Synopsis
A small-town schoolteacher is tricked into running for the Diet and becomes the youngest prime minister in Japanese history.
What makes CHANGE worth watching
One of the great Japanese political dramas.
CHANGE represents a strong example of japan drama from the 2008 production cycle. Japanese studios have spent the past decade refining the kind of long-form storytelling on display here — careful character work, restrained pacing in the early episodes, and a willingness to let emotional beats land without overstatement. The blend of Drama and Politics elements gives the show its tonal signature, sitting somewhere between mainstream comfort viewing and prestige drama.
The cast is led by Kimura Takuya, Fukatsu Eri, Terao Akira. It originally aired on Fuji TV, and has since travelled internationally through the streaming partnerships listed above.
Where to watch CHANGE online
You can currently stream CHANGE on the following platforms (regional availability varies):
- Viki — see all Viki Asian drama listings on DramaSeek.
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