The Professionals
(04/05/2015–02/28/2026)NHK World (JP)45 min
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Episodes
S2015E01
Top Gun of the Docks: Shigeru Kamiakutsu, Crane Jockey
S2015E02
Cyborgs: A Future of Hope - Yoshiyuki Sankai, Robot Researcher
S2015E03
Blazing a New Trail in Pole-and-line Fishing - Manabu Myojin, Skipjack Tuna Fisherman
S2015E04
In Endless Pursuit of the True Artistic Flower - Mansai Nomura, Kyogen Actor
S2015E05
Reviving Wardrobe Treasures - Takeru Furuta, Master Cleaner
S2015E06
Yoshikazu Okazaki, Packaging Manager
S2015E07
A Learner by Nature, Always - Etsuo Asano, Vegetable Farmer
S2015E08
The God of Polishing - Kazuo Kobayashi, Master Metal Polisher
S2015E09
Forging Ahead into the Future - Daito Manabe, Programmer/Artist
S2015E10
Weaving Memories in Clothing - Takao Matsumoto, Invisible Mender
S2015E11
The Human Touch - Shintaro Hayashi
S2015E14
Ebola: Knowledge is Power - Ayato Takada, Virologist
S2015E15
Beyond Fear Lies Hope - Atsuyuki Yamataka, Pediatric Surgeon
S2015E16
Demolishing Preconceptions - Hideki Ichihara, Construction Engineer
S2015E17
Special Edition: Cleaning Craftspeople
S2015E18
Deli Meals from the Heart - Keiji and Sumiko Sato, Supermarket Owners
S2015E19
Preserving Waterworks with Pride - Hisafumi Shogi, Waterworks Engineer
S2015E20
A Life in Clocks - Keiichi Matsuura, Clocksmith
S2015E21
Courageous Buyer, Passionate Salesman - Greengrocer, Teruaki Sugimoto
S2015E22
Tireless Devotion to Animals' Lives - Motokazu Hasuoka, Veterinarian
S2015E23
Bending Steel at Will - Koichi Kuzuhara, Line-heating Craftsman
S2015E24
Ikuko Nakamura, Home Care Dietitian
S2016E01
Treasures Lie at Your Feet - Paul Smither, Garden Designer
S2016E02
The Long Way is the Best Shortcut - Tadatoshi Takayama, Liver Surgeon
S2016E03
The God of Wagyu - Hidetoshi Kamada, Beef Cattle Farmer
S2016E04
Moving Structures with Heart - Kentaro Ishikawa - Hikiya Building Mover
S2016E05
Seeking the Ultimate in Hospitality - Hitoshi Ishihara, Chef
S2016E06
Keeping it Real for Housewives - Asako Imao, Editor-in-Chief
S2016E07
A Life in Each Encounter - Hideo Ito, Home-mover
S2016E08
Recovering the Joy of Eating - Tamami Koyama, Nurse
S2016E09
Propelling the Aerial Filming Revolution
S2016E10
Lessons for Life - Chieko Nojima, Childminder
S2016E11
Encounters Inspire Strength - Masamichi Yoshitsubaki, Disaster-relief Expert
S2016E12
Master of Airplane Safety - Yoshio Sugimoto, Aircraft Mechanic
S2016E13
Making Limbs That Walk with You - Fumio Usui: Prosthetic Limb Technician
S2016E14
The Town Holds the Answers - Eiji Teramoto, Civil Servant
S2016E15
A Place to be Yourself - Tadasuke Kato, Care Center Manager
S2016E16
Defying Convention - Hiroshi Michiwaki, Inventor
S2016E17
Protecting Mother and Child - Kazuhide Ogita, Obstetrician
S2016E18
Repair Done Right - The Koyama Brothers, Auto Mechanics
S2017E01
A Fish Seller's Spirit
S2017E02
Life in Light and Shadow
S2017E03
The Masters of Tsukiji Market
S2017E04
Renovating Buildings, Rejuvenating Communities
S2017E05
A Singular Path to Excellence
S2017E06
Bringing Terminal Patients Peace of Mind
S2017E07
Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light
S2017E08
Tofu Taught Me How to Live
S2017E09
One Story at a Time
S2017E10
The Men Who Build "Hope"
S2017E11
Opening New Paths to Save Young Lives
S2017E12
I'll Follow This Path
S2017E13
Beauty Flowering in the Heart
S2017E14
Fighting for Families' Futures
S2017E15
The Artisans Who Made a Luxury Train
S2017E16
Exploring the Mysteries of Life
S2017E17
Winning Big: Akira Matsumoto
S2018E01
The Joy of Walking, Once More
S2018E02
Taking Flight, Saving Lives
S2018E03
No Risk, No Fun
S2018E04
Always Joyful
S2018E05
Enchantment of the Oceans
S2018E06
