Articles about NHK Enterprises
Mission to Mars
Japanese sci-fi drama Queen of Mars looks to the future with a story set between Mars and Earth. Executive producer Satoru Watanabe and chief director Takegorō Nishimura tell DQ about making this ambitious yet timeless project.
Taking a bite of Anpanman
NHK executives Ken Kurasaki and Hiroshi Kashi introduce DQ to the Japanese broadcaster’s latest daily drama – based on the artist behind a classic superhero character – and explain why character development is crucial to making its 15-minute episodes.
Strange lands
Taku Kato, the director of Japanese film A Stranger in Shanghai, discusses making the single drama for broadcaster NHK, filming in China, and appealing to international audiences.
Spirit guardian
Japanese series Moribito is heading into its third and final season. Producer Kiyoshi Umibe pulls back the curtain on this stunning drama to reveal how visual effects and a stellar cast combine to bring the epic fantasy to life.
Runaway success
Two women are on the run in Japanese drama Runaway Women. DQ hears about this emotional thriller from its director and its executive producer.