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Hanzawa Naoki 2013

★ 8.3/10 · 92 votes NR DramaComedy 2 seasons · 20 eps Ended
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What is Hanzawa Naoki?

Hanzawa Naoki is a 2013 television drama and comedy series centered on the professional life of a loan manager working at the Osaka Nishi branch of Tokyo Central Bank. The narrative begins when the protagonist is compelled to approve a loan contract for 500 million yen to the Nishi Osaka Steel Company.

Type
TV series
Year
2013
Status
Ended
Episodes
20
Runtime
54 minutes
First aired
Jul 7, 2013
Last aired
Sep 27, 2020
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
TBS
Genres
Drama, Comedy
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Hanzawa Naoki is a 2013 television drama and comedy series centered on the professional life of a loan manager working at the Osaka Nishi branch of Tokyo Central Bank. The narrative begins when the protagonist is compelled to approve a loan contract for 500 million yen to the Nishi Osaka Steel Company. Although the company appears to be financially stable, it is later revealed that they have been concealing significant debt through the use of fraudulent accounts. Three months after the loan is finalized, the company declares bankruptcy. This financial collapse triggers a conflict involving the bank branch manager, Asano. Described as an ambitious individual, Asano attempts to shift the responsibility for the failed loan onto Hanzawa. The series follows the subsequent developments as Hanzawa faces the fallout from this corporate deception and the internal politics of the banking institution. The show is categorized as a drama and comedy, documenting the consequences of the fraudulent loan and the professional challenges that arise for the main character within the Tokyo Central Bank.

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“A bank loan manager fights to clear his name after a massive corporate fraud scheme collapses.”

Reasons to watch
  • high-stakes conflict
  • engaging corporate intrigue
Keep in mind
  • intense workplace pressure
  • complex financial plot

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes corporate dramas focused on professional survival.

The series features intense workplace conflict and themes of corporate deception.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the protagonist?

The protagonist is Hanzawa Naoki, a loan manager at the Tokyo Central Bank.

What is the central conflict?

Hanzawa is blamed for a fraudulent loan contract after a company goes bankrupt.

Where does the story take place?

The story is set at the Osaka Nishi branch of Tokyo Central Bank.

Who is the branch manager?

The branch manager is a man named Asano.

What happens to the Nishi Osaka Steel Company?

The company is caught hiding debt and eventually goes bankrupt.