Yamikin Ushijima-kun: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

This drama depicts the harsh reality of those at the bottom of society through the eyes of the loanshark Ushijima. He is the head of Kaukau Finance which is a ruthless black market lending operation, charging as much as 50% interest every ten days.

Series details

• Title: Yamikin Ushijima-kun
• Format: Scripted
• Language: Japanese
• Genres: Drama
• Premiere date: 2010-10-12
• Final broadcast date listed: 2016-09-21
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: TBS
• Network country: Japan
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 37539

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2010-10-12; final listed air date 2010-12-14.
• Season 2: premiered 2014-01-16; final listed air date 2014-03-13.
• Season 3: premiered 2016-07-20; final listed air date 2016-09-21.

Source and licence

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