[J-ENT] KimuTaku’s “CHANGE” surges with a 31.2% rating for July 14th episode

July 14, 2008 by KNDY

For those who have counted Kimura Takuya out for not being a TV ratings clincher with his dramas, think again.

Although “CHANGE” has been challenged in the ratings by the drama “Gokusen” this current Japanese drama season, the July 14th episode of “CHANGE” has received one of the highest ratings for a Japanese drama and yet again showing that Kimura Takuya dramas can still generate a 30%+ ratings in Japan.

The highest concentration of the ratings were in the Kanto region with a 27.4% rating and around 22:15 the drama surged at 31.2%.

“CHANGE” is a Fuji TV drama currently airing in Japan which SMAP member and actor Kimura Takuya plays the character of a prime minister.