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Kodomo No Jijou

During the mid-to-late 1980s, Xiao Zhan, Cong Xiao Qing, and several other talented college students with diverse backgrounds and personalities set out to chase the American dream. Initially regarded as stars in China, they faced numerous challenges upon their arrival in the United States. Despite obstacles such as academic struggles, emotional setbacks, financial difficulties, and interpersonal conflicts, they persevered through hardships and eventually achieved success in their respective careers. Eventually, they made the bold decision to return to China and collaborate on a business venture, marking a new chapter in their journey. Over the course of more than three decades, their group transitioned from China to the United States and back again, demonstrating remarkable achievements in fields such as scientific research and finance on a global scale.

The sitcom portrays the weddings of the three daughters from the Takanabe family involved in tea cultivation, the challenges of passing down the family's tea business through generations, and the conflicts that arise between the couples. It captures the human drama within the family, showcasing moments of both joy and sorrow.

The Ideal Journey for a Pair revisits the ordinary challenges faced by a married couple as they work to raise children and manage a small tea farm. It vividly portrays the various difficulties that arise between spouses, parents and kids, siblings, and community members. The storyline continues two years after three daughters left one after the other to get married. They have now come back home with a range of marital problems to address.

Pu Tao is a resilient young woman who learned to be self-reliant from a young age. Her father abandoned the family, and her mother left her at a boarding school to care for her autistic brother. After 17 years of no communication, her mother reappears, leaving Pu Tao to care for two autistic children and dealing with her father's sudden return. She must navigate the challenges of her parents' betrayal while also managing her own family issues.

A tale of the Zhou family from Wenzhou, China, depicts their rise from destitution to prosperity following a series of challenges and triumphs.

The plot revolves around a family navigating complex emotions and their dedication to the world of opera. This drama is inspired by the experiences of a Beijing Opera Troupe in Hebei over the last two decades of reform and opening up. (Baidu)

Liu Mei Li (Jiang Meng Jie) is a young and determined girl with aspirations of becoming a well-known designer. She sets off on her journey by participating in China's "Dream" fashion show. Although faced with challenges, Mei Li also seeks to reunite with her long-lost sister. Along the way, she meets Zhou Xuan (Yao Yuan Hao), the general manager of a company, and the two become entangled in a complex relationship. Mei Li's childhood friend, Xie Jing Hua (Liu Yi Han), works for a rival company called Tian Yi and harbors feelings for the president's son, Ye Guang Yi (Chi Shuai). Mei Li finds herself caught in the midst of conflicts between her professional and personal lives. Despite the turmoil, she remains optimistic, holding onto her dreams and spreading warmth to those around her like a beacon of hope.

The drama portrays the journey of entrepreneurs Xiang Cheng Hui, Lin Yi Shan, Yang Bu Zhen, and their successors as they navigate the challenges of reform and opening up in the era of the "new normal." They engage in a conflict over the location of a new base but eventually reach a peaceful resolution. Zhang Lu, a Tsinghua University student, visits Wenzhou and learns about Xiang Cheng Hui and Lin Yi Shan's advancements in the new energy industry. She ends up marrying Lin Yi Shan. Yang Bu Zhen's fashion city project garners attention online, despite facing a cold war with his celebrity wife. Xiang Cheng Hui's son, along with Pan Xiao Yong and Ireland, establish the e-commerce platform "Pin Shanggu." Meanwhile, Yang Tian Zhen and Lin Dan Feng found the "Red Wine Castle" and encounter numerous challenges. Their internet philanthropy initiatives attract a wide audience, while their personal lives are filled with drama. The three entrepreneurs venture into private banking, creating ripples in the industry. Their descendants, including Xiang Xiang, benefit from the government's strong backing of the internet sector, propelling the new generation of Wenzhou residents to the forefront of the modern era.

