It is in the pinch of desperation that the true value of human beings is demonstrated! Re-coverage of surprising breakthroughs that actually occurred in all genres. Reconstruct the story based on detailed information, and dramatically deliver a miraculous breakthrough with reenactment dramas and quizzes New sensation drama & quiz variety!
Where to Watch The Breakthrough Files • 本編
155 Episodes
- Episodio 111
E111Episodio 111Matsui Airi will make her first appearance at "Airport Customs". She will expose the crimes of smugglers with her accurate judgment and observational skills, which even "Snake Saito" played by Saito Shinji will respect. Also keep an eye on the performance of Narumi Yui, a new member of the "Toppa Police Box". - Episodio 113
E113Episodio 113A doctor who is trying to solve the mystery of a "mass allergy" that has occurred in the office, and the staff of the "Suguyaru Department" who are trying to protect the peace of the residents from harmful animals, are working hard. An unexpected breakthrough method that far exceeds the imagination of the studio contestants is revealed! - Episode 116 SP
E116Episode 116 SPIn "Remote Island Breakthrough Drama," pay attention to the inspiration of the members of the youth group who protect the islanders from a major disaster. Kasuga (Audrey's Kasuga Toshiaki), who works as a nature guide for tourists, Sakai (The Mummy's Sakai Takashi), Hayashida (The Mummy's Hayashida Yohei) and other members of the youth group discuss countermeasures for the approaching typhoon, but soon the island becomes a storm zone. Tanabe (Tanabe Momoko) joins in and they split up to visit each household and call for caution, but the reality is that when you're up against nature, things don't always go as you'd expect. - Episodio 117
E117Episodio 117In "Battle G-Men," Yoshizumi and Kagaya's Kaga Sho play shoplifting G-men who confront shoplifters who repeatedly commit crimes with clever methods. The victimized supermarket had never had a shoplifter in the five years since it opened, but food and daily necessities began to be stolen about three months ago. - Episode 118 SP
E118Episode 118 SPThe popular "Kusanagi Part-time Job Series" will feature a mobile shaved ice sales edition. Ren Nagase (King & Prince), Anna Yamada, and Shohei Miura, cast members of the drama "Shin-Nobunaga Koki ~Classmates are Sengoku Warlords~" (Nippon TV, every Sunday at 10:30 pm), which will start on Sunday, July 24th, will be taking part in the breakthrough drama. - Episodio 119
E119Episodio 119In "Airport Customs," featuring inspector Saito (Saito Shinji of Jungle Pocket) known as "Snake Saito" and officer Takada (Takada Kaho), a different type of smuggler appears. A Malaysian man says he came to Japan to see a friend. He is reported as a suspicious person, but he remains calm and collected. Even when his suitcase tests positive for drugs, he remains unfazed. Then, Saito remembers something strange and runs to the inspection area, but... Will they be able to corner the culprit before the drugs get through customs? - Episodio 120
E120Episodio 120The village shrine is a place where local farmers not only pray for a good harvest, but also serves as a playground for children and holds festivals. Farmers Manabu (Kaminari's Manabu Takeuchi), Sara (Takatsuki Sara), and Noriyuki (Mo Chugakusei) come to the shrine to burn the offerings. This shrine, beloved by everyone, is a spiritual anchor for the local residents. - Episodio 121
E121Episodio 121The familiar "Toppa Koban" covers the case of a man who was charged a large amount of money for something he didn't remember using the convenient smartphone code payment at the checkout. When he went to shop at a convenience store, the balance suddenly decreased. The man was supposed to have purchased a 100,000 yen bag at a select shop in a neighboring town, but he was at the convenience store at the time. Of course, the man caught on the select shop's security camera was a different person. - Episodio 122
E122Episodio 122"Shoplifting G-Men" is set in a supermarket. During an inventory, the store manager (Kagaya's Kaya Soya) notices that the number of items in stock at the store does not match the number of items sold, and a large amount of shoplifting is discovered. The stolen items are all expensive items, such as bags, shoes, and melons. Shoplifting G-Men Yoshizumi (Yoshizumi) and Kaga (Kagaya's Kaga Sho) arrive at the scene and begin patrolling the store. They discover a man trying to take a melon out of the store and a female customer behaving suspiciously in the shoe department. - Episode 123 SP
