Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4: A moving story that delves deep into the business world

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4": The challenges and successes of Asia's charismatic business leaders

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4" is a TV anime series that aired on NHK BS1 from November 7, 2014 to February 13, 2015. The series uses a unique format that combines animation and live-action footage to tell the success stories of Asia's charismatic business leaders. The original story was written by Hirokane Kenshi, who also did the original drawings for the animated parts. Each episode is 29 minutes long, and the series consists of eight episodes, providing viewers with deep insight and inspiration.

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Each episode of the series will feature a different Asian business leader, sharing their business strategies and secrets to success. Below is a summary of each episode:

Episode 1: Understanding "what Chinese people really think" - Wang Zhenghua (Spring & Autumn Group) (2014/11/07)

Wang Zhenghua (70), chairman of Spring Group, China's largest travel agency, is known as an expert in understanding the true feelings of Chinese people. Thirty years ago, at a time when free movement of individuals was difficult, he predicted the arrival of an era of individual travel, and continued to create travel products that stimulated curiosity, dominating the domestic and overseas travel markets. Seeing that the next goal for ordinary people would be to visit Japan, he opened a series of air routes to Ibaraki, Takamatsu, Saga, and Osaka in 2010. We will take a closer look at his strategy, which he believes will lead to an ever-increasing admiration for Japan despite the deterioration of Japan-China relations.

Episode 2: There's a chance for success in the "Frontier Market" - Oh Se-young (Korea) (2014/11/14)

There is a man who has made it possible to manufacture and sell domestic cars in Laos, one of the poorest countries in the world. He is Chairman Oh Se-young (51), CEO of Korean company Korao. After failing in business in Vietnam, Oh came to Laos with his back against the wall. What he discovered was a flexible business method that quickly grasped and adapted to the rapidly changing needs of the frontier market. We will look at the vitality of Oh Se-young, who is leading the Laotian economy by taking on the fierce energy of people seeking prosperity head on.

Episode 3: Saving Lives with "Cheap Medicines" - Salman Rahman (Beximco Pharmaceuticals) (2015/01/09)

The driving force behind Bangladesh's unknown pharmaceutical powerhouse is Salman Rