Akumu-chan

Akumu-chan

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Genre Science Fiction, Fantasy, School Life
Written by Sumio Omori
Directed by Noriyoshi Sakuma, Ryuichi Inomata, Shintaro Sugawara
Starring Keiko Kitagawa, Manatsu Kimura
Theme music composer Hotei Tomoyasu
Opening theme Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo
Composer(s) Masaru Yokoyama
Country of origin Japan
Original language(s) Japanese
No. of seasons 1
Production
Executive producer(s) Futoshi Ohira
Producer(s) Kazuya Toda, Yukitoshi Chiba, Eiji Otsuka
Running time 54 minutes
Release
Original network NTV
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereophonic
Original release October 13 (2012-10-13) – December 22, 2012 (2012-12-22)
External links
Official website www.ntv.co.jp/akumu/

Akumu-chan (悪夢ちゃん) is a 2012 Japanese television drama series. Based on the novel Yume Chigai by Riku Onda, this television series stars actress Keiko Kitagawa, singer Gackt, and also child actress Manatsu Kimura.[1] A movie was announced for 2014.

This television series was broadcast in Japan from October 13, 2012 to December 22, 2012 as part of Nippon Television's Saturday Dramas time slot, which airs every Saturday from 9pm to 9:54pm.[2] In addition it was simulcast on the streaming service Crunchyroll under the title My Little Nightmare in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.[3]

Plot

Ayami is a beautiful and intelligent teacher who is popular with both her students and colleagues alike. However, she has a darker side- she does not genuinely feel for others nor does she believe in love or trust. One day, however, Yuiko, a girl whose dreams are able to predict terrible events of the future, transfers into Ayami's class after dreaming that Ayami is a saviour of the world. Ayami reluctantly gets dragged into helping Yuiko change the terrible fate of the people around them.

Cast

Child actress Hirasawa Kokoro plays the role of young Ayami.

Teachers

Production

Akumu-chan was announced on August 17, 2012.[2] It was announced that actress Keiko Kitagawa would star as the main lead of this drama series, making this her first role as a teacher.[2] Child actress Manatsu Kimura was selected from a group of more than 500 hopefuls who auditioned for this drama series.[2]

Episodes

Episode title Romanized title Translation of title Broadcast date Ratings[4]
Ep. 1
教室襲う赤いワニ!!予知夢の謎解きで腹黒教師が世界を救う!?
Kyōshitsu osou akai wani!! Yochi yume no nazotoki de haraguro kyōshi ga sekai o sukuu!?
A red crocodile is attacking the classroom!! A black-hearted teacher solves the mystery of the dream prediction and saves the world!?
October 13, 2012
13.6%
Ep. 2
姉弟の絆裂く悪魔!夢で救え!涙の教室
Kyōdai no kizuna saku akuma! Yume de sukue! Namida no kyōshitsu
The devil who tore apart the bond between brother and sister! Saved by a dream! A whole classroom in tears
October 20, 2012
10.7%
Ep. 3
学校狙う透明人間!?腹黒教師が衝撃変身
Gakkō nerau tōmei ningen!? Haraguro kyōshi ga shōgeki henshin
An invisible man targeting the school!? The transformation of the black-hearted teacher
October 27, 2012
12.9%
Ep. 4
笑顔やめます。生徒達の反撃!混乱学級
Egao yamemasu. Seito-tachi no hangeki! Konran gakkyū
I quit smiling. The counterattack of students. Pandemonium in the classroom.
November 3, 2012
10.4%
Ep. 5
鈴木福VS腹黒教師!夢食うゾンビの復讐
Suzuki Fuku VS haraguro kyōshi! Yume kuu zonbi no fukushū
Fuku Suzuki VS the black-hearted teacher! The revenge of the dream-eating zombies
November 10, 2012
12.8%
Ep. 6
私は…人殺し!?彩未遂に甦る衝撃の記憶
Watashi wa… hitogoroshi! ? Ayami ni yomigaeru shōgeki no kioku
I am a ... murderer!? Ayami finally recalls a shocking memory
November 17, 2012
11.5%
Ep. 7
ドラキュラの呪い!?学校やめる腹黒教師
Dorakyura no noroi! ? Gakkō yameru haraguro kyōshi
The curse of Dracula!? The black-hearted teacher quits the school
November 24, 2012
11.5%
Ep. 8
魔女ト未来少女ハルカゼ反逆ノつぶやきデ夢破壊
Majo to mirai shōjo harukaze hangyaku no tsubuyaki de yume hakai
The girl with magical powers from the future destroys dreams
December 1, 2012
11.5%
Ep. 9
仮面のヒーローと邪悪な人魚謎と呪いの神隠し!
Kamen no hīrō to jaakuna ningyo nazo to noroi no kamigakushi!
The curse of the masked rider and the mysterious mermaid spirit away!
December 8, 2012
10.4%
Ep. 10
仮面のヒーローと邪悪な人魚謎と呪いの神隠し!
Yochi yume ga genjitsu ni! Anata wa aisuruhito o korosemasu ka?
The dream comes true! Did you kill a loved one?
December 15, 2012
9.8%
Ep. 11
私達の未来を切り拓け!涙と希望のカーニバル
Watashitachi no mirai o kiri hirake! Namida to kibō no kānibaru
Let us open up the future together! The carnival of hope and tears
December 22, 2012
11.2%
Ratings for Kanto region (average rating: 11.53%)[4]

Theme song

The theme song for Akumu-chan is "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo" (サラバ、愛しき悲しみたちよ) by Momoiro Clover Z.[5] This song is the title track for this idol group's 9th single, and it was released in Japan on 21 November 2012.[5] This single was produced by Tomoyasu Hotei.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 北川景子 ： 腹黒い小学教師役で新境地に挑戦. Mainichi Shimbun Digital Co.Ltd (in Japanese). 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "北川景子、"腹黒"教師役で連ドラ主演　共演にGACKT、優香ら". Oricon, Inc. (in Japanese). 2012-08-17. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
  3. ↑ "Crunchyroll Adds Live-Action My Little Nightmare Show". Anime News Network. 2012-10-10. Retrieved 2013-05-12.
  4. 1 2 "Show schedule and ratings". Audience Rating Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 2012-11-16.
  5. 1 2 3 布袋寅泰がももクロに楽曲提供！北川景子主演ドラマ「悪夢ちゃん」主題歌に決定！. Cinema Today (in Japanese). 2012-10-02. Retrieved 2012-10-23.
Preceded by
Ghost Mama Sousasen
(7/7/2012 - 15/9/2012)		 NTV Saturday Dramas
土曜ドラマ
Saturdays 21:00 - 21:54 (JST) 		Succeeded by
Nakuna, Hara-chan
(January 2013 - March 2013)
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