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| Country of origin | Japan |
| Original language | Japanese |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | February 27, 2020 – present |
Followers is a Japanese J-Drama television series and the first drama series by the director Mika Ninagawa. [1] The series premiered on Netflix on February 27, 2020. [2]
The series revolves around the pulsating capital of Tokyo with all its life, colors, fashion and ambition as well as the fascinating lifestyle of the women living there. Limi Nara is a famous and successful fashion photographer who has advanced her career with photographs of modern Tokyo, capturing the changes in the city and its people. She leads a confident and independent life both privately and professionally. In contrast to her is the young actress Natsume Hyakuta, who is constantly having problems in her private and professional life in search of self-confidence and her own identity.
But that changes suddenly one day when Limi publishes a photograph of Natsume on Instagram. Natsume's life and that of those around her collide in blooming Tokyo as they try to defend their standing and status while following their hearts, dreams and social networks. All of these women are trying to find their own way to happiness and love.
| No. | Title | Directed by [1] | Written by | Original release date [3] |
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| 1 | "Hashtag" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 2 | "Login" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 3 | "Search" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 4 | "Flaming" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 5 | "Bug" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 6 | "Freeze" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 7 | "Favorite" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 8 | "Reboot" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
| 9 | "Follower" | Mika Ninagawa | Yuri Kanchiku & Kouta Ooura & Mika Ninagawa | February 27, 2020 |
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