Kaikan Phrase
Series Overview
After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 44 Episodes
25 min per episode
1999 – 2000
Premiered: Tue, Apr 20, 1999
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 44: “Fly Away”
Lucifer prepare for The Cradle to reopen and is approached by the UK Producer who tells them to not leave Japan, and tells them he will be their producer if they can get #1 spot on the UK charts.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroko Tokita
Reiko Yoshida, Michihiro Tsuchiya, Katsuhiko Koide
Cher Watanabe, Kan Sawada, Susumu Aketagawa
Nobuyuki Watanabe
Seiji Morita
Keisuke Iwata, Naohiko Furuichi
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroko Tokita
Director
Keisuke Iwata
Producer
Naohiko Furuichi
Producer
Nobuyuki Watanabe
Director of Photography
Seiji Morita
Editor
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What is Kaikan Phrase about?
After the break up of their old band, guitarist Yuki & drummer Santa decide to form a new one. They recruit bass player Towa, young guitarist Atsuro, and after much persuasion, vocalist Sakuya. Together they form Lucifer and they struggle to make it in the music business, and also to stay together. As well, they have to deal with personal issues, such as parental objections, and watching their old bands succeed ahead of them. Sakuya is the most troubled band member, as he has to deal with his tragic past, and his relationship with teenaged lyricist Aine.
How many seasons does Kaikan Phrase have?
Kaikan Phrase comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kaikan Phrase?
Key cast members in Kaikan Phrase include Takahiro Sakurai, Susumu Chiba, Atsuko Enomoto, Masaya Matsukaze, Shin-ichiro Miki.
Who created or directed Kaikan Phrase?
Kaikan Phrase was developed and directed by Hiroko Tokita.