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Astro premieres first Nippon TV scripted adaptation; “Love’s In Sight!” expands local storytelling, Malaysian platform continues push into non-traditional themes
12 August 2024
Malaysian platform Astro premieres the local version of its first Japanese scripted format today, adding to a 2024 slate that continues to push barriers across genres and themes.
"Dari Mata Turun Ke Hati", which replaces "Daun Hijau Di Angin Lalu" on Astro Ria at 10pm, is adapted from Nippon TV’s "Love’s In Sight!", about a visually impaired young woman and a juvenile delinquent.
The coming-of-age romcom is based on a manga about the lives of social minorities, and is one of two Nippon TV scripted formats acquired by Astro.
The second Nippon TV scripted title is "Homeroom" ("Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi"), which is in production.
"Dari Mata Turun Ke Hati" stars Arabella Ellen ("Dewi Remaja") as the strong-willed girl who attends a school for the blind. Her life changes when she meets a young man with a pure heart despite his tough exterior, played by Mierul Aiman ("Project High Council").
The series is directed by Michael Ang and produced by Juita Viden.
"Homeroom" is a school mystery that plays out 10 days before graduation, when a teacher takes 29 students hostage. As they confront the past, they uncover the truth behind a classmate’s suicide.
The journey into Japanese scripted adaptations is part of Astro’s expanded content strategy, tackling a range of social issues and venturing into topics considered sensitive for mass-market audiences.
These include the 10-episode "Si Jantung Hati", the story of a religious teacher who receives a pigs’ heart in a life-saving transplant.
The series was directed by Zainorhisyam Samudin, with Syarul Ezani and Siti Hariesa in lead roles.
"Si Jantung Hati" aired in February/March this year on Astro Ria.
Another of Astro’s boundary-busting series is "Khunsa", a 28-episode drama about an intersex person whose family chooses to raise him as a man.
Directed by Shahrulezad Mohameddin, "Khunsa" is the story of Che Khun, whose feminine ways stir his father’s wrath and invokes cruel treatment by his stepmother. The series aired on Astro Rio in March and April this year. ...
Malaysian platform Astro premieres the local version of its first Japanese scripted format today, adding to a 2024 slate that continues to push barriers across genres and themes.
"Dari Mata Turun Ke Hati", which replaces "Daun Hijau Di Angin Lalu" on Astro Ria at 10pm, is adapted from Nippon TV’s "Love’s In Sight!", about a visually impaired young woman and a juvenile delinquent.
The coming-of-age romcom is based on a manga about the lives of social minorities, and is one of two Nippon TV scripted formats acquired by Astro.
The second Nippon TV scripted title is "Homeroom" ("Kelas Tahanan Cikgu Hiragi"), which is in production.
"Dari Mata Turun Ke Hati" stars Arabella Ellen ("Dewi Remaja") as the strong-willed girl who attends a school for the blind. Her life changes when she meets a young man with a pure heart despite his tough exterior, played by Mierul Aiman ("Project High Council").
The series is directed by Michael Ang and produced by Juita Viden.
"Homeroom" is a school mystery that plays out 10 days before graduation, when a teacher takes 29 students hostage. As they confront the past, they uncover the truth behind a classmate’s suicide.
The journey into Japanese scripted adaptations is part of Astro’s expanded content strategy, tackling a range of social issues and venturing into topics considered sensitive for mass-market audiences.
These include the 10-episode "Si Jantung Hati", the story of a religious teacher who receives a pigs’ heart in a life-saving transplant.
The series was directed by Zainorhisyam Samudin, with Syarul Ezani and Siti Hariesa in lead roles.
"Si Jantung Hati" aired in February/March this year on Astro Ria.
Another of Astro’s boundary-busting series is "Khunsa", a 28-episode drama about an intersex person whose family chooses to raise him as a man.
Directed by Shahrulezad Mohameddin, "Khunsa" is the story of Che Khun, whose feminine ways stir his father’s wrath and invokes cruel treatment by his stepmother. The series aired on Astro Rio in March and April this year.
Astro’s new originals also include "Dedaun Hijau di Angin Lalu", which topped Malaysia charts with an audience of 1.135 million, and "Takdir Itu Milik Aku", which was #2 with 1.127 million.
"Takdir Itu Milik Aku’s" total audience reach over the season was 7.2 million.
As of 27 July, "Dedaun Hijau di Angin Lalu’s" reach was 4.7 million. The show finale was on Thursday (8 August).
In addition to a slate of theatrical releases, Astro is also backing large-scale musicals/live shows, including major Tik Tok collaboration, "TikTok Live X Astro Gimme The Mic Malaysia".
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