Makeover! Dramatic Before & After 2002

Overview

Makeover! Dramatic Before & After is a Japanese television series that concentrates on home renovation. The program debuted on TV Asahi on 28 April 2002 and is presented in Japanese. Each episode selects a residence from viewers who submit letters describing specific difficulties such as limited space, structural damage, lack of a bathroom, insufficient insulation, extreme age of the building, or inaccessibility for elderly occupants. The show first documents the most severe conditions of the chosen homes, then follows a reform process that updates the properties to modern standards and addresses the owners’ needs. The series is also known by the alternate title “Before After.” Regular on‑screen talent includes Eguchi Tomomi, George Tokoro and Otoha, and the series carries a TV‑G rating. Over its run the program has continued to feature a variety of renovation projects, illustrating practical