After many years of dedication, Gu Xiao Meng, a talented high school teacher, and her husband, a designer named Lv Xiang, were able to purchase their own modest home. However, their new living situation became complicated when Lv Xiang's parents arrived in Beijing under the guise of a vacation, seeking medical treatment. Adding to the chaos, Gu Xiao Meng's mother, Liu Meiqin, and her younger brother, Gu Xiao Song, also arrived from Suzhou. Gu Xiao Song had been deceived by an agent in his pursuit to leave the country, resulting in him selling his house and leaving Liu Meiqin in the care of Gu Xiao Meng. With three additional family members now living with them, Gu Xiao Meng discovered she was pregnant, leading the couple to navigate a challenging life with their new responsibilities. Despite facing numerous obstacles in both their personal and professional lives, their unwavering commitment to love and family provided them with the strength to persevere. Through hard work and determination, they continued to strive for their ideal life.

Crafted in honor of the 10th commemoration of Hong Kong's handover to China, this series delves into the intertwined past of these regions. The storyline will center on the expansion of China's automotive sector, a prominent car production corporation, and the family at its helm.

After two years of their lottery win, Sugiura Haruka, Akiyama Keiko, and Kano Yuka have successfully navigated their families' financial crises and embarked on new beginnings. Despite their minimal lottery winnings, the three friends found themselves venting about their luck. When Yuka secured a new apartment, they all pitched in to help with the move.

When Haruka was nine years old, she moved from Osaka to Yufuin with her father, Yosuke, and younger sister, Asuka. Yosuke wanted to start a restaurant in the town. Haruka's mother, Yuko, stayed in Osaka, leading to her parents getting a divorce shortly after. Yosuke opened a restaurant but had to close it down not long after. Fast forward ten years, Haruka is working part-time while attending junior college to support her family. Yuko, concerned about Haruka, invites her to Osaka and offers her a job. Despite not forgiving her mother, Haruka decides to work in Osaka to help Yosuke reopen the restaurant. Haruka's experiences in Osaka help her to better understand her mother and she excels as a tour planner, utilizing her knack for pleasing people.

Isoyama Takeshi, a temporary worker at a company, receives news from his employer that he will remain on a fixed-term contract with no possibility of becoming a permanent staff member. At home, his wife Seiko and 12-year-old daughter Nanami often criticize him. Adding to his troubles, a real estate investment he made secretly ends up with unexpected consequences, leaving him struggling to keep up with mounting interest payments. Encountering a mysterious elderly woman, he hatches a plan to vanish for 7 years in order to be legally declared dead and start anew.

Arimoto Hikari, a 32-year-old woman who is married with a son, visits her father Taizo after he collapses from overworking. The doctor informs Hikari that her father only has 4 days to live. Despite her initial resistance, Hikari decides to take over her father's company as he had originally intended for her. However, she encounters challenges such as her husband traveling to America for work and facing opposition from some employees like Katsumata and Junzo. This story is inspired by Suwa Takako's novel "Machi Koba no Musume."

This is a theatrical piece that tantalizes the taste buds with vibrant dishes and culinary creations.

Scheme to educate a young woman in gardening, environmentally-conscious graduate students are dedicated to uplifting the community of indigenous youth and their ancestors by embodying their values, passion, and struggles.

In a serene coastal town in Chiayi, a well-regarded community figure named A Yu crosses paths with the wayward A Rong, who has returned after a prolonged absence. Their unexpected reunion during the lively temple festival takes a turn for the worse when A Rong, trying to evade his debtors, accidentally drops crucial camera film into the ocean. Forced to redo the lost photographs, A Rong reluctantly agrees to work alongside A Yu.

In the city of Xing Hai, Meng Hao is a prosperous young billionaire who leads Kun Peng Real Estate. Despite being admired by many women, he has never shown any interest in romantic relationships. However, everything changes when he unexpectedly falls in love with Lin Yu Xin, who happens to be the girlfriend of his brother Meng Wei's best friend. Meng Hao's pursuit of Yu Xin causes tension with her boyfriend, Hao Liang, ultimately strengthening their bond. Tragically, Hao Liang suffers a severe injury at work and slips into a coma. Desperate to cover the medical expenses, Yu Xin turns to Meng Hao for assistance after exhausting all other options. He agrees to foot the bill on one condition: Yu Xin must be his partner or spouse for a year.

