Buzzer Beat: Hero on the Edge (2009)

Drama · Romance · Sport

Buzzer Beat is a Fuji TV Japanese television drama, which stars Yamashita Tomohisa, Keiko Kitagawa, and Aibu Saki. The series primarily focuses on two characters, Naoki Kamiya, a professional basketball player, and Riko Shirakawa, an aspiring violinist. Over the course of the series Naoki faces difficulties trying to succeed in the world of basketball, and Riko struggles to become a successful violinist. Eventually the two meet and the series chronicles their relationship and struggles, as well as those of their friends.

IMDb rating: 7.3 (1,410 votes)
Seasons: 1
Language: JA
Type: Mini-series

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Season 1 (2009)

9.05 avg 11 episodes 9.0 → 9.0 51 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Power of Love Makes People Stronger!! A Hero on the Brink of Activation!! First Quarter Special Program	9.0	26
2	The Summer of Love Begins!!	9.1	26
3	A Secret Between Two People	9.0	24
4	A Shocking Evening	9.2	25
5	Your Tears	9.1	24
6	Prmise	8.9	25
7	An Extra Fifteen Minute Special!! ... I Won't Part From You	9.1	24
8	Please Don't Go	9.0	24
9	A Torn Bond	9.0	25
10	Final Chapter ~ Goodbye	9.2	27
11	Last Quarter Seventy-Five Minute Expanded Conclusive Special!! Departure	9.0	25