Asakusa Kid
After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.
- Year: 2002
- Country: Japan
- Genre: TV Movie, Drama
- Studio: SKY PerfecTV!
- Keyword: biography, based on true story
- Director: Makoto Shinozaki
- Cast: Hakase Suidobashi, Sujitarô Tamabukuro, Saburo Ishikura