Channeru wa sono mama!

A kooky girl is employed by a tv station as a trainee, what confuses her fellow internees is how somebody so dumb could get a job alongside them. Over time though they come to appreciate her big heart and upbeat approach to life which win them over and also all the people she interacts with. A short lighthearted series which also gives insight into the workings of a tv station. It is based on a manga and well acted with a particular mention to Kyoko Yoshine who captures your heart as the ditzy trainee Hanako.

Stay Tuned is a laughter riot from the get go. It's a show about the travails of Hanako Yukimaru, an eccentric, clumsy woman who applies to a channel for the role of a screenwriter, only to find herself accidentally interviews for (and somehow, selected for) a job in the reporting department! The rest of the show follows how Yukimaru's behavior forces everyone to be on their toes at all times, often having to cover up for her mistakes, while also at times showcasing her eccentricity, coming up with ideas that others wouldn't have even thought of.

I did not have much of an expectation before I began watching the show, but let me tell you, I was pleasantly surprised. This show's a home run. Combined with great acting, a good plot, and a short episode run of just 5 episodes, its definitely something everyone must watch! 10/10

Watch this. That woman is genius. And I think it's all her. Because with same script, one who would be even tiny little bit self-conscious would have ruined it. Only reason for giving 9 and not 10 is they made just 5 episodes and no second season.

I think it should have been 10 episodes or a second season because it really is great show. Nothing original but the lead actress is so right for her part. I don't see anyone else doing so perfect. My first ever Japanese show and I really loved it.

So far the best Japanese show I saw on Netflix! Midnight diner would be close second. The actors did a great job, especially the main actress, and the news director. Very goofy and funny and at the end of series turned out be quite moving too. Re watched it 3 times already(mainly because Im learning Japanese but re watching was not a chore at all, I keep noticing new details each time). I hope they're going to release a second season!