Takuya Kimura
Teppei Manpyo
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Series SeasonSeason 1 episodes2007
The Family
Season 1
Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.
Episodes
Each episode has its own detail page.
Episode 154 min2007-01-14
The Grand Family
Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.
Episode 254 min2007-01-21
Truths and Tragedies of the Past
Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.
Episode 354 min2007-01-28
Destined to be Torn Apart
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
Episode 454 min2007-02-04
A Sad Betrayal
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
Episode 554 min2007-02-11
A Death that Split Fates
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
Episode 654 min2007-02-18
Collapse of the Manpyo Clan
At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.
Episode 754 min2007-02-25
The Tragic Furnace Explosion
Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
Episode 854 min2007-03-04
The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth
Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.
Episode 954 min2007-03-11
Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death
Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.
Episode 1054 min2007-03-18
Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future
With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.