Nippon Television Network Corporation, the Japanese commercial broadcaster network and production company, announced that its drama series “Mr. Hiiragi’s Homeroom” (10x60’) won the Grand Prix for Series Drama at this year’s Tokyo Drama Awards, held on October 28, 2019.
In addition, the series also garnered the prestigious award for Best Performance by an Actor (Mr. Masaki Suda, in “Mr. Hiiragi’s Homeroom”). Nippon TV’s show was also awarded with Best Director and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.
This marks the third year a Nippon TV drama has been successful in winning an award at the Tokyo Drama Awards. In 2017, the Turkish version of Nippon TV’s highly successful drama series “Mother” won the Special Award at the popular drama festival. In 2018, the Turkish version of Nippon TV’s award-winning scripted drama format “Woman – My Life For My Children” won the same award.