Goodbye Newspaper
Season 1
Kodera Masao, the president of Japan's largest newspaper has finally reached a decision. He has assessed that the sale of his newspaper, which is a symbol of Japan, to a foreign investor is inevitable after a sharp decline in circulation and faltering advertising revenue. The buyer is Aoi Sota, the president of a big US online retailer called AMC. Then Kodera suddenly passes away and Shinzato Akira succeeds him. Negotiations begin. However, progress is harder than expected. The demands are extreme and the newspaper is at the mercy of a seemingly tyrannical Aoi. In truth, Aoi was a former newspaper journalist and closely connected with Shinzato. What is Aoi's true intention in acquiring the newspaper? And is this the start of the breakdown of the "established system" which supported post-war Japan's press and was even deeply engaged in politics.
Where to Watch Season 1
5 Episodes
- "Black Ships Invasion"E1
"Black Ships Invasion"A social drama that visualizes Shunichi Doba's novel of the same name, starring Hiroshi Mikami. Nihon Shinpo, a huge newspaper company that has fallen into a financial crisis due to a decrease in circulation, decides to sell itself for the first time. Aoi (Mikami), the president of a foreign-affiliated online shopping company, who is the negotiating partner, imposes an unreasonable challenge while Kodera (Atsuo Nakamura), the president of Nippon Shinpo, suddenly dies and is confused. - "Revolutionary signal smoke"E2
"Revolutionary signal smoke"The condition of the trafficking negotiations that Aoi (Hiroshi Mikami) posed to the Japan Newspaper was "total suspension of paper newspapers." Rebelling against such radical demands, the new president, Niisato (Takashi Sasano), orders Minami (Seiji Fukushi) to explore Aoi's true intentions, and Minami tries to approach Aoi's secretary, Atsuko (Kie Kitano). Meanwhile, the founder family of Nihon Shinpo begins to move to prevent trafficking. - "Collapse of vested interests"E3
"Collapse of vested interests"Due to Nagasawa (Min Tanaka)'s plan to prevent trafficking at all costs, the content of the trafficking negotiations becomes known within Japan Shinpo. In-house public opinion is greatly inclined against trafficking, and Niisato (Takashi Sasano) is in a difficult situation. However, even in such a situation, Aoi (Hiroshi Mikami) does not loosen his hand and points out a shocking development plan after accepting trafficking to Niisato. - "Full-scale war"E4
"Full-scale war"Miike (Kishibe Kazunori), the chairman of the Democratic Liberal Party's political affairs, will increase pressure on AMC Japan and Japan Shinpo to crush the trafficking story. Aoi (Hiroshi Mikami), who rebelled against this, decided to uncover Miike's scandal and fight back. Minami (Seiji Fukushi), who has a connection with Miike, is approached by Aoi to fight together and has mixed feelings. At that time, a suspicion in Miike emerges. - "The future of newspapers"E5
"The future of newspapers"Nagasawa (Min Tanaka), who opposes the sale of Japan Shinpo to AMC Japan, announced a collaboration with Nissin Television. In addition, Aoi (Hiroshi Mikami), who was betrayed by her real daughter, Atsuko (Kie Kitano), was accused of being forced to whistle-blower, and was forced into a predicament. In addition, Niisato (Takashi Sasano) is also required to retire from the labor union, and the trafficking of Nihon Shinpo falls into a desperate situation.