The eighth episode of the TBS Sunday drama "GIFT," starring actor Shinichi Tsutsumi, aired on May 31st, and the average viewership ratings (according to Video Research, Kanto region) were 6.0% for households and 3.6% for individuals.
The drama is set in the world of wheelchair rugby, a parasport, and tells the story of Fumito Gotetsu (played by Tsutsumi), a genius astrophysicist, who finds answers to difficult problems facing a weak team, while learning the importance of friends and family. Yuki Yamada and Kasumi Arimura also appear in the drama.
Episode 8 was broadcast under the title "The Final Chapter - The Eve of the Decisive Battle! The Ace's Life and the Team's Feelings."
The story follows a brilliant scholar and a struggling wheelchair rugby team as they transform into the "best team." They desperately want to win with this team! They face a fateful showdown. But then, a trial awaits their ace player...
