Yasuharu Ishii
Director
Dollhouse (2004)
Season 1
This group of sexy, fresh and lively girls pursues dance and action with fervor and irresistible force. On the outside they are a dance group at the Dollhouse club but secretly they are a special investigation group. Under the direction of their leader, Reiko Kanzaki (Yuki Matsushita), they provide enjoyment to customers of the club, while punishing evil. Their first mission is to take on a band of armed criminals who are robbing a bank. Head of the criminals is Mika Ayanokoji (Yumi Adachi). Thanks to the Dolls superb teamwork, the gang is arrested but due to a police mistake, Mika is able to escape. But Reiko confronts Mika and makes her an offer. Dollhouse is a simple, straight-shooting but thrilling drama that wins with passion. It's showtime!
Released Jan. 15, 2004
Episode 46 min
None+
Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama
Keywords: tmdb.dance, tmdb.miniseries, imdb.investigation
Production Companies: TBS
Network: TBS
S1E1 - 1st Stage - Special Women's Investigation Unit Mobilizes!!
Six women operate discreetly within the shadows of a crime-infested cityscape. On the surface, they are dancers captivating the stage at the "Dollhouse" club. Unbeknownst to many, their genuine personas are those of a covert organization named "Dolls," steadfastly combatting the scourge of crime.
Jan. 15, 2004, midnight
S1E2 - 2nd Stage - Infiltration: Pursue the Minister's Daughter!!
Arranged by Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki), Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) pays the bail and frees Mika (Yumi Adachi) from the police's custody. Moreover, Reiko becomes Mika's guarantor and welcomes her as a member of the "Dollhouse" team.
Jan. 22, 2004, midnight
S1E3 - 3rd Stage - Police vs. Serial Shooter
During their meeting, Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) shows Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) a single photograph. This photo was a message challenging the police, left behind at the scene of a shooting that had occurred a few days earlier.
Jan. 29, 2004, midnight
S1E4 - 4th Stage - Confront the Cash Robbers!!
Natsuki (Eiko Koike) discovers her protégé Junichi (Shota Saito) injured and in distress. Keeping it a secret from Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) and the other members, Natsuki decides to hide Junichi and provide him shelter.
Feb. 5, 2004, midnight
S1E5 - 5th Stage - The Stolen Pistol
While out on a shopping errand as instructed by Reiko (Yuki Matsushita), Mika (Yumi Adachi) inadvertently shoplifts. Amid a dispute with a security guard, she is rescued by Detective Saiki (Toshiki Kashu), and Mika finds herself drawn to him.
Feb. 12, 2004, midnight
S1E6 - 6th Stage - Internal Division of the Special Investigation Unit!!
With one member of the counterfeit money-making group captured, Tasaki (Shiro Sano) boasts that the resolution of the case is within reach. Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) also receives orders from Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) to investigate the remaining members of the gang.
Feb. 19, 2004, midnight
S1E7 - 7th Stage - The Woman Seeking Revenge
As Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) and the Dolls engage in their routine dance practice, they receive a distressing message that Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki) has been critically injured in a sniper attack. Without hesitation, Reiko rushes to the hospital to be by her side.
Feb. 26, 2004, midnight
S1E8 - 8th Stage - The Man I Loved Is a Murderer
Summoned by Sakurauchi (Kazuko Yoshiyuki), Reiko (Yuki Matsushita) receives orders to apprehend an internationally wanted man who is rumored to have returned to Japan.
March 4, 2004, midnight
S1E9 - 9th Stage - Close Call!! Steamy Journey Emotions
A foreign dignitary, Secretary White, arrives in Japan. The Foreign Minister, Akiko Tamaki (Mie Nakao), and her husband welcome the Secretary. Meanwhile, Dollhouse receives information that raises concerns about an assassination attempt on Secretary White.
March 11, 2004, midnight
S1E10 - final stage Farewell!! Dollhouse
A tragic incident occurs where a family of three is shot and killed. Through Saeki's (Toshiki Kashu) investigation, it's discovered that the gun used matches the one from the incident where Mika's (Yumi Adachi) family was killed...
March 18, 2004, midnight
Network: TBS
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 460 min.
Released: Jan. 15, 2004
Last Air Date: March 18, 2004, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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