During the late 1950s, the Republic of China, which had endured over fifty years of war, celebrated its tenth anniversary. Yang Xiao Yi, Liu Shi Jun, and their peers are young individuals of this new era embarking on a path to leave their mark on the world. Raised in a single-parent household, Yang Xiao Yi is resolute in uncovering the true identity of her biological father. As she navigates through challenges with her family, friends, and loved ones, she learns valuable lessons and remains resilient in the face of adversity.

In the late 1980s, the focus of the story is on the interactions among five families living in a neighborhood. Situated in a small city in southern China, the community is comprised of individuals spanning various age groups. Within this setting, Gao Xiao Min resides with her three sisters, along with four boys who each possess unique personalities. The parents of these children share moments of concern and joy over the simplest of matters. Gao Xiao Min shoulders the responsibility of her family's financial obligations and her father's lack of employment. Meanwhile, Bao Zi's father navigates through various challenges. The narrative provides a glimpse into the everyday lives of the residents in this special neighborhood.

Chen He Dong was raised as an orphan by Chen Jin Shui, who found him and brought him home. As he grew older, he learned different business tactics from the people around him. As an adult, he continues to develop his business skills by traveling across China. During his journeys, he encounters Lu Yu Zhu, who has a similar background, and Yang Shiu, a wealthy girl recently returned from overseas.

The story follows Emperor Yung Cheng and Lui Sei Leong as they unintentionally travel 200 years into the future to present-day Hong Kong. It is fascinating to consider how these two characters from the Ching period react upon waking up in a completely unfamiliar setting. Yung Cheng, being the emperor, remains composed and observant, although slightly anxious. On the other hand, Lui Sei Leong, driven by her singular goal of assassinating the emperor and restoring the Ming dynasty, is determined regardless of the time and place. Their contrasting approaches lead to a series of amusing incidents as Yung Cheng adopts the persona of Lee Tai Ha and is welcomed by his relatives, while Lui Sei Leong joins a martial arts troupe.

The 81st NHK Asadora introduces a new series titled Welkame. The plot follows Nami, a young woman who grew up in a minshuku. After moving to Tokyo for a job at a magazine company, she unexpectedly loses her position and is forced to return to her hometown, where she must navigate relationships with her family and old friends.

Two options to choose from: 32 episodes for television viewing or 34 episodes for online streaming.

Zheng Shuang portrays a set of twins from a wealthy family, with one of them being swapped at birth by a less fortunate mother in order to save her ailing child. The older twin and the poor woman's daughter are brought up as non-identical twins, while the younger twin is raised by the less fortunate mother. As the girls mature, the older twin falls in love with an average man, portrayed by Hans, whom her mother disapproves of. She runs away to be with him, but tragically dies in a car accident. The wealthy mother then encounters her real other daughter and strikes a deal with her - to impersonate the deceased twin in exchange for funding the poor mother's medical care, unaware that they are actually related.

The narrative follows Tian Xin and her elder sibling, who were left by their mother when they were children. As they reach adulthood, they establish a boutique business together. Tian Xin ends her relationship with Yuan Ping because of his arranged marriage, and she crosses paths with the affluent Zhou Yi Xiang. At the same time, Fang Tong plots to sabotage Tian Xin in hopes of marrying into wealth.

Fang Zi Yan, a young woman from a modest background, sells inexpensive jewelry to support her family and care for her father who is disabled. Xia Luo Yi constantly challenges Gong Yu Ye's patience by causing trouble within the Gong household. She desires a divorce as their marriage was solely a business arrangement. One day, Xia Luo Yi disappears. Gong Yu Ye encounters Fang Zi Yan, who bears a striking resemblance to his missing wife. To fulfill his grandmother's wishes, he offers Zi Yan money to pose as his wife. Initially, no one suspects the new Xia Luo Yi, until the real one returns.

