あおい | Nurse Aoi | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 21:00~21:54 10 January 2006 to 21 March 2006 |
Ishihara Satomi | Kobukuro "桜" (Sakura) |
11 | 14.17% |
| 西遊記 | Saiyūki | Fuji TV | Mondays 21:00~21:54 9 January 2006 to 20 March 2006 |
Katori Shingo, Uchimura Teruyoshi, Ito Satoshi, Fukatsu Eri, and Mizukawa Asami | MONKEY MAJIK "Around The World" |
11 | 22.8% |
| アンフェア | UNFAIR | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 22:00~22:54 10 January 2006 to 21 March 2006 |
Shinohara Ryoko, Eita, Kato Masaya, and Hamada Mari | Yuna Ito "Faith" Destiny's Child "Survivor" (Insert Song) |
11 | 15.4% |
| 白夜行 | Byakuyakou | TBS | Thursdays 21:00~21:54 12 January 2006 to 23 March 2006 |
Yamada Takayuki and Ayase Haruka | Shibasaki Kou "影" (Kage) |
11 | 12.28% |
| ガチバカ! | Gachibaka! | TBS | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 19 January 2006 to 23 March 2006 |
Takahashi Tatsunori, Inoue Waka, Koizumi Kotaro, Takizawa Saori, Yuya Tegoshi, and Takahisa Masuda | Kuraki Mai "ベスト オブ ヒーロー" (BEST OF HERO) |
10 | 7.8% |
| 輪舞曲 | RONDO | TBS | Sundays 22:00~22:54 15 January 2006 to 26 March 2006 |
Takenouchi Yutaka, Choi Ji-woo, Kimura Yoshino, Sugiura Naoki, Hayami Mocomichi, Ichikawa Yui, and Sato Ryuta | ayaka "I believe" |
11 | 15.51% |
| 夜王～YAOH～ | YAOH | TBS | Fridays 22:00~22:54 13 January 2006 to 24 March 2006 |
Matsuoka Masahiro, Kitamura Kazuki, Karina, and Kaname Jun | TOKIO "Mr.Traveling Man" |
11 | 15.47% |
| 時効警察 | Jikou Keisatsu | TV Asahi | Fridays 23:15~24:10 13 January 2006 to 10 March 2006 |
Odagiri Joe and Asou Kumiko | CEYREN "雨" (Ame) |
9 | 10.1% |
| けものみち | Kemonomichi | TV Asahi | Thursdays 21:00~21:54 19 January 2006 to 16 March 2006 |
Yonekura Ryoko and Nakamura Tooru | Nakashima Miyuki "帰れない者たちへ" (Kaerenai Monotachi e) |
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| 神はサイコロを振らない | Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai | NTV | Wednesdays 22:00~22:54 18 January 2006 to 15 March 2006 |
Kobayashi Satomi, Tomosaka Eri, Yamamoto Taro, and Shinji Takeda | Ryohei feat.Verbal (M-Flo) "Onelove" |
9 | 9.6% |
| 喰いタン | Kui-tan | NTV | Saturdays 21:00~21:54 14 January 2006 to 11 March 2006 |
Higashiyama Noriyuki, Morita Go, and Kyouno Kotomi | B'z "結晶" (Kesshou) |
9 | 17.37% |
2006 Spring Season
Series
| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| アテンションプリーズ | Attention Please | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 21:00~21:54 18 April 2006 to 27 June 2006 |
Ueto Aya, Nishikido Ryo, Aibu Saki, Koizumi Kotaro, and Maya Miki | Kimura Kaela "OH PRETTY WOMAN" |
11 | 16.37% |
| 医龍-Team Medical Dragon- | Iryuu -Team Medical Dragon- | Fuji TV | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 13 April 2006 to 29 June 2006 |
