Skip Beat!
Series Overview
Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. She cleans, cooks, works three jobs and does nothing for herself because she loves him so much, but gets nothing in return. Still, she remains by his side. But then one day she goes unannounced to his agency with a delivery, and overhears him talking about her; he reveals to his manager that he only took her with him as a maid, and that he doesn't care for her at all. Upon hearing this, Kyoko doesn't just sit around and cry. She cuts and dyes her hair, changes her clothes and attitude and thus begins her journey to join showbiz and have her revenge against Sho
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 25 Episodes
25 min per episode
2008 – 2009
Premiered: Sun, Oct 5, 2008
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 25: “And So the Door Was Opened”
Ren is flashbacking to his conversation with Bo. He's confused about his feelings with Kyoko. His shoot for Dark Moon is coming up and, as always, he's not eating properly. Kyoko is asked to go to his house and feed him and she does. While there, it's uncomfortablly silent so they turn on the TV. The show is about a couple with a 19-year difference and the man is her teacher. A similar situation which sets them both on edge. Later, he drives her home and when she says something, he hides his feelings and realizes it later. Kyoko wishes on her blue Corn stone and wishes for Ren's strength. The next day, they both go to the set and she talks about how far she's come.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Ayumi Tsunematsu
Haruki Asami
Rio Natsuki
Shouko Aki
Atsuko Enomoto
Erika Kouenji
Takeshi Kusao
Ushio Kurosaki
Keisuke Oda
Hiroaki Ogata
Toru Nara
Shin'ichi Ishibashi
Hiroaki Ishikawa
President Funada
Haruo Satou
Taishou
Marina Inoue
Kyoko Mogami
Masahito Kawanago
Yukihito Yashiro
Hiromi Konno
Maria Takarada
Katsuyuki Konishi
Ren Tsuruga
Takafumi Kawakami
Yuusei Ishibashi
Mamoru Miyano
Sho Fuwa
Koji Ishii
Lory Takarada
Ayako Kawasumi
Ruriko Matsunai
Hirofumi Nojima
Seiji Shingai
Kenji Hamada
Takenori Sawara
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kiyoko Sayama
Yoshiki Nakamura
Akifumi Tada
Shinji Horikiri, Hiroto Kumagaya, Kosuke Suzuki
Department Leadership Roster
Akifumi Tada
Original Music Composer
Shinji Horikiri
Producer
Hiroto Kumagaya
Producer
Kosuke Suzuki
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
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What is Skip Beat! about?
Kyoko followed her true love and childhood friend Sho to Tokyo so she could help him reach his dream of becoming an idol. She cleans, cooks, works three jobs and does nothing for herself because she loves him so much, but gets nothing in return. Still, she remains by his side. But then one day she goes unannounced to his agency with a delivery, and overhears him talking about her; he reveals to his manager that he only took her with him as a maid, and that he doesn't care for her at all. Upon hearing this, Kyoko doesn't just sit around and cry. She cuts and dyes her hair, changes her clothes and attitude and thus begins her journey to join showbiz and have her revenge against Sho
How many seasons does Skip Beat! have?
Skip Beat! comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Skip Beat!?
Key cast members in Skip Beat! include Ayumi Tsunematsu, Rio Natsuki, Atsuko Enomoto, Takeshi Kusao, Keisuke Oda.
Who created or directed Skip Beat!?
Skip Beat! was developed and directed by Kiyoko Sayama.