Series

Fake News

★ 7.0(3)201845m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Yoshiharu Sasaki
Release date: 2018-10-20
Runtime: 45m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: NHK G
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: NHK

About Fake News

Fake News is a 2018 web series in the Drama, Mystery and Crime genres, created by Yoshiharu Sasaki, starring Keiko Kitagawa, Daichi Kaneko and Kento Nagayama. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on NHK G. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fake News in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Itsuki Shinonome is sent to the internet media department from a major newspaper. Chief Editor Kanji Usami assigns her a story involving green caterpillars being found in instant food. A man who posted about the caterpillars in his instant food on social media appears in front of her. A fight between companies eventually draws in Itsuki Shinonome.

Seasons (1)

Season 12 eps · 2018

Cast

Keiko Kitagawa

Shinonome Itsuki

Daichi Kaneko

[university student]

Kento Nagayama

Nishi Tsuyoshi

Ken Mitsuishi

[mysterious man]

Hirofumi Arai

Usami Kanji

Yuma Yamoto

Amishima Fumito

Atomu Mizuishi

[Receptionist]

Themes & keywords

businessreporternewspaper editornewspaper reporterfake news

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fake News in United States?+

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Is Fake News on Netflix?+

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How many seasons of Fake News are there?+

Fake News has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in Fake News?+

Fake News stars Keiko Kitagawa, Daichi Kaneko, Kento Nagayama, Ken Mitsuishi and Hirofumi Arai.

When did Fake News come out?+

Fake News is a 2018 web series created by Yoshiharu Sasaki.

What genre is Fake News?+

Fake News is Drama, Mystery, Crime and War & Politics series.

Who created Fake News?+

Fake News was created by Yoshiharu Sasaki.