Nami yo Kiite Kure (2023)

Other name: 波よ聞いてくれ, Waves, Listen to Me!

Description:

Wave Listen to Me immerses viewers in the tumultuous life of Koda Minare, a 26-year-old single woman navigating a string of unfortunate events. Her part-time job at a curry restaurant offers little solace after a recent breakup and a devastating financial scam. Seeking refuge at a bar, Koda passionately vents her frustrations, her unfiltered honesty catching the attention of a local radio station's chief director present nearby.

Intrigued by her raw emotional delivery and candid storytelling, the chief director immediately recognizes Koda's untapped potential as a radio personality. This unexpected encounter sparks a life-changing opportunity. Koda Minare is subsequently selected to host the late-night radio program, "Wave Listen to Me." The film follows her improbable journey from personal chaos to an emerging voice on the airwaves, exploring her humorous and heartfelt attempts to find her footing in a new career while confronting her life's challenges live on air. This compelling drama is adapted from the acclaimed manga series.

Producer: TV Asahi

Director: Katayama Osamu [片山修] and Ueda Hisashi [植田尚]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2023

Genre:Comedy; Drama; Manga; Miniseries