If you're browsing Drama shows, Beauty or Beast (2003) is the kind of series that builds its world steadily without getting messy. The pacing is measured, relying on a few strong moments rather than constant escalation. The cast, featuring Nanako Matsushima, Masaharu Fukuyama, and Ikkei Watanabe, helps keep the story grounded. Ratings sit around 3.8/10, and it will likely land best with viewers who already enjoy the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date, check this page for the latest availability.
Beauty or Beast (2003)
Also known as: 美女或野兽, Bijo ka Yajuu, Kiss or Fight
First aired: January 9, 2003
Runtime: 45 min
Networks: Fuji TV
Cast: Nanako Matsushima, Masaharu Fukuyama, Ikkei Watanabe, Norito Yashima, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Miho Shiraishi
This drama pits two protagonists against each other. On the one hand there's Makoto, a woman who believes that the TV program is a product and that viewer ratings are the proceeds, and who believes any method is fair in getting those ratings. On the other hand there's Hiromi, a flashy sort of guy who claims that life is to enjoy and boasts that the program is simply a tool in that process. He loves wine, women and gambling. Such a pair is bound to mix like oil and water, but following a fateful reunion, they come to understand each other in the midst of confrontation.
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