NHK TV Shows

Explore TV shows from NHK and their characters, fan communities, and ecosystems.

10
Shows
30
Characters

About NHK on TVCeleb

NHK has established itself as a premier destination for quality television, producing series that consistently push creative boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide. TVCeleb profiles 10 NHK series spanning genres including Anime, Sports, Drama, Magical Girl, with a combined roster of 30 characters whose stories have become essential viewing for television fans. These shows are available for streaming on Crunchyroll, NHK General TV, Crunchyroll, Netflix (region-dependent), Netflix, NHK E-TV (Japan); Crunchyroll (international), ensuring global accessibility for both new viewers and dedicated fans.

The characters from NHK shows represent some of the most compelling and passionately followed figures in television fandom. Fan favorites include Tatara Fujita from Welcome to the Ballroom, Shizuku Hanaoka from Welcome to the Ballroom, Kiyoharu Hyodo from Welcome to the Ballroom, Sakura Kinomoto from Cardcaptor Sakura, Syaoran Li from Cardcaptor Sakura, each profiled in detail on TVCeleb with character arc analysis, key episodes, and Fan Heat Index scoring. These profiles provide deep insight into what makes each character resonate with audiences, from their narrative arcs to the fan communities they've inspired.

TVCeleb's NHK coverage provides the most comprehensive resource for exploring these acclaimed series and the characters that define them. Each show page includes expanded synopses, production details, and curated video content. Character pages feature detailed arc analyses, quotes, trivia, and fan ecosystem mapping that connects viewers with communities of like-minded fans. Whether you're catching up on a series or deep-diving into character analysis, TVCeleb offers the depth and context that NHK fans are looking for.

NHK Shows (10)

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NHK Ended

Welcome to the Ballroom

2017 · 1 Season

An aimless boy is swept into the cutthroat, glamorous world of competitive ballroom dance and finally finds his passion.

AnimeSportsDrama
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NHK Ended

Cardcaptor Sakura

1998–2000 · 3 Seasons

A cheerful fourth-grader accidentally releases magical Clow Cards and must recapture them all as the chosen Cardcaptor.

AnimeMagical GirlFantasy
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Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water title image
NHK Ended

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water

1990–1991 · 1 Season

A 1990 Gainax adventure anime, loosely inspired by Jules Verne, in which circus acrobat Nadia and young inventor Jean flee villains and unravel the secret of her blue gem alongside the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard the Nautilus.

animeadventurescience fiction
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NHK Ended

Planetes

2003–2004 · 1 Season

A 2003–2004 Sunrise hard-sci-fi anime set in 2075, following the Debris Section crew that collects dangerous orbital space junk while chasing their dreams of reaching deeper into space.

animescience fictiondrama
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Dennou Coil title image
NHK Ended

Dennou Coil

2007 · 1 Season

A 2007 Madhouse anime set in a near-future town where children use augmented-reality glasses to chase virtual pets, urban legends, and forbidden software, in a gentle, idea-driven science-fiction mystery that anticipated AR.

animescience-fictionmystery
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NHK Ended

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

2024–2025 · 1 Season

In a fictionalized 15th-century Europe where heliocentrism is forbidden, a succession of thinkers across generations risk everything to pursue and pass down the truth about the movements of the cosmos.

animehistoricaldrama
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NHK Ended

Anne Shirley

2025 · 1 Season

A 2025 NHK anime adaptation of Anne of Green Gables: imaginative orphan Anne Shirley is mistakenly sent to siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert on Prince Edward Island and wins over the whole community with her irrepressible spirit.

animedramacoming-of-age
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NHK ended

Anpan

2025 · 1 Season

A fictionalized NHK asadora inspired by Anpanman creator Takashi Yanase and his wife Nobu, following spirited Nobu Asada and her artist husband Takashi Yanai as they persevere through war and hardship toward the creation of a beloved hero of justice.

dramabiographicalperiod
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NHK Ended

Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master

2024 · 1 Season

In the hidden raven realm of Yamauchi, court marriage politics give way to deeper intrigue as a gentle noblewoman and a shrewd young attendant uncover the truths beneath a polished feudal world.

animefantasypolitical drama
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NHK Ended

Shrink: Psychiatrist Yowai

2024 · 1 Season

An empathetic Tokyo psychiatrist gently treats patients facing depression, panic disorder, and burnout, demystifying mental illness and easing its stigma one compassionate case at a time.

medicaldramajapanese
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TVCeleb.com covers 10 NHK shows: Welcome to the Ballroom, Cardcaptor Sakura, Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, Planetes, Dennou Coil, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, Anne Shirley, Anpan, Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master, Shrink: Psychiatrist Yowai. Each show page features expanded synopses, detailed character profiles with Fan Heat Index scoring, curated video content, production details, and comprehensive FAQ sections. Our coverage spans Anime, Sports, Drama, Magical Girl genres, reflecting the breadth of NHK's programming slate.

There are 30 characters from 10 NHK shows profiled on TVCeleb.com. Each character page includes detailed character arc analysis, key episodes, Fan Heat Index breakdown, quotes and trivia, fan ecosystem links, and FAQ sections. Characters are ranked by Fan Heat Index score, which measures engagement, social activity, and cultural impact across the fan community.

NHK shows on TVCeleb span 27 genres including Anime, Sports, Drama, Magical Girl, Fantasy, Romance, anime, adventure, science fiction, steampunk, drama, slice of life, science-fiction, mystery, coming-of-age, historical, thriller, slice-of-life, biographical, period, japanese, asadora, family, fantasy, political drama, medical, mental-health. This diversity of programming reflects NHK's commitment to creative excellence across multiple storytelling formats. Each genre brings its own passionate fan community, and TVCeleb profiles the most significant characters and shows from every corner of NHK's catalog.

Characters from NHK shows are ranked using TVCeleb's Fan Heat Index, a proprietary scoring system that measures fandom vitality on a 0-100 scale across five dimensions: community engagement, social media activity, meme velocity, fan art density, and fandom longevity. This data-driven approach ensures rankings reflect genuine fan passion and cultural impact rather than simple popularity or viewership metrics. Visit individual character pages for detailed score breakdowns.