Buzzer Beat (ブザー・ビート~崖っぷちのヒーロー, Buzā Bīto~Gakeppuchi no Hero) is a Fuji TV Japanese television drama starring Tomohisa Yamashita, Keiko Kitagawa, and Saki Aibu.

Buzzer Beat
Buzzer Beat logo
ブザー・ビート~崖っぷちのヒーロー
GenreRomance, sports
StarringSee below
Opening themeIchibu to Zenbu by B'z
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of series1
No. of episodes11
Production
ProducerNakano Toshiyuki
Production locationTokyo
Original release
NetworkFuji TV
ReleaseJuly 13 (2009-07-13) –
September 21, 2009 (2009-09-21)

The series primarily focuses on two characters, Naoki Kamiya (Tomohisa Yamashita), a professional basketball player, and Riko Shirakawa (Keiko Kitagawa), an aspiring violinist. Throughout the series, Naoki faces difficulties trying to succeed in the world of basketball, and Riko struggles to become a successful violinist. Eventually, the two meet, and the series chronicles their relationship and struggles, as well as those of their friends.

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  • [1] (in Japanese)
Preceded by
Konkatsu!
Fuji TV Getsuku Drama
July 13, 2009 – September 21, 2009
Succeeded by