Ishizaka Reiko
Director
Beach Boys (1997)
Season 1
Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.
Released July 7, 1997
Episode 50 min
None+
Keywords: imdb.aging, imdb.travel, imdb.bromance, imdb.vacation, imdb.summer, imdb.seaside-resort, imdb.found-family + 5 more, imdb.cheerful-male-lead, imdb.friendship, imdb.japanese-drama, tmdb.male-friendship, tmdb.friendship
Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Fuji Television Network
Network: Fuji TV
S1E1 - Summer, Strange Guys Show up, Two at Once
A recently dumped free spirit and an unlucky businessman unexpectedly meet on the way to a beach and start staying at a small guest house by the sea.
July 7, 1997, midnight
S1E2 - 2nd Episode
Kaito's girlfriend comes to the Diamond Head, as does Hiromi's ex.
That night, Kaito learns that Hiromi was once a swimmer with Olympic aspirations.
July 14, 1997, midnight
S1E3 - 3rd Episode
Kaito returns to his company to work on a project. Hiromi sets out for Tokyo to do a favor for Masaru but finds an unexpected passenger in his car.
July 21, 1997, midnight
S1E4 - 4th Episode
Kaito's former boss arrives at the guest house to find out why Kaito would give up his career. Makoto learns that Masaru wants her to meet her mother.
July 28, 1997, midnight
S1E5 - 5th Episode
A man arrives at the Diamond Head saying he's the swimmer who went to the Olympics in Hiromi's place — and that he wants to settle things with a race.
Aug. 4, 1997, midnight
S1E6 - 6th Episode
Ahead of an annual fireworks show, Kaito feels dejected when Sakura decides not to come. Haruko alters an old summer robe to give to Makoto.
Aug. 11, 1997, midnight
S1E7 - 7th Episode
Masaru brings a regular guest named Michie to the Diamond Head. She immediately takes charge and puts everyone to work cleaning up the guest house.
Aug. 18, 1997, midnight
S1E8 - 8th Episode
As summer nears its end, Makoto grows anxious that Kaito and Hiromi will leave soon. Kaito offers to tutor Makoto's struggling classmate.
Aug. 25, 1997, midnight
S1E9 - 9th Episode
Haruko gets a letter from her ex-husband saying he is bringing their son to meet her — and that he has not told the boy that she is his mother.
Sept. 1, 1997, midnight
S1E10 - 10th Episode
With the guest house now empty, Masaru takes Hiromi and Kaito on a fishing trip. Haruko encourages Makoto to reach out to her estranged mother.
Sept. 8, 1997, midnight
S1E11 - 11th Episode
Masaru attempts to surf again but wipes out. Hiromi and Kaito lend their support as he begins training so he can try catching a wave once more.
Sept. 15, 1997, midnight
S1E12 - Final Episode
The Diamond Head's future becomes uncertain. Hiromi and Kaito resolve to follow Masaru's advice, and Haruko makes a decision about the guest house.
Sept. 22, 1997, midnight
Fuji TV
50 min/ep
50 min
July 7, 1997
Sept. 22, 1997, midnight
Ended
NR
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