Sakaguchi Kenji, Inamori Izumi, Koike Teppei, and Kitamura Kazuki | AI "Believe" |
11 | 14.8% |
| 弁護士のくず | Bengoshi no Kuzu | TBS | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 13 April 2006 to 29 June 2006 |
Toyokawa Etsushi, Ito Hideaki, Takashima Reiko, and Hoshino Aki | hitomi "GO MY WAY" |
11 | 12.74% |
| クロサギ | Kurosagi | TBS | Fridays 22:00~22:54 14 April 2006 to 23 June 2006 |
Yamashita Tomohisa, Horikita Maki, Kato Koji, Ichikawa Yui, and Yamazaki Tsutomu | Yamashita Tomohisa "抱いてセニョリータ" (Daite Senorita) |
11 | 15.67% |
| おいしいプロポーズ | Oishii Propose | TBS | Sundays 21:00~21:54 23 April 2006 to 25 June 2006 |
Hasegawa Kyoko, Koide Keisuke, Mao Kobayashi, Koike Eiko, and Saeko | Van Tomiko "Flower" |
10 | 12.0% |
| トップキャスター | Top Caster | TBS | Mondays 21:00~21:54 17 April 2006 to 26 June 2006 |
Amami Yuki, Yada Akiko, Tamaki Hiroshi, Tanihara Shosuke, Matsushita Nao, and Matsuda Shota | Sowelu "Dear friend" |
11 | 18.3% |
| 富豪刑事2 | Fugou Keiji 2 | TV Asahi | Fridays 21:00~21:54 21 April 2006 to 23 June 2006 |
Fukada Kyoko and Natsuyagi Isao | Oozeki Taku "トライアングル・ライフ" (Triangle Life) |
10 | 12.0% |
| ７人の女弁護士 | Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi | TV Asahi | Thursdays 21:00~21:54 13 April 2006 to 8 June 2006 |
Shaku Yumiko, Nagai Masaru, Hara Sachie, Inoue Waka, Shibata Rie, Kawashima Naomi, and Nogiwa Yoko | AAA "ハリケーン・リリ、ボストン・マリ" (Hurricane Lily, Boston Mary) |
9 | 12.05% |
| ギャルサー | Gyarusa- ; Gal Circle | NTV | Saturdays 21:00~21:54 15 April 2006 to 24 June 2006 |
Fujiki Naohito, Toda Erika, Yaguchi Mari, Suzuki Emi, Sato Ryuta, Namase Katsuhisa, and Furuta Arata | Fujiki Naohito "HEY!FRIENDS" |
11 | 12.9% |
| プリマダム | Primadem | NTV | Wednesdays 22:00~22:54 12 April 2006 to 21 June 2006 |
Kuroki Hitomi, Furuta Arata, Nakamori Akina, Nakajima Yuuto, and Kanda Uno | Nakamori Akina "花よ踊れ" (Hana yo Odore) |
11 | 11.2% |
| ブスの瞳に恋してる | Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 22:00~22:54 11 April 2006 to 27 June 2006 |
Inagaki Goro, Murakami Tomoko, Ebihara Yuri, MEGUMI, Takizawa Saori, Muroi Shigeru, and Shigeaki Kato | Kumi Koda "恋のつぼみ" (Koi no Tsubomi) MIYU "ビューティフル・マインド" (Beautiful Mind) |
12 | 15.9% |
2006 Summer Season
Series
| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| サプリ | Sapuri | Fuji TV | Mondays 21:00~21:54 10 July 2006 to 18 September 2006 |
Ito Misaki, Kamenashi Kazuya, Eita, Shiraishi Miho, Shida Mirai, Ryou, and Sato Kouichi | ayaka "Real voice" "ブルーデイズ" (Blue Days) (Insert Song) KAT-TUN "You" |
11 | 14.2% |
| 不信のとき～ウーマン・ウォーズ～ | Fushin no Toki ~Woman Wars~ | Fuji TV | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 6 July 2006 to 21 September 2006 |
