No Side Game

Mr Kimijima's star at the conglomerate is on the rise until he objects to his manager's pet project. Consequently, he is transferred to a manufacturing factory out in the provinces. Moreover, he is given the reins of the company's rugby team. The team is in a slump and not doing well. He would like the team to begin winning again, but what does he know about a game of running and diving and groping?

Directed by —, No Side Game leans on a strong ensemble — Yo Oizumi, Takako Matsu, Takaya Kamikawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.