'Continuous Drama W: Calamity' Wins Best Drama at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix
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- 'Continuous Drama W: Calamity' Wins Best Drama at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix
- 'Continuous Drama W: Calamity', produced and broadcast by WOWOW Inc., won the Best Drama Award at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix. Starring Teruyuki Kagawa in eight roles, it is an original psycho-suspense drama.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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'Continuous Drama W: Calamity', produced and broadcast by WOWOW Inc., won the Best Drama Award at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix. Starring Teruyuki Kagawa in eight roles, it is an original psycho-suspense drama.
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- 'Continuous Drama W: Calamity' Wins Best Drama at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
'Continuous Drama W: Calamity', produced and broadcast by WOWOW Inc., won the Best Drama Award at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix. Starring Teruyuki Kagawa in eight roles, it is an original psycho-suspense drama.
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WOWOW Inc.'s original drama 'Continuous Drama W: Calamity' has won the Best Drama Award at the 42nd ATP Awards TV Grand Prix. Established in 1984, the ATP Awards are uniquely judged by producers and directors from TV production companies. This marks WOWOW's first win since their Excellence Award at the 40th ATP Awards.
The psycho-suspense drama, spanning six episodes, premiered on April 6, 2025, on WOWOW Prime and WOWOW On Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/program/202450). It marks Teruyuki Kagawa's return to drama after three years, where he delivers an unprecedented performance playing eight different roles. He portrays a mysterious 'man' who brings disaster to six innocent people, changing his appearance, tone, and personality for each encounter.
Anne Nakamura co-stars as Kanagawa prefectural police detective Midori Domoto, who investigates an inexplicable suicide linked to the disasters. The stellar cast also includes Ryuhei Matsuda and Jiro. The series is directed and written by Tomotaro Seki and Kentaro Hirase of the director collective '5gatsu,' offering a unique departure from conventional suspense dramas.
The psycho-suspense drama, spanning six episodes, premiered on April 6, 2025, on WOWOW Prime and WOWOW On Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/program/202450). It marks Teruyuki Kagawa's return to drama after three years, where he delivers an unprecedented performance playing eight different roles. He portrays a mysterious 'man' who brings disaster to six innocent people, changing his appearance, tone, and personality for each encounter.
Anne Nakamura co-stars as Kanagawa prefectural police detective Midori Domoto, who investigates an inexplicable suicide linked to the disasters. The stellar cast also includes Ryuhei Matsuda and Jiro. The series is directed and written by Tomotaro Seki and Kentaro Hirase of the director collective '5gatsu,' offering a unique departure from conventional suspense dramas.
FAQ
What award did 'Continuous Drama W WAZAWAI' win?
It won the Best Award in the Drama Category at the 42nd ATP Award TV Grand Prix.
Which company produced and broadcast this drama?
It was produced and broadcast by WOWOW Inc.
When was the initial broadcast and streaming date?
It premiered on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at 10:00 PM.
Who is the lead actor and what role does he play?
Teruyuki Kagawa is the lead, playing the role of a 'man' who brings disaster, portraying 8 different characters in one work.
Where can this drama be viewed?
It is available on WOWOW Prime and WOWOW On Demand (https://wod.wowow.co.jp/program/202450).