Yonekura Ryoko, Matsushita Yuki, Ishiguro Ken, Sugita Kaoru, and Koizumi Kotaro | Ann Lewis "あゝ無情" (A~ Mujou) Fukuda Saki "Goodbye My Love" (Insert Song) |
12 | 12.9% |
| 結婚できない男 | Kekkon Dekinai Otoko | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 22:00~22:54 4 July 2006 to 19 September 2006 |
Abe Hiroshi, Natsukawa Yui, Kuninaka Ryoko, and Tsukamoto Satoshi | Every Little Thing "スイミー" (Swimmy) |
12 | 17.1% |
| ダンドリ。～Dance☆Drill～ | DanDori.~Dance☆Drill~ | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 21:00~21:54 11 July 2006 to 19 September 2006 |
Eikura Nana, Kato Rosa, and Takahisa Masuda | UVERworld "SHAMROCK" |
11 | 8.9% |
| 誰よりもママを愛す | Dare Yorimo Mama wo Ai su | TBS | Sundays 21:00~21:54 2 July 2006 to 10 September 2006 |
Tamura Masakazu, Uchida Yuki, Tamayama Tetsuji, Nagashima Mitsuki, Ito Ran, and Kobayashi Satomi | Fukumimi "惑星タイマー" (Wakusei Timer) |
11 | 10.4% |
| 花嫁は厄年ッ! | Hanayome wa Yakudoshi! | TBS | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 6 July 2006 to 21 September 2006 |
Shinohara Ryoko, Yabe Hiroyuki, Iwashita Shima, and Keiichiro Koyama | SUEMITSU & THE SUEMITH "Astaire" |
12 | 12.0% |
| タイヨウのうた | Taiyou no Uta | TBS | Fridays 22:00~22:54 14 July 2006 to 15 September 2006 |
Sawajiri Erika, Yamada Takayuki, Matsushita Nao, Kaname Jun, Kuroda Chieko, and Katsumura Masanobu | Shibasaki Kou "invitation" Insert Songs: Kaoru Amane "タイヨウのうた" (Taiyou no Uta) "Stay with me" Tachibana Masami "Wish" |
10 | 10.3% |
| レガッタ～君といた永遠～ | Regatta~Kimi to Ita Eien~ | TV-Asahi | Fridays 21:00~21:54 14 July 2006 to 8 September 2006 |
Hayami Mocomichi, Aibu Saki, Matsuda Shota, and Wakatsuki Chinatsu | Kobukuro "君という名の翼" (Kimi to Iu Na no Tsubasa) Daniel Powter "Bad Day" (Insert Song) |
9 | 5.4% |
| 下北サンデーズ | Shimokita Sundays | TV-Asahi | Thursdays 21:00~21:54 13 July 2006 to 7 September 2006 |
Ueto Aya, Sasaki Kuranosuke, Sada Mayumi | Fujii Fumiya "下北以上 原宿未満" (Shimokita Ijou Harajuku Miman) |
9 | 7.3% |
| CAとお呼びっ! | CA to Oyobbi! | NTV | Wednesdays 22:00~22:54 5 July 2006 to 13 September 2006 |
Mizuki Arisa, Tanihara Shousuke, Karina, and Nishida Naomi | Nakanomori Band "Fly High" |
11 | 9.5% |
| マイ☆ボス マイ☆ヒーロー | MY☆BOSS MY☆HERO | NTV | Saturdays 21:00~21:54 8 July 2006 to 16 September 2006 |
Nagase Tomoya, Aragaki Yui, Yuya Tegoshi, and Tanaka Koki | TOKIO "宙船" (Sorafune) |
10 | 18.9% |
2006 Fall Season
Series
| Japanese Title | Romaji Title | TV Station | Time Frame | Starring Actors | Theme Song(s) | Episodes | Average Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 僕の歩く道 | Boku no Aruku Michi | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 22:00~22:54 10 October 2006 to 19 December 2006 |
Kusanagi Tsuyoshi, Karina, Sasaki Kuranosuke, MEGUMI | SMAP "ありがとう" (Arigatou) |