Lacquer Is My Life: Noritake Sato, Lacquerer
S2018E07
Pull Out All the Stops
S2018E08
Passion in a Bowl
S2018E09
The Women of Ginza
S2018E10
Supporting Moms and Families: Shima Tassin, Household Helper
S2018E11
A Passion for Chocolate
S2018E12
The Joys of Uncertainty
S2018E13
Sorting Effects and Emotions: Masatomi Yokoo, Bereavement Cleaner
S2018E14
Crafting a New Tono Legend: Katsuhiko Tada, Farmer
S2018E15
Capturing Fleeting Lives: Satoshi Kuribayashi, Biological Ecology Photographer
S2018E16
We're Their Last Resort: Akihiro Yamamoto, Credit Union President
S2018E17
Walk in the Center of a Sunny Street: Yoko Shibata, Brand Producer
S2019E01
Shouldering Destiny, Innovating Kabuki: Ichikawa Ebizo, Kabuki Actor
S2019E02
Healing Wounded Families: Akemi Tomoda, Child Neurologist
S2019E03
To See Them Smile: Yukako Fukushima, Cosmetic Prosthesis Maker
S2019E04
Strength and Grace: Sadako Akashi, Breast Surgeon
S2019E05
Take Life at Your Own Pace: Tamaya Shobei, Karakuri Puppet Maker
S2019E06
A Career Built on Passion and Connections: Daisuke Honda, Department Store Buyer
S2019E07
Absolute Devotion: Isao Amano, Sushi Chef
S2019E08
Unleash the Inner Light: MIKIKO, Director & Choreographer
S2019E09
The Path of Conviction, Eliminating Medical Errors: Yoshimasa Nagao, Doctor/Patient Safety Department Supervisor
S2019E10
Limitless Bravery, Endless Innovation: Toichi Takahashi, Master Brewer
S2019E11
Following the Anko Road at Full Speed: Toshiyasu Obata, Japanese Sweets Artisan
S2019E12
Saving Lives in the Countryside: Akihide Kon, Emergency Physician
S2019E13
People Can Change From the Bottom Up: Tomo Okabe, Beautiful Butt Trainer
S2019E14
Tradition and Revolution: Two Kings of Curry
S2019E15
The Path of Meat, My Way: Yoshinobu Niiho, Meat Shop Owner
S2019E16
Through Hair, I Fashion Better Lives!: Takuya Takagi, Hair Stylist
S2019E17
Life as a Geisha: Ikuko Akasaka, Geisha
S2019E18
Climbing Higher - The World's Best Cleaning: Haruko Niitsu, Cleaner
S2019E19
Giving Electronics "Life" Until the Very End: Kazumi Imai, Electronics Shop Owner
S2019E20
Strength in Weakness: Taizo Shibano, Gelato Artisan
S2019E21
My Work Is Never Done: Miyuki Nishimura, Medical Instrument Developer
S2020E01
Giving Brings Hope: Ippei Torii, Foreign Worker Advocate
S2020E02
Knives Made with Heart and Soul: Katsumi Sakashita, Knife Sharpener
S2020E03
Aiming for the Point of Perfection: Hajime Yoneda, Chef
S2020E04
Supporting Families with a New Endeavor: Shima Tassin, Household Helper
S2020E05
Serving Joy - The Resolve of a Mother: Hiroe Higuchi, Hotel Executive Chef
S2020E06
Be Yourself, and Live with a Smile: Hideo Honda, Psychiatrist
S2020E07
To the Deep! 9 Days of Adventure: Shinkai 6500
S2020E08
The Children Have the Answers: Imoto Haruhisa, Maths Teacher
S2020E09
One Animal at a Time, One Step at a Time: Tamukai Kenichi, Veterinarian
S2020E10
Charmed by a Magical Flower: Washizawa Koji, Plant Breeder
S2020E11
A Career Built on Passion and Connections 2020: Honda Daisuke, Department Store Buyer
S2020E12
A Life That Shines From the Shoes Up: Hasegawa Yuya, Shoeshiner
S2020E13
Embracing Beauty as Self-Care: Kanzaki Megumi, Beautician
S2020E14
Fighting for Survival
S2020E15
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes
S2020E16
Enjoy Home Cooking with Professional Recipes 2
S2020E17
The Tale of Granny Mochi: Kuwata Misao
S2020E18
Starting a Rural Revolution: Iwasa Toru, Editor
S2020E19
A Savory Pancake Greater Than Its Parts: Ichii Kaoru, Okonomiyaki Chef
S2020E20
Always Stay Humble and True to Yourself: Shimada Yoshihiko, Western Cuisine Chef
S2020E21
New Seas for the Barefoot Captain: Tashiro Seiichiro, Fishing Boat Captain
S2020E22
The Battle Has Just Begun: Kasahara Kei, Infectious Disease Specialist
