Beach Boys (1997) is a drama, comedy web series in Japanese. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Beach Boys online in HD.
Beach Boys — Storyline
Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Takashi Sorimachi, Yutaka Takenouchi, Ryoko Hirosue, Izumi Inamori, Mike Maki, Yûki Akimoto, Sachie Hara, Masaomi Hiraga
Beach Boys — Series Details
| First Air Date | 1997-07-07 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 12 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Network | Fuji TV |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.9/10 (11 votes) |
Beach Boys — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Summer, Strange Guys Show up, Two at Once (1997-07-07) — A recently dumped free spirit and an unlucky businessman unexpectedly meet on the way to a beach and start staying at a small guest house by the sea.
- E2: 2nd Episode (1997-07-14) — Kaito's girlfriend comes to the Diamond Head, as does Hiromi's ex.
That night, Kaito learns that Hiromi was once a swimmer with Olympic aspirations.
- E3: 3rd Episode (1997-07-21) — Kaito returns to his company to work on a project. Hiromi sets out for Tokyo to do a favor for Masaru but finds an unexpected passenger in his car.
- E4: 4th Episode (1997-07-28) — Kaito's former boss arrives at the guest house to find out why Kaito would give up his career. Makoto learns that Masaru wants her to meet her mother.
- E5: 5th Episode (1997-08-04) — A man arrives at the Diamond Head saying he's the swimmer who went to the Olympics in Hiromi's place — and that he wants to settle things with a race.
- E6: 6th Episode (1997-08-11) — Ahead of an annual fireworks show, Kaito feels dejected when Sakura decides not to come. Haruko alters an old summer robe to give to Makoto.
- E7: 7th Episode (1997-08-18) — Masaru brings a regular guest named Michie to the Diamond Head. She immediately takes charge and puts everyone to work cleaning up the guest house.
- E8: 8th Episode (1997-08-25) — As summer nears its end, Makoto grows anxious that Kaito and Hiromi will leave soon. Kaito offers to tutor Makoto's struggling classmate.
- E9: 9th Episode (1997-09-01) — Haruko gets a letter from her ex-husband saying he is bringing their son to meet her — and that he has not told the boy that she is his mother.
- E10: 10th Episode (1997-09-08) — With the guest house now empty, Masaru takes Hiromi and Kaito on a fishing trip. Haruko encourages Makoto to reach out to her estranged mother.
- E11: 11th Episode (1997-09-15) — Masaru attempts to surf again but wipes out. Hiromi and Kaito lend their support as he begins training so he can try catching a wave once more.
- E12: Final Episode (1997-09-22) — The Diamond Head's future becomes uncertain. Hiromi and Kaito resolve to follow Masaru's advice, and Haruko makes a decision about the guest house.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Beach Boys have? 1 season(s) with 12 episodes.
Where can I watch Beach Boys? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.