11 | 18.2% |
| Dr.コトー診療所 2006 | Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2006 | Fuji TV | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 12 October 2006 to 21 December 2006 |
Yoshioka Hidetaka and Shibasaki Kou | Nakashima Miyuki "銀の龍の背に乗って" (Gin no Ryuu no Se ni Notte) Shibasaki Kou "思い出だけではつらすぎる" (Omoide Dake de wa Tsurasugiru) (Insert Song) |
11 | 22.1% |
| のだめカンタービレ | Nodame Cantabile | Fuji TV | Mondays 21:00~21:54 16 October 2006 to 25 December 2006 |
Hiroshi Tamaki, Ueno Juri, Saeko, Eita, Mizukawa Asami, and Koide Keisuke | Performed by the Nodame Orchestra: Beethoven "Symphony No.7" George Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue" (Insert Song) |
11 | 18.8% |
| 役者魂! | Yakusha Damashii! | Fuji TV | Tuesdays 21:00~21:54 17 October 2006 to 26 December 2006 |
Matsu Takako, Fujita Makoto, Moriyama Mirai, and Kato Rosa | Matsu Takako "みんなひとり" (Minna Hitori) Takeuchi Mariya "スロー・ラヴ" (Slow Love) (Insert Song) |
11 | 9.64% |
| 嫌われ松子の一生 | Kiraware Matsuko no Isshou | TBS | Thursdays 22:00~22:54 12 October 2006 to 21 December 2006 |
Uchiyama Rina, Kaname Jun, Koike Eiko, Suzuki Emi, and Koyanagi Yuu | BACCHUS "In The Mood" |
11 | 8.19% |
| セーラー服と機関銃 | Sailor Fuku to Kikanjyuu | TBS | Fridays 22:00~22:54 13 October 2006 to 24 November 2006 |
Nagasawa Masami and Tsutsumi Shinichi | Hoshi Izumi "セーラー服と機関銃" (Sailor-fuku to Kikanjyuu) |
7 | 13.3% |
| 鉄板少女アカネ!! | Teppan Shoujo Akane!! | TBS | Fridays 22:00~22:54 15 October 2006 to 10 December 2006 |
Horikita Maki, Tsukamoto Takashi, and Jinnai Takanori | Orange Range "Sayonara" |
9 | 8.7% |
| だめんず・うぉ～か～ | Damens Walker | TV Asahi | Thursdays 21:00~21:54 12 October 2006 to 7 December 2006 |
Fujiwara Norika, Yamada Yuu, Miyasako Hiroyuki, Aoki Sayaka, Shimatani Hitomi, and Tanabe Seiichi | Kumi Koda "夢のうた" (Yume no Uta) "ふたりで…" (Futari de...) (Insert Song) SHOWTA. "Trans-winter～冬の向こう側～" (Trans-winter~Fuyu no Mukou Soba~) (Insert Song) |
8 | 8.075% |
| 家族～妻の不在・夫の存在～ | Kazoku~Tsuma no Fuzai・Otto no Sonzai~ | TV Asahi | Fridays 21:00~21:54 20 October 2006 to 8 December 2006 |
Takenouchi Yutaka, Ishida Yuriko, Uto Shuusei, and Watari Tetsuya | EXILE "Everything" |
8 | 11.9% |
| 14才の母 | Jyuuyon-sai no Haha | NTV | Wednesdays 22:00~22:54 11 October 2006 to 20 December 2006 |
Shida Mirai, Tanaka Misako, Namase Katsuhisa, Yamaguchi Sayako, Muroi Shigeru, Miura Haruma, and Kitamura Kazuki | Mr.Children "しるし" (Shirushi) |
11 | 19.5% |
| たったひとつの恋 | Tatta Hitotsu no Koi | NTV | Saturdays 21:00~21:54 14 October 2006 to 16 December 2006 |
Kamenashi Kazuya, Ayase Haruka, Toda Erika, Tanaka Koki, Hiraoka Yuuta, and Kaname Jun | KAT-TUN "僕らの街で" (Bokura no Machi de) |
10 | 11.6% |