Summer for Bureaucrats (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2009, Summer for Bureaucrats is a drama series.
What it’s about. It is 1956, and Japan has officially declared the “post-war” period over. In the decade or so that will follow, the country will grow to be the second largest economy in the world. But what was the driving force behind this economic miracle? This drama depicts the intense drama and battles played out among Japan’s leading bureaucrats in the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, focusing on Shingo Kazakoshi, the man dubbed “Mr. MITI” who selflessly and utterly devoted himself to his country’s industrial development.
Who’s in it. Summer for Bureaucrats stars Koichi Sato as Kazakoshi Shingo, Masato Sakai as Niwano Takahisa and Katsumi Takahashi as Ayukawa Kotaro.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Summer for Bureaucrats 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 Summer for Bureaucrats page.
If you liked it. Fans of Summer for Bureaucrats tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Summer for Bureaucrats (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Summer for Bureaucrats change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Summer for Bureaucrats worth watching?
- Summer for Bureaucrats holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Summer for Bureaucrats?
- Summer for Bureaucrats stars Koichi Sato, Masato Sakai and Katsumi Takahashi.
- When was Summer for Bureaucrats released?
- Summer for Bureaucrats was released in 2009.