Amazon is set to release a new Amazon Original drama series entitled Dareka ga Miteiru (Somebody’s Watching) on Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020. The 8-episode series will drop worldwide in over 240 countries and territories.
The series was created by Kōki Mitani and Shingo Katori, two veterans in the Japanese entertainment industry, in collaboration with Amazon.
A new promotional video was released featuring behind-the-scenes shoot footage.
Shingo Katori and Emma Miyazawa improvise a less-than-ordinary dance number
Kōki Mitani has brought an all-new kind of entertainment to the table with this series as director. Specifically, it’s the unique way of filming that Kōki Mitani’s has delivered to the shoot. The set is put in front of an audience and any sounds that come from them is kept in scene. Having an audience behind the camera adds a level of pressure to the shoot, most of which is shot without cuts. Mitani had it so that whatever happens the shoot wouldn’t stop, giving it a live feel with raw reactions from the crowd kept in.
In the new promotional video, we see Shingo Katori and Emma Miyazawa practicing an improvised dance scene. In all the scenes up to this stage, Katori has been very flamboyant in his performance. Viewers will get to see what Katori and Miyazawa have been egged on to do by director Mitani in episode 5.
Jiro Sato sets the mood on set
Jiro Sato is playing the neighbour of Katori’s character who always stirs up trouble. His calculated performance has the staff and cast on set cracking up every episode, and we get to see his unique character in the new promotional video.
“The cast and the staff have both been nervous, in a good way, while having fun making this series,” Sato explains. “You can hear the actors breathing and feel that live performance aspect to it, so please enjoy and don’t miss an episode.”
Dareka ga Miteiru Promotional Video
Dareka ga Miteiru will launch worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020.
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Amazon is set to release a new Amazon Original drama series entitled Dareka ga Miteiru (Somebody’s Watching) on Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020. The 8-episode series will drop worldwide in over 240 countries and territories.
The series was created by Kōki Mitani and Shingo Katori, two veterans in the Japanese entertainment industry, in collaboration with Amazon.
Both Mitani and Katori appear in the series, with Mitani as we’ve never been him before and Katori bringing humour to the screen. And just before the series drops this Friday, a special new promotional video was released on Amazon Prime Video Japan’s YouTube channel.
Dareka ga Miteiru is a situational comedy centred on Katori’s character, who despite messing up all the time you still can’t hate them, and Mitani’s character, who will draw viewers in with all the happenings around him. It also stars a host of other colourful characters that only add to the madness.
Kōki Mitani’s new and unique way of filming
What needs to be highlighted when it comes to this series is the unique way of filming that Kōki Mitani’s brought to the shoot. The set is put in front of an audience and any sounds that come from them is kept in scene. Having an audience behind the camera adds a level of pressure to the shoot, most of which is shot without cuts. Mitani had it so that whatever happens the shoot wouldn’t stop, giving it a live feel with raw reactions from the crowd kept in. The show also features performances from a live band, Mitani himself warming-up in front of the audience, and more. Mitani described how they were able to get the best reactions from the crowd every time.
Plenty of silly solo performances thanks to Mitani and Katori’s trust of each other
Mitani is sure to give Katori plenty of time to shine too with solo performances. The two of them have worked together on numerous films, dramas, and theatre shows these past 20 years, during which they have built up a relationship of mutual trust.
Dareka ga Miteiru Special Promotional Video
Dareka ga Miteiru will launch worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020.
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Dareka ga Miteiru (Amazon Original)
Release Date: Worldwide September 18, 2020 on Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Japan Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08H53YRZ6
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Amazon is set to release a new Amazon Original drama series entitled Dareka ga Miteiru (Somebody’s Watching) on Amazon Prime Video on September 18, 2020. The 8-episode series will drop worldwide.
The series was created by Kōki Mitani and Shingo Katori, two veterans in the Japanese entertainment industry. in collaboration with Amazon. Both will appear in the series, with Mitani as we’ve never been him before and Katori bringing humour to the screen.
The series will be released in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. In spite of the different language and culture of those who will watch it outside of Japan, they are sure to be entertained by both Katori’s character, who despite messing up all the time you still can’t hate them, and Mitani’s character, who will draw viewers in with all the happenings around him.
Katori spoke joyously of the series. “‘Dareka ga Miteiru’ is a really funny series, so I really want a lot of people to see it, even if they watch it by themselves. I’m super happy that the people of the world will get to see this.”
He continues: “And I hope Kōki Mitani’s character gains fans around the world who love him.”
To promote the series, the first two episodes will be premiered on YouTube and Twitter on September 12, and viewers around the world will be able to watch them with Katori and Mitani. You can set a reminder for the YouTube premiere below or follow the series on Twitter.
YouTube Live Premiere
In the series, Katori Shingo’s character is a klutz, and so their neighbour’s sister comes up with the idea to film everything in secret and upload it to YouTube to make him popular. Check out the trailer below, which showcases the full cast of characters played by some huge names in Japan, as well as plenty of comical moments.
“Dareka ga Miteiru” Trailer
If you’re looking for a laugh, then be sure to check out this series created by Kōki Mitani and Shingo Katori, both of whom have brought comedy to Japan in films, drama series, and theatre shows.
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Dareka ga Miteiru (Amazon Original)
Release Date: Worldwide on September 18, 2020 via Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Japan Page: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B08H53YRZ6