E123Episode 123 SPIn "Breakthrough Island," a huge wave hits the reef where boats cannot reach, and a rescue drama unfolds for a "fishing YouTuber" played by Nelsons' Wada Manju. The rescue in this dangerous place where locals never go near is likely to result in everyone being lost at sea. With not much time left until high tide, how will the members of the youth group rescue him in this harsh situation? - Episodio 124
E124Episodio 124In "Toppa Police Box," members of Toppa Police Station investigate a suspicious fire that broke out at a school. In the staff room where the fire occurred, there was a painting of a "crying boy," which is said to be the cause of fires in urban legend. Was it really a curse bringing about disaster, or a prank? Studio contestant Minami Sara, who was a member of the art club in her school days and painted oil paintings, is puzzled as to the true nature of the suspicious fire, saying, "I have no idea. I can only think that it must be because of that 'cursed painting.'" What is the true nature of the suspicious fire? - Episodio 125
E125Episodio 125"Meruru", also known as Ikumi, who was praised by Uchimura and others for "improving her acting skills", plays a new employee enjoying a barbecue in the "Desperate Rescue Drama". She does everything she can to rescue a kitten, the mascot of a campsite, that has fallen off a cliff. What is the eye-opening rescue method that saves the kitten that is stuck in a narrow space jutting out from the middle of the cliff? - Episode 126 SP
E126Episode 126 SPKei Tanaka, who plays the main character, Kenshin Gito, in the drama "Shinigami-san 2," which is being exclusively distributed on the video distribution service "Hulu," will be participating in "Totsuka Koban" again this year. As in the previous year, he will uncover the truth behind a case that was buried in the dark, and as a detective called "Shinigami" and shunned by the Metropolitan Police Department, he will take on the mysterious series of arson cases with the members of the Totsuka Police Station. - Episodio 127
E127Episodio 127Takasugi, who plays a popular competitive eater with a high-tension acting style, performs the gag of that comedian familiar from Gochi in the play. Ikeda, who saw him like that, shows a surprised expression and says, "I often do it on Gochi, but I never thought I would do it on other programs." - Episode 131 SP
E131Episode 131 SPTomochika will be taking part in "Toppa Kuskan" for the first time, in which Jungle Pocket's Saito Shinji and Takada Kaho play customs officials, who received a letter of appreciation at the customs 150th anniversary ceremony. She plays the role of Saito's senior, a highly skilled senior inspector, and seems to enjoy it. - Episodio 132
E132Episodio 132It seems as though Yoshizumi's character is changing little by little with each episode of the "G-Men" series. This time, they tackle the issue of food fraud. Food labeling G-Men Yoshizumi Akira (Yoshizumi) and Kaga (Kaga Sho) investigate a brand of taro that consumers have pointed out as having inconsistent flavors. - Episode 133 SP
E133Episode 133 SPFirst of all, at the beginning of the program, the "Breakthrough Cheer Squad," which was well-received at last year's "24-Hour TV," will send a powerful cheer to everyone across the country so that 2023 will be a good year. The Breakthrough Family, including EXIT's Daiki Kanechika and Pekopa's Taiyu Matsuinji, will also talk about their aspirations for the new year. - Episode 135 SP
E134Episode 135 SPIn "Breakthrough Small House," a tough case of an "irregularly shaped site" appears. The architects, played by Koga Ken and Takeda Shinji, are as excited as ever, and they brainstorm ideas to create a balcony and a children's room within a small budget and limited space. This time, the studious assistant, played by Mizutani Kaho, also plays an active role! What will be the outcome of this breakthrough drama that also teaches you trivia about building a house, such as building coverage ratios and sunlight issues? - Episode 136 SP
E136Episode 136 SPThis time, the team plays a desperate game to overcome a big crisis. They save a child from a vicious hostage taking action and the troubles that often occur in snowy regions. Kitano Kii, who appears for the fourth time as a guest contestant, is racking her brains, and JO1's Kawanishi Takumi and Sato Keigo also struggle with the solution, saying it's "extremely difficult." It's a real eye-opener. - Episode 137 SP
E137Episode 137 SPIn "Airport Customs," Jungle Pocket's Saito Shinji, who plays "Snake Saito," corners a smuggler, he confronts a South African man in a suit who is behaving suspiciously. He must be trying to smuggle something, but the baggage inspection and body checks reveal nothing suspicious. While no conclusive evidence is found, Snake Saito sets his sights on something... The studio contestants are surprised by the unexpectedly dangerous weapon that the smuggler has disguised. - Episodio 138
