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The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary

Series Overview

Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

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Original Network
NHK BS
NHK BSP4K
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 10 Episodes

49 min per episode

Air Date Window

2024 – 2024

Premiered: Sun, Feb 18, 2024

Created By
Naomi Hiruta

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Apr 21, 2024

Season 1, Episode 10: “Episode 10”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Renpei Tsukamoto, Manabu Asô, Daisuke Ajiki

Screenplay & Story

Shion Miura, Naomi Hiruta

Producers

Kishu Nishi, Mayumi Okataku, 阿利極

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Shion Miura

Department Leadership Roster

Naomi Hiruta

Writer

Renpei Tsukamoto

Renpei Tsukamoto

Director

Manabu Asô

Director

Daisuke Ajiki

Director

Kishu Nishi

Producer

Mayumi Okataku

Producer

阿利極

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary

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What is The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary about?

Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."

How many seasons does The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary have?

The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary?

Key cast members in The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary include Elaiza Ikeda, Yojiro Noda, Osamu Mukai, Kyôhei Shibata, Yuma Yamoto.

Who created or directed The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary?

The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary was developed and directed by Renpei Tsukamoto, Manabu Asô, Daisuke Ajiki.