S2021E01
One Step Forward, Together: Sekine Shuichiro, Labor Union Manager
S2021E02
Living Life Feeling Alive: Hasegawa Hiroki, Fish Broker
S2021E03
Keeping Things Running: Omori Toru, Bus Driver
S2021E04
For a Dish That Will Fill Hearts with Wonder: Kawada Tomoya, Chinese Cuisine Chef
S2021E05
Picking Yourself Up to Carry Dreams: Take Yusuke, Garbage Collector
S2021E06
Alongside the Sky, Land, and Sheep: Sakai Shingo, Shepherd
S2021E07
Uncovering the Past Through Boundless Curiosity: Baba Ryoji, Restorer of Cultural Properties
S2021E08
The All-Or-Nothing Battle of the Lone Wolf: Saito Tomofumi, Italian Cuisine Chef
S2021E09
True Partnership: Kaida Hiroshi, Search and Rescue Dog Trainer
S2021E10
Do Something Anyone Can Do To the Fullest: Shingai Koichiro, Futon Craftsman
S2021E11
Seeds Always Sprout: Kobori Natsuka, Vegetable Buyer
S2021E12
A Cool Job Done by a Cool Man
S2021E13
Smiles in Every Drop: Saito Mayu, Winemaker
S2021E14
Forging Swords, Forging Oneself: Yoshihara Yoshindo, Katana Swordsmith
S2021E15
Caring for Each and Every Parcel: Nagasawa Kota, Delivery Driver
S2021E16
A Life-Changing Encounter: Hashimoto Kazue, Salesperson
S2021E17
Creation Is Life: Tsujimura Shiro, Ceramic Artist
S2021E18
It's Alright to Take a Detour in Life: Nishihara Kinzo, Patissier
S2022E01
In Pursuit of Self-Improvement: Akimasa Nakao, Pancreatic Surgeon
S2022E02
The Unstoppable Pursuit of the Perfect Tuna: Fukushima Kazuhiko, Bluefin Tuna Farmer
S2022E03
Guarding the Road of Life: Ueno Toshio, Traffic Guard
S2022E04
Put Your Heart Into Every Moment: Nakayama Yumiko, Airport Ground Staff
S2022E05
Fighting COVID-19 on the Frontlines: Takeda Shinhiro, ICU Doctor
S2022E06
Checking His Answers, All His Life: Kobayashi Toru, Garden Landscaper
S2022E07
Protecting the World with a Single Rope: Yamaguchi Takaharu, Civil Engineer
S2022E08
Risking Your Life, Recycling Life: Katagiri Kunio, Trap Hunter
S2022E09
This Is Where I Belong: Kawaguchi Kana, Social Entrepreneur
S2022E10
The Last Samurai of the Far North: Tanikawa Rokuya, Neurosurgeon
S2022E11
A Craftsman's Dream at 85: Iwai Makoto, Lathe Turner
S2022E12
A God Never Wastes Nor Abandons: Toyoshima Masanobu, Yakiniku Restaurant Employee
S2023E01
The Quiet Joy of Unsung Support: Onishi Toshio, Copy Editor
S2023E02
The Nameless Ace, Fighting on the Frontline: Narcotics Agent X
S2023E03
Making Little Wishes Heard: Sasaki Miwa, Child Life Specialist
S2023E04
Putting Pride and Passion Into Every Fish: Maeda Naoki, Fish Shop Owner
S2023E05
A Traveling Family, Keeping Spring Alive: Fujii Takaharu, Beekeeper
S2023E06
Never Wavering on His Path: Yamagishi Masaaki, Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
S2023E07
Two Masters of Cinema: Yamada Yoji and Yoshinaga Sayuri
S2024E01
A Tiny Universe in the Palm of Your Hand: Honda Tsuneyuki, Toy Developer
S2024E02
Making Barriers No Longer Barriers: Ochiai Yoichi, Researcher
S2024E03
Connecting the Heart to Hope: Yamamoto Takumi, Reconstructive Supermicrosurgeon
S2024E04
Vessels of Unbreakable Spirit: The Professionals of Noto
S2024E05
Stitching Wishes Together, Tailoring Myself: Murakami Rui, Shoe Repair Artisan
S2024E06
The Courage to Look at the Unseen Future: Baba Masataka, Architect
S2024E07
The Rising Sun of Cancer Treatment: Yasufuku Kazuhiro, Thoracic Surgeon
S2024E08
Behind the Scenes: Detective Conan - Aoyama Gosho, Manga Artist
S2025E01
Putting Himself Into Every Grain: Seki Tomoharu, Rice Farmer
S2025E02
Chasing Hope in Africa: Kumon Kazuko, Pediatrician
S2025E03
Going Beyond Three Stars: Kobayashi Kei, French Cuisine Chef
S2026E01
kensuke ushio: Letting the Music Just Be There
S2026E02
From the Kitchen, With Every Family in Her Heart: Kajiwara Masako, Supermarket Deli Dish Director