The fifth episode of the TV drama series "A Little Esper" (TV Asahi, Tuesdays at 9pm), starring actor Oizumi Yo, was broadcast on November 18th, and the average viewership rating (according to Video Research, Kanto region, same below) was 5.9% for households and 3.5% for individuals.
The drama is an original story by Akiko Nogi, a screenwriter known for works such as "Unnatural" and "MIU404." It follows the story of Bunta (played by Oizumi), a salaryman who is at rock bottom after being fired from his job and divorced from his wife. After passing an audition for the mysterious company "Nonamare," he becomes a "slightly psychic" and saves the world.
Episode 5 was titled "Bit Five VS Villain." After drinking Bunta's E-Capsule, Shiki (played by Aoi Miyazaki) becomes a "Blow-Away Esper." However, just as the "world-saving heroes" welcome their new teammate, an enemy appears before them...
