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Nippon Television Network Corporation (Nippon TV), Japan’s leading multiplatform entertainment powerhouse, announced today that the company has been officially invited by Ms. Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania, to be the first Japanese company to attend Series Mania Forum. The company plans to highlight its hit list of scripted titles including Mother, Woman –My Life for My Children-, Abandoned, as well as introduce three of the company’s newest scripted formats, including Top Knife, Off The Record, and Our Dearest Sakura. The announcement was made today by Ms. Kako Kuwahara, Managing Director, International Business Development, Nippon TV.

In addition, Nippon TV will be hosting a one-hour showcase focusing on how its award-winning drama series, led by Mother and Woman –My Life for My Children–, were created and went on to become international hits around the world. On stage during the showcase will be the producer Mr. Hisashi Tsugiya from the production department of Nippon TV, who is credited with creating and producing both series along with many others. Also, on stage will be Mr. Édouard de Vésinne, CEO of Incognita, who is the producer of the upcoming French version of Mother. The showcase is set for Wednesday, March 25th at 15:15 (3:15pm) at the Salle Artois, followed by networking cocktails at the Lille Grand Palais Matisse space cocktail room.

Details of the three new scripted formats to be offered include:

Top Knife
Running Time: 10 × 60 minutes
Genre: Drama Series
This is the ultimate human drama about surgeons who handle the mystery of the brain on a daily basis and are constantly forced to ponder the meaning of life, feelings, and the immense struggles of the brain. This series follows elite surgeons who make countless sacrifices to acquire the best skills in their field to obtain the most coveted title given only to the finest “Top Knife” surgeons.

Off the Record
Running Time: 10 ×60 minutes
Genre: Drama Series
This drama is about a successful tabloid reporter who dishes the inside scoop on all celebrity news. One day she receives shocking news of her own when her dying mother reveals a big secret. For the first time, she finds out that her absent father is, in fact, a Hollywood star. Digging into the mysteries and secrets surrounding her own life, the young woman stumbles upon the greatest truth that she wants to try and keep off the record.

Our Dearest Sakura
Running Time: 10 × 60’
Genre: Drama Series
Our Dearest Sakura is a drama series that follows the story of a young woman who works for the largest general construction firm in Japan. She transitioned to Tokyo with only one dream of building a bridge to her hometown. Her persistent efforts in achieving this goal, even when against all odds, showed her colleagues the importance of standing your own ground to achieve your dreams, no matter what. So, when a shattered dream and a lost loved one plunge her into the depths of despair, they stand up for her.