Farewell, Mr. Premier (Season 1)

What happens when the Prime Minister of Japan suddenly has the lowest approval ratings in history? Tamura Masakazu plays an unpopular Prime Minister who faces daily protests of citizens, inside betrayals, and the decision of a new Chief Cabinet Secretary. He makes an unprecedented selection, choosing his daughter's private tutor, who is only in his 20s and not even a politician! Will the Prime Minister be able to turn his ratings around, or will he be forced to resign? This drama focuses on the government of Japan, with a comedic twist.

  • Poster for All-Time Lowest Man

    All-Time Lowest Man (Episode 1)

    Air date: 1997-04-08

    Runtime: 71 min

  • Poster for Gloomy Party

    Gloomy Party (Episode 2)

    Air date: 1997-04-15

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for The Man Who Eats Crabs

    The Man Who Eats Crabs (Episode 3)

    Air date: 1997-04-22

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Helmet Premier

    Helmet Premier (Episode 4)

    Air date: 1997-04-29

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Liar

    Liar (Episode 5)

    Air date: 1997-05-06

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Lover of The Prime Minister's Wife

    Lover of The Prime Minister's Wife (Episode 6)

    Air date: 1997-05-13

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for The End of Love And Sadness"

    The End of Love And Sadness" (Episode 7)

    Air date: 1997-05-20

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Karaoke Prime Minister

    Karaoke Prime Minister (Episode 8)

    Air date: 1997-05-27

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Prime Minister Caught In A Trap

    Prime Minister Caught In A Trap (Episode 9)

    Air date: 1997-06-03

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for Mass Resignation

    Mass Resignation (Episode 10)

    Air date: 1997-06-10

    Runtime: 47 min

  • Poster for I Won't Forget All of You

    I Won't Forget All of You (Episode 11)

    Air date: 1997-06-17

    Runtime: 47 min

Farewell, Mr. Premier

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