Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko

Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko (1999-2001)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Fantasy

Due to his lack of drive, Shirou has failed the university entrance exams three times and just can't seem to do anything right. When Shirou starts to contemplate why somebody like him is living at all, a mysterious man named Tendou appears, calling himself an "angel". Tendou warns Shirou that his death is just around the corner if he does not push himself harder. Shirou takes the initiative and ends up saving someone else from an untimely death. In this way, Shirou avoids one brush with death after another by listening to Tendou's frustrating riddles and gradually learns the value of life. With a lot of laughter and a few tears, Shirou's trial teaches the importance of being confident and hard work

Network
Scheduleevery Friday (60 min)

Last Episode

Episode 12
Season 2Episode 1260 min

Episode 12

juin 29, 2001

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E12Episode 12juin 29, 2001
S02E11Episode 11juin 22, 2001
S02E10Episode 10juin 15, 2001
S02E09Episode 9juin 8, 2001
S02E08Episode 8juin 1, 2001
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Also known as

  • The Man Closest to Heaven (Japan)
  • Heaven Cannot Wait (Japan)
  • 天国に一番近い男 (Japan)

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