Water Boys

2007-04-17T02:19:03Z

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==Details==
*'''Title:''' ウォーターボーイズ
*'''Title (romaji):''' Water Boys
*'''Genre:''' Sports, Romance, Comedy
*'''Episodes:''' 11
*'''Viewership ratings:''' 16.1%
*'''Broadcast network:''' Fuji TV
*'''Broadcast period:''' 2003-Jul-01 to 2003-Sep-09
*'''Air time:''' [[Kayou 9 (Fuji TV)|Tuesday Nights 21:00]]
*'''Theme song:''' ''[[Niji (song)|Niji]] / 虹'' by [[Fukuyama Masaharu]]
*'''Related TV shows:''' [[Water Boys 2]], [[Water Boys 2005 Natsu]]

==Synopsis==
Two years ago, five high-school boys brought fame to a small town in Japan. What was so unique was that they formed a "men's synchronized swimming club." Their involvement and struggles while learning synchronized swimming - known to be a sport for girls - brought much attention to their school and town.

Two years have passed since that summer, and the boys of Tadano High School are still in the club. The Fuji Television drama "Water Boys" shows how these young boys fight to learn synchronized swimming, fall in love, and enjoy friendship with one another.

==Cast==
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*[[Yamada Takayuki]] as Shindo Kankuro
*[[Moriyama Mirai]] as Tatematsu Norio
*[[Eita]] as Tanaka Masatoshi
*[[Ishigaki Yuma]] as Takahara Go
*[[Ishii Tomoya]] as Ishizuka Futoshi
*[[Miyaji Mao]] as Onishi Asako
*[[Kashii Yu]] as Hanamura Kyoko
*[[Tani Kei]] as Mr. Ozaki
*[[Fuse Akira]] as Mr. Yamaoka
*[[Sugimoto Tetta]] as Mr. Sugita
*[[Manabe Kaori]] as Miss. Sakuma
*[[Kikuchi Maiko]] as Miss. Onogawa
*[[Emoto Akira]] as Mama (of a bar)
*[[Tokui Yuu]] as Chi-mama
*[[Takenaka Naoto]] as Mr. Isomura
*[[Yashima Norito]] as Isomura Kiyomasa
*[[Tamaki Hiroshi]] as Sato Katsumasa
*[[Takahashi Hitomi]] as Shindo Miwako
*[[Asano Kazuyuki]] as Shindo Kanichi
*[[Ikari Yukiko]] as Shindo Hitomi
*[[Nishida Naomi]]
*[[Katayama Reo]] as Kitajima Daichi
*[[Aibu Saki]] as Hayakawa Atsumi
*[[Hiraizumi Sei]] as Mr. Tatematsu
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===Synchro Boy Group===
*[[Hojo Takahiro]]
*[[Fujisawa Yousuke]]
*[[Arakawa Yuu]]
*[[Kato Kouki]]
*[[Nosaki Tenma]]
*[[Tanaka Kei]]
*[[Shiozawa Hidemasa]]
*[[Isaka Tatsuya]]
*[[Hamada Hiroyuki]]
*[[Abe Atsushi]]
*[[Ehata Hironori]]
*[[Ichitarou]]
*[[Chikada Shintarou]]
*[[Takeuchi Taiyou]]
*[[Kawamoto Takanori]]
*[[Sekita Atsushi]]
*[[Hyuuga Takashi]]
*[[Namiki Nobuyuki]]
*[[Washiatama Kougaku]]
*[[Shin Ichirou]]
*[[Wakisaki Satoshi]]
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==Production Credits==
*'''Producer:''' [[Funatsu Kouichi]], [[Yanagawa Yukiko]]
*'''Director:''' [[Murakami Masanori]], [[Sato Yuichi]], [[Takahashi Nobuyuki]]
*'''Screenwriter:''' [[Hashimoto Yuuji]]
*'''Music by:''' Satou Naoki

==Episode Information==
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'''Titles'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 「男のシンクロ!?」
*'''Ep 02:''' 「シンクロ危うし!?」
*'''Ep 03:''' 「祝結成!シンクロ同好会」
*'''Ep 04:''' 「シンクロ公演決行」
*'''Ep 05:''' 「シンクロ夏合宿!」
*'''Ep 06:''' 「涙のインターハイ」
*'''Ep 07:''' 「シンクロへの想い」
*'''Ep 08:''' 「夏だ!海だ!サメ男だ」
*'''Ep 09:''' 「解散なんかしない」
*'''Ep 10:''' 「32人が起こす奇跡」
*'''Ep 11:''' 「男のシンクロ公演最高の涙!」
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'''Episode Ratings'''
*'''Ep 01:''' 17.9%
*'''Ep 02:''' 13.6%
*'''Ep 03:''' 16.4%
*'''Ep 04:''' 16.5%
*'''Ep 05:''' 17.1%
*'''Ep 06:''' 14.5%
*'''Ep 07:''' 14.4%
*'''Ep 08:''' 14.6%
*'''Ep 09:''' 16.7%
*'''Ep 10:''' 15.5%
*'''Ep 11:''' 19.2%
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==Reviews==
===by Ultranguik===
I watched the movie version wich was awesome and very funny, so I figured that with these Johnny's Jr. kids, the drama would be just as good. It's still pretty funny and to tell you the truth, I like it a lot better than the movie. More story development. - Mari

The plot is kinda repetitive from the movie. In fact, nothing can be compared to the movie version. It's the mother of all waterboys installment, for cryin' out loud!
Well, i'm still entertained by Waterboys TV. Simply because its funny.
I just wish that the creative team create NEW sinchro coreography. - Ultranguik

===Others===
*[http://www.spcnet.tv/reviews/review.php?rID=317 Spcnet Review]

==External Links==
*[http://jdorama.com/viewtopic.2609.htm Discussion@JDorama.com]
*[http://jdorama.com/drama.766.htm JDorama.com]
*[[Wikipedia:ja:ウォーターボーイズ|Japanese Wikipedia]]
*[http://over-time.idv.tw/drama/dramashow_common.php?num=776&mnum=341 Dorama.info]

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