Buzzer Beat (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 6.9
Released in 2009, Buzzer Beat is a drama and comedy series.
What it’s about. Buzzer Beat is a Fuji TV Japanese television drama, which stars Yamashita Tomohisa, Keiko Kitagawa, and Aibu Saki. The series primarily focuses on two characters, Naoki Kamiya, a professional basketball player, and Riko Shirakawa, an aspiring violinist. Over the course of the series Naoki faces difficulties trying to succeed in the world of basketball, and Riko struggles to become a successful violinist. Eventually the two meet and the series chronicles their relationship and struggles, as well as those of their friends.
Who’s in it. Buzzer Beat stars Tomohisa Yamashita as Naoki Kamiya, Keiko Kitagawa as Riko Shirakawa, Saki Aibu as Natsuki Nanami and Nobuaki Kaneko as Ren Yoyogi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Buzzer Beat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buzzer Beat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buzzer Beat tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buzzer Beat (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Buzzer Beat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Buzzer Beat worth watching?
- Buzzer Beat holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Buzzer Beat?
- Buzzer Beat stars Tomohisa Yamashita, Keiko Kitagawa, Saki Aibu, Nobuaki Kaneko and Hideaki Ito.
- When was Buzzer Beat released?
- Buzzer Beat was released in 2009.