Fujiko F. Fujio's Unknown
A thorough feature on "Amazing Achievements"!

Osamu Hayashi's 2 Hour SP
"Fujiko F. Fujio's Unexpectedly Great Achievements SP
Thursday, February 29, 2024 (7:00 - 8:54 PM)
TV Asahi affiliate 24 stations network
Excluding some areas

On March 1 (Friday), the day after the broadcast, "Chikyu Symphony of Doraemon Nobita" will be released in theaters!

Celebrating 90 years since birth!
Fujiko F. Fujio accomplished many great feats that are not well known!
The shocking "amazingness" is revealed!
Normally a teacher, Hayashi Osamu becomes a student and, with a concept of "now," learns from experts in various fields about topics that the public wants to know about "now," from "food" and "health" to newsworthy "current affairs." The program, which airs on Thursday, February 29th, will feature a special on Fujiko F. Fujio (real name: Fujimoto Hiroshi), the creator of "Doraemon," who is celebrating his 90th birthday.

Fujiko F. Fujio is known for creating masterpieces that are loved in Japan and around the world, such as "Doraemon", "Perman", "Kiteretsu Encyclopedia", and "Esper Mami", but in fact, he also accomplished many great things behind the scenes. We will introduce the lesser known "amazing achievements" of Fujiko F. Fujio, along with testimonies from people who knew him well. The lecturer will be Shigeo Takahashi (Savannah), a huge "Doraemon" fan in the entertainment industry, and the class representative (host) Bakarhythm, schoolmates Shigeru Muroi, Bibiru Oki, Kazumi Takayama, and Takuji Izawa, a huge gathering of "Doraemon" fans! We will be watching with excitement and emotion.

■He founded an animation company while drawing manga!
Shocking facts about the birth of "Doraemon" revealed!
The studio is in an uproar as people close to Fujiko F. Fujio reveal secrets about him!
It is well known that Fujiko F. Fujio lived in Tokiwa-sō-so, a gathering place for many of the most talented young manga artists of the Showa era, including Fujiko Fujio A (AKA Motoo Abiko), and that he worked hard alongside them. However, while he was drawing manga, he also founded an animation company with these incredible friends!

One of those colleagues, animator Suzuki Shinichi, will reveal some secrets about the animation company. The animation production started with F-sensei's desire to "try to bring manga to life," but what's even more surprising is that a production request came in from a certain big name, and they were suddenly tasked with creating an anime of a timeless masterpiece! However, according to Suzuki, the anime was a "failure"... There was a reason for this, which only successful manga artists could have. When the truth was revealed, everyone in the studio was filled with shock and laughter. What was the truth behind the "failure"?
Furthermore, while Doraemon has been loved by children and adults alike for a long time, all over the world, a shocking truth was hidden behind its creation! Doraemon began serialization in January 1970. A preview was to be published one month before, but the preview manuscript that the editor at the time received from Mr. F was surprising... The surprising trajectory of Doraemon 's creation hidden behind the scenes is revealed! We will also introduce Mr. F's own voice talking about those days. We will also introduce the "amazing feat" of Mr. F sticking to his beliefs despite facing difficult circumstances and paving a new path.

■The letter sent by Steven Spielberg is shown on TV for the first time!
Documents and messages left by Fujiko F. Fujio himself will be revealed, showing why he is loved all over the world!
Fujiko F. Fujio, who has created many masterpieces, is now popular all over the world, and even Steven Spielberg, a Hollywood master who has worked on many masterpieces such as science fiction movies, has praised him highly! Spielberg sent a letter to celebrate his 90th birthday. In the letter, there is a certain word that Mr. F. Fujio was particular about... This letter will be shown on TV for the first time!

Why are Fujiko F. Fujio's works so beloved across countries and generations? The truth will be revealed from documents left behind by Mr. F. Fujio and handwritten messages addressed to staff members. Hayashi and his fellow students are astonished and overwhelmed, saying, "Amazing..."
Fujiko F. Fujio's "amazing achievements" will be revealed one after another, and his surprising true nature will also be revealed. Please look forward to the broadcast!