Zettai Kareshi

Zettai Kareshi (2008)

EndedScripted showComedy, Romance

Robot maker, "Kronos Heaven", finally develops "Night Tenjo", the perfect male humanoid programmed to be devoted and completely loyal to his lover. The company chooses temp worker Riiko Izawa to take part in a 5-day free trial. At first, Riiko only sees Night as a household appliance. But when she finds out how deep Night's devotion to herself is, Riiko finds herself falling in love with him.

Joining the "love triangle" is Soshi Asamoto, an executive of Riiko's company. Other characters surrounding Riiko are Gaku Namikiri, the sales representative of Kronos Heaven, and Fujiko Wakabayashi, a cafe owner who gives romance-related advices to Riiko.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 21:00 (54 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E11Episode 11juin 17, 2008
S01E10Episode 10juin 10, 2008
S01E09Episode 9juin 3, 2008
S01E08Episode 8mai 27, 2008
S01E07Episode 7mai 20, 2008
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Zettai Kareshi' premiere?

'Zettai Kareshi' premiered on April 8, 2008.

Who are the main characters in 'Zettai Kareshi'?

The main characters in 'Zettai Kareshi' are Riiko Izawa, Night Tenjo, and Soshi Asamoto.

What is the genre of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

'Zettai Kareshi' is a romantic comedy-drama.

Where is 'Zettai Kareshi' set?

'Zettai Kareshi' is set in Tokyo, Japan.

Which actor played the role of Night Tenjo in 'Zettai Kareshi'?

Mizushima Hiro played the role of Night Tenjo in 'Zettai Kareshi'.

Who is the creator of the manga on which 'Zettai Kareshi' is based?

'Zettai Kareshi' is based on the manga created by Yuu Watase.

What is the premise of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

'Zettai Kareshi' follows the story of a young woman named Riiko Izawa who orders a perfect lover robot named Night Tenjo, who eventually develops human-like emotions.

What is the duration of each episode of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

Each episode of 'Zettai Kareshi' has a duration of approximately 45 minutes.

Did 'Zettai Kareshi' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Zettai Kareshi' received several awards and nominations, including the Best Actress award for Aibu Saki at the 56th Television Drama Academy Awards.

How many volumes were there in the manga series of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

The manga series of 'Zettai Kareshi' consisted of six volumes.

Who directed the TV series adaptation of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

'Zettai Kareshi' was directed by Osamu Katayama.

What was the average viewership of 'Zettai Kareshi'?

The average viewership of 'Zettai Kareshi' was around 13.7%.

Did 'Zettai Kareshi' have any notable guest appearances?

Yes, 'Zettai Kareshi' had a few notable guest appearances, including Toma Ikuta and Miho Shiraishi.

Was 'Zettai Kareshi' adapted into any other forms of media?

Yes, 'Zettai Kareshi' was adapted into a Taiwanese drama series titled 'Absolute Darling' in 2012.

Did 'Zettai Kareshi' have a memorable soundtrack?

Yes, 'Zettai Kareshi' had a memorable soundtrack, featuring songs like "Okaeri" by Ayaka and "Hitomi no Screen" by Hey! Say! JUMP.

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Also known as

  • Absolute Boyfriend
  • 絶対彼氏。 (Japan)

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