14-sai no Haha: Aisuru tame ni Umaretekita
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is a Japanese television drama
broadcast on NTV
. It was aired from October 11, 2006 until December 20 of the same year.
with her boyfriend's child. After struggling with the fact that she is pregnant, she decides that she will keep the baby and raise it by herself. The show follows what this means for her, her family, her school life, the life of her boyfriend and his family, and the society in which she resides.
Originally, there were only 10 episodes. Due to the success this drama achieved, an extra episode was made.
Soundtrack
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The average rating for this drama was the highest rating this slot (Wednesday at 10:00 PM) achieved on NTV since 2000.
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
broadcast on NTV
Nippon Television
is a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,...
. It was aired from October 11, 2006 until December 20 of the same year.
Plot
The drama concerns 14-year-old Miki Ichinose, who becomes pregnantTeenage pregnancy
Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy of a female under the age of 20 when the pregnancy ends. It generally refers to a female who is unmarried and usually refers to an unplanned pregnancy...
with her boyfriend's child. After struggling with the fact that she is pregnant, she decides that she will keep the baby and raise it by herself. The show follows what this means for her, her family, her school life, the life of her boyfriend and his family, and the society in which she resides.
Major characters
- Mirai ShidaMirai Shidais a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in Joō no Kyōshitsu, leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in 14-year-old Mother...
as - Misako TanakaMisako Tanaka, née is a Japanese actress. Tanaka was born in Oki District, Shimane Prefecture, Japan.-Filmography:# ダイアモンドは傷つかない # 丑三つの村 # The Horizon # Gonza the Spearman...
as - Katsuhisa NamaseKatsuhisa Namaseis a Japanese actor, known primary for his roles in Japanese television dramas. His roles are often positions of authority, such as managers, principals, or police officers, but many of these characters also share a certain kookiness and incompetence...
as - Kazuki Koshimizu as
- Sayaka Yamaguchi as
- Junichi Koumoto as
- Sayaka Kaneko as
- Haruma MiuraHaruma Miurais a Japanese actor and singer. He is part of the Amuse agency, and debuted as one of the members of Brash Brats, a J-pop group. However, they are currently on hiatus, while Haruma is still active as an actor. He gained popularity with Gokusen 3 and 2007 film Koizora...
as - Shigeru Muroi as
- Mitsuki TanimuraMitsuki Tanimura, is a Japanese actress.-Filmography:* The Chasing World * God's Puzzle * Summer Wars * Kanikōsen * Mei-chan no Shitsuji * Mori no Asagao * Hankyū Densha as Miho...
as - Kie Kitano as
- Rina KoikeRina Koikeis a Japanese actress and idol affiliated with Very Berry Production.Koike started a junior Idol career with the DVD Big Brother at age 10, when she was in 4th grade. Koike also works for Very Berry Production as a model. Koike Rina had a role on the live-action version of Sailor Moon, Pretty...
as - Yumiko Ideguchi as
- Kiyo Hasegawa as
- Itsumi Osawa as
- Ken Kaito as
- Shunya Isaka as
- Atsuko TakahataAtsuko Takahatais a Japanese voice actress.-Live-action:* Space Witch Gilza in Juspion* Maribaron in Kamen Rider Black RX* Calra/Miyuki Fukano in Tokkei Winspector * Hidemi Takeuchi in Tokusou Exceedraft...
as - Akira Onodera as
- Kazuki KitamuraKazuki Kitamurais a Japanese film and television actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 14th Yokohama Film Festival for Minazuki, Kyohansha and Kanzen-naru shiiku.-Movies:...
as
Minor characters
- Naho TodaNaho Todais a Japanese actress.- Career :In 1990, she successfully passed an audition called Horipro Talent Scout Caravan.- Personal life :She had graduated from Tamagawa University....
(ep 8) - Takashi SorimachiTakashi Sorimachiis a Japanese actor and singer. He is mostly famous for having portrayed Eikichi Onizuka in the live-action drama adaptation of the popular manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, and the assassin O in Hong Kong action film Fulltime Killer....
as (ep 10-11)
Production
Upon preparing for this role, actress Mirai Shida asked her real-life mother for advice. She wanted to know if there were changes (in walking, appetite, etc) during pregnancy. Her mother replied, "Except for the belly becoming bigger, nothing else changes." This did not prepare Shida in any way, as stated by herself.Originally, there were only 10 episodes. Due to the success this drama achieved, an extra episode was made.
Music
Theme song:- "Shirushi" by Mr. ChildrenMr. Children, commonly called , is a Japanese rock band formed in 1988 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki. As a group, they are one of the most successful Japanese rock artists, having sold over 50 million records and creating the in the mid 1990s in Japan...
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
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- "14 Sai no Haha" O.S.T - TVSANTORA
Episode Guide & Audience Rating
| Episode | Broadcast date | Subtitle | Kantō Audience Rating | Kansai Kansai The or the lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, and Shiga. Depending on who makes the distinction, Fukui, Tokushima and even Tottori Prefecture are also included... Audience Rating |
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| 1 | 2006/10/11 | The Pregnancy of a Secondary School Student... Sorry, Mom | 19.7% | 21.8% |
| 2 | 2006/10/18 | You are Not (Our) Daughter Anymore | 16.8% | 18.0% |
| 3 | 2006/10/25 | Goodbye... My Baby | 18.3% | 18.1% |
| 4 | 2006/11/1 | Departure I Do Not Cry Anymore | 19.4% | 19.8% |
| 5 | 2006/11/8 | Bye-bye... The Day When (My) First Love Dies | 17.3% | 20.7% |
| 6 | 2006/11/15 | Am I Given a Maternity Record Book, Too? | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 7 | 2006/11/22 | Can Future Be Bought with Money? | 18.4% | 19.0% |
| 8 | 2006/11/29 | Two Lives... Which One Is Chosen? | 17.3% | 20.5% |
| 9 | 2006/12/6 | Childbirth: The 24 Hours of Risking One's Own Life | 16.7% | 19.2% |
| 10 | 2006/12/13 | Laugh Once More... | 21.1% | 24.0% |
| 11 (Last) | 2006/12/20 | The Tearful Last Episode... What Is Life? | 22.4% | 24.3% |
| Average Rating | 18.55% | 20.38% |
The average rating for this drama was the highest rating this slot (Wednesday at 10:00 PM) achieved on NTV since 2000.