E138Episodio 138City hall employees in the "Anything Goes Department," who rush to solve problems in the city, band together to rescue a baby goat that suddenly escaped from a farm. The baby goat escaped onto a steep slope along the railroad tracks. If it accidentally falls off and hits a train, it could be a major accident. What can be done to ensure that the baby does not get aroused? - Episodio 139
E139Episodio 139The "Part-time Job Series" is about a weak character named Kusanagi Kouki who somehow "awakens" when he finds himself in a pinch. A man who has developed a grudge against the convenience store employee Kusanagi over a trivial matter appears late at night with a bat and picks a fight with Kusanagi. The manager and the junior staff, played by Tsubone Yuujin, are assaulted and lose their will to fight. How will the unarmed Kusanagi act against a man who not only has a bat but also a knife? - Episodio 140
E140Episodio 140First, in "Airport Customs," a suspicious French woman appears. The woman, who claims to be a pastry chef, behaves suspiciously, and sweat becomes noticeable while being questioned by customs officials Saito Shinji (Jungle Pocket). A reaction is detected by the "TDS" that quickly detects illegal drugs and explosives, but no conclusive evidence is found. - Episodio 141
E141Episodio 141This time, the Toppa Drama is a luxurious triple feature. Toppa Police Box x the movie "Nemesis" are collaborating again! The gorgeous actors who appeared in the movie "Nemesis: The Mystery of the Golden Spiral" released on Friday, March 31st will be participating one after another. You can also enjoy the serious acting of popular comedians that you don't usually see. - Episodio 143
E143Episodio 143In the drama "Airport Customs," a customs officer named Saito (Shinji Saito, Jungle Pocket) has his eye on a Japanese male monk and is strict in checking whether he is carrying any suspicious items. Using his natural powers of observation and intuition, he focuses on a certain aspect of the monk, but... - Episodio 144
E144Episodio 144Sato Shiori, who also appears as a studio guest, plays a doctor in "The Body Mystery File of Doctor Totsuka," which thoroughly investigates the mysterious illness that strikes two high school girls. One loses consciousness just by looking at a painting in an art museum, and the other is the only one who hears a loud noise during brass band practice... Is it a brain abnormality or stress? Or is it a problem with their constitution? The cause may be in a surprising place!? - Episodio 145
E145Episodio 145A number of shoplifting incidents have occurred at a local supermarket. If this continues, it will become difficult for the business to run, but they are unable to find a way to prevent it. The shoplifting detectives, played by Yoshizumi and Kaga Sho of Kagaya, begin staking out the supermarket. There are several people whose behavior seems suspicious, but they are unable to capture the decisive moment. However, as the products are definitely missing, there is no doubt that someone is the culprit, but what is the shoplifter's clever method? - Episodio 146
E146Episodio 146Akane Hotta plays a doctor in "The Human Body Mystery File," a double feature. The first quiz is about a high school girl who suddenly collapses during gymnastics practice. When examined at the hospital, there are no abnormalities in her chest, abdomen, or electrocardiogram. A blood test reveals that she is severely anemic, but even when she asks about her lifestyle habits, the cause is unknown. What is the true nature of the physical abnormality that suddenly strikes this high school girl, a member of the gymnastics club, who was working hard in preparation for a competition? - Episodio 148
E148Episodio 148Kusanagi Koki (Miyashita Kusanagi), who works part-time as a delivery man, and Tsubone Yuujin find a boy who has fallen into a gutter. The boy's face has been hit directly by the water from the gutter and he appears to be in pain. The two try to rescue him, but the strong water pressure caused by the strong current of water flowing over his body makes it difficult to lift him up. Due to an unbelievable mistake by Kusanagi, they are unable to contact the fire brigade, and the boy's strength is steadily declining. If they don't save him quickly, he could lose his life, but is there a miraculous way to get out of this predicament? - Episodio 149
E149Episodio 149In the "Narrow Escape" episode, a boy drowns in a river, revealing the dangers of summer leisure activities. While fishing in a mountain stream with his grandfather, played by Nishikigoi, he slips on a rock at the bottom of the river and is swept away. A female university student, played by Honda Hitomi of AKB48, joins in and they go to rescue him, but the boy keeps drifting further and further away, and even using a cooler box as a lifebuoy and a fishing rod to pull him back, they have little success. What is the revolutionary method to save the boy who is losing consciousness from hypothermia? - Episode 150 SP
E150Episode 150 SPIn the familiar "airport customs" scene, a duo consisting of a self-proclaimed cameraman with suspicious behavior and a female opera singer and her manager appear before the customs officials. The officers check each of their luggage, but find nothing unusual inside. However, as is the usual pattern, both the self-proclaimed cameraman and the opera singer get irritated when the inspection takes too long. Snake Saito (Saito Shinji), a customs officer, feels that they are hiding something and focuses on a certain characteristic of the self-proclaimed cameraman. He also does not miss the subtle gestures of the opera singers. What is the shocking method of escape that uncovers the smugglers' ingenious methods? - Episodio 151
E151Episodio 151In "Shoplifting G-Men," a certain supermarket is hit by a rash of shoplifters who are only targeting expensive items. This is a headache for the store manager (Kaya Soya), who has been running the store steadily, thinking about the customers and trying to provide the best quality products at the lowest possible prices. The shoplifters are using clever tactics to misuse the self-checkouts, and are taking bold actions by going to great lengths and using their cunning. Shoplifting G-Men Yoshizumi and his junior colleague Kaga Sho are struggling to find conclusive evidence. Furthermore, data shows that 80% of shoplifting cases are committed by insiders, so even the behavior of the store staff seems suspicious. Will Yoshizumi be able to get through the clever traps set by the perpetrators? - Episode 152 SP
E152Episode 152 SPIn "Breakthrough Narrow House," first-class architect Koga, played by Koga Ken, plays a major role. The request this time was for a 15 tsubo (59 m2) square space, which seems relatively easy to build in, but the client's biggest wish was for a rooftop balcony. However, the Building Standards Act was a big obstacle. Following the law would make it difficult to build a rooftop balcony, which was the reason why many architects turned down the request. The client's dreams continue to expand, including a bright and spacious living room, a children's room, a bicycle parking area, and a shoe-in closet. Does Koga, who has made his clients' wishes come true under any conditions, have a secret plan? - Episodio 153
E153Episodio 153"Human Body Mystery Files" presents the case of a female nursery school teacher who complained of hearing problems. She was teaching songs to the children at the nursery school when she suddenly became hard of hearing. Hearing tests showed no abnormalities with her eardrums, and there were no problems with her brain. Why was she having trouble hearing the children's voices and sounds? The doctor and nurse who examined her visit the nursery school where she worked to find out the cause, but... - Episodio 154
E154Episodio 154In "Airport Customs," the attention is on the behavior of a suspicious Chinese couple. They are trying to smuggle smuggled goods into Japan using a clever method, but they can't find any evidence. There are a lot of socks in their luggage. Is it just my imagination that the ice packs are so conspicuous, or... As the woman's smallest gestures catch the attention of the customs officials, will they be able to uncover the couple's shady plan? - Episodio 155
E155Episodio 155The "Kusanagi Baito Series" is a family restaurant edition. Okada Masaki, Matsuzaka Tori, and Yagira Yuya, who star in the movie "Yutorimasen Nani Ka International" to be released on Friday, October 13th, will make guest appearances in their roles. The vague interactions with the world that are unique to the Yutori generation are reproduced in the Breakthrough Drama. The very loose "Yutori showdown" with Kusanagi Kouki, who is of the same generation, is a sight to behold. - Episodio 156
E156Episodio 156In "The Human Body Mystery File," Kanechika Daiki (EXIT) and Matsuinji Taiyuu (Pecopa), who usually play police officers in "Toppa Koban," take on the role of doctors who save patients' lives. They seriously confront the illness that struck a woman who suddenly collapsed during kickboxing practice.
