In the 68th episode (aired July 1st) of the NHK Asadora drama series "Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM, etc.), Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , what scene captivated viewers the most? We examined the minute-by-minute changes in "attention level" (according to REVISIO, Kanto region, preliminary figures), which indicates the percentage of viewers glued to the screen, and found that the peak was 70.4% at 8:04 AM.
" Kaze,Kaoru" is based on the story of two trained nurses, Chika Ozeki and Masa Suzuki, who graduated from the same nursing school. The drama depicts how these two women struggle with how to interact with patients and doctors, clash with each other, grow as individuals, and eventually become the "ultimate buddy duo." Mikami plays Rin Ichinose, and Uesaka plays Naomi Oya.
The data used is REVISIO's proprietary "Attention Level" index (Kanto region, preliminary figures), which surveys program and commercial viewing habits in 2,000 households in the Kanto region and 600 households in the Kansai region. A dedicated device equipped with a human recognition sensor constantly measures whether people are looking at the television screen, and calculates the percentage of people in front of the television who were paying close attention to the program.
◇Should we still live together even after I move? Naomi is troubled.
In episode 68, Mitsu (Mizuno Miki), having decided on a new home, suggests that Naomi (Uesaka) move in with her. Rin (Mikami) agrees, but Naomi is troubled. Then one day, Kanta (Fujiwara Kisetsu) comes to visit the Ichinose family.
The level of attention on this day showed a graph that, after a significant peak early on, remained stable in the mid-60% range from the middle to the end of the day.
◇The peak scene is when Kanta visits the Ichinose family.
The peak viewership for episode 68 was 70.4% at 8:04 AM, followed by 70.0% at 8:05 AM, with ratings consistently above 70%. This coincides with the scene where Kanta visits the Ichinose family.
One day, Rin rushes into her home out of breath, muttering, "There's a man following me..." Soon after, a man arrives and knocks on the door, calling out, "Excuse me, is this Ichinose's house?" Rin, Mitsu, and others hide inside the house, armed with brooms and other items. Naomi notices something and slowly approaches, opening the door.
The moment they open the door, Mitsu and Rin thrust their brooms towards Kanta, only to find him standing there in a hat and Western-style clothing. For the viewers, this is the moment when the tension instantly dissipates, marking the start of the 8:04 AM hour. "Are you a friend of Naomi's?" Rin asks, sensing the situation and feeling embarrassed. As Kanta replies "Yes," Naomi denies it, which is amusing.
As Kanta began to explain, "We're closer than just friends...", Naomi took him outside the house and started talking to him, trying to find out what he wanted. This all happened around 8:04 AM.
At around 8:05 a.m., Kanta begins to explain why he came to see Naomi. "I found it in Atami... It's Urasaki Hachiman, right?" Naomi had been wearing an amulet from "Urasaki Hachiman" ever since her mother abandoned her. So, he had found out where "Urasaki Hachiman" was located.
"Apparently, it's a shrine known locally for prayers for safe childbirth. I also asked about the prostitute named Yuunagi, but I couldn't find out anything. I guess she was born with her parents praying for a safe delivery," Kanta explains. He then asks, "If I find out anything about my mother, where should I go to visit?" and "Is it okay if I come here?" It was around 8:05 a.m. (Text by Hiroki Sasamoto/MANTANWEB)
