Shitamachi Rocket

Shitamachi Rocket (2011)

EndedScripted showDrama

Kohei Tsukuda worked as a researcher at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. He now runs a family-owned factory that manufactures small engines. His daughter Rina is a high school student. He doesn't get along well with his daughter, but the family owned business is improving. Kohei attempts to develop a rocket engine, which is a lifelong dream for him, but it causes his factory to suffer.

One day, an important client stops ordering from Kohei's company. He tries to borrow money from the bank, but the bank declines his loan application. To make matters worse, a rival factory sues Kohei's company for patent infringement. Kohei and his employees face a dire situation.

At this time, a large company offers a deal to Kohei. The company wants to buy their patent for 2 billion yen. Kohei must decide whether to sell the company's patent or follow his dream.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday (50 min)

Last Episode

Episode 5
Season 1Episode 550 min

Episode 5

Sep 18, 2011

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E05Episode 5Sep 18, 2011
S01E04Episode 4Sep 11, 2011
S01E03Episode 3Sep 4, 2011
S01E02Episode 2Aug 28, 2011
S01E01Episode 1Aug 21, 2011
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Cast

Hiroshi Mikami

Hiroshi Mikami

plays Kohei Tsukuda
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Characters

Kohei Tsukuda

Kohei Tsukuda

played by Hiroshi Mikami
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Also known as

  • 下町ロケット (Japan)

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