The ninth episode of the TBS Sunday drama "GIFT," starring actor Shinichi Tsutsumi, aired on June 7th, and the average viewership ratings (according to Video Research, Kanto region) were 7.2% for households and 4.4% 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 9 was broadcast under the title "The Final Chapter Part 1 - The Fateful Battle Begins! The Ace's Promise and the Hope That Connects Us."
A genius scholar and a struggling wheelchair rugby team head to the Japan Championships for "revenge." The story revolves around their determination to fight, their shared feelings, whether they can defeat Snake, and the fate that awaits the ace player.