Taking place in the bustling financial hub of Shanghai, this television show follows the lives of three distinct families as they grapple with the emotional toll of sending their children overseas for a superior education.

The narrative revolves around the intricacies of family relationships within a contemporary martial arts clan. Mei Chao Ying, a traditional Kung Fu expert, and Ren Xiao Xuan, her daughter-in-law, are at the center of the story. Xiao Xuan, a dancer with aspirations of being in the spotlight, finds herself content with the simple joy of dancing daily. Despite facing challenges in her career, Xiao Xuan is a hopeful newlywed eager to embark on a new journey. However, her husband disappears during their honeymoon, leading her suspicious mother-in-law to believe she is involved. As they navigate through the ordeal, the mother and daughter duo realize their true adversary is Huang Shu Lang, a returning relative aiming to take over the family's heritage.

The former journalist Zhan Da Peng, who specialized in reporting from conflict zones, has transitioned into a respected producer. However, his life takes a drastic turn when his wife, who also works at the company, decides to leave him. This leads to him losing both his family and his job, plunging him into a personal crisis. A new colleague named Chang Ge looks up to Da Peng and begins to shadow him at work. Together, they embark on creating a new program under challenging circumstances, facing numerous obstacles along the way. Despite their efforts, fate intervenes as Da Peng discovers that a piece of shrapnel lodged in his head from a previous assignment in a war-torn area poses a serious threat to his life. Focused on helping his son achieve his dream of starting a business, Da Peng also works on repairing his fractured relationships with his family. Meanwhile, he continues to work on the new program.

Centered around the themes of 'China innovation' and 'Chinese ingenuity,' this narrative chronicles the advancements in technology within China's manufacturing sector. Spanning over seven years from 2012 to 2019, the story revolves around three families spanning three generations who exemplify the dedication of true craftsmen. Characters like Lin Jie and Li Bin showcase the ambition of young tech pioneers as they embark on a journey of creativity to fulfill their aspirations. Upon returning to China, Lin Jie forms a romantic connection with a female university student, gradually growing closer as they collaborate professionally.

Yun Ting Elementary School, located in the peaceful mountains of Miaoli, is facing the possibility of shutting down

In this comedic urban drama, we follow the journey of Jiang Deshun, the head of the "Yishun Baishun" online company. Despite his extensive family and various challenges, including internal conflicts and financial burdens, Jiang strives to revive his struggling business. Through overcoming these obstacles, he realizes the importance of reconnecting with his family and addressing past issues in order to achieve true happiness.

Jiang Xiao Yu and Zhao Zuo Zuo decide to get married before graduating to stay together. However, their rushed marriage faces challenges when Zhao Zuo Zuo becomes pregnant unexpectedly. Tragically, they lose the child, causing them both immense emotional pain and leading to their eventual breakup.

Yu Yang, a well-respected former school principal, has a strong love for traditional Chinese culture and values family above all else. His oldest child, Jack Wu, earned a degree in journalism and now works as an editor for a magazine. Jack is known for his inquisitive nature and occasionally disagrees with his father on social matters. With a 40-year age gap, Yu Yang and his daughter, Zoie Tam, struggle to connect due to their differing perspectives shaped by different generations. Yu Yang also finds it challenging to adapt to the fast-paced changes brought by modern technology. Luckily, his daughter-in-law, Elaine Yiu, effectively manages the household as a devoted mother and wife. As their son grows, the family faces tough decisions regarding his education, leading to heightened emotions for all involved. The show delves into key issues affecting Hong Kong residents, such as education, housing, an aging population, youth competitiveness, Mainland China relations, and immigration trends. Through each episode, the series realistically portrays these challenges, striking a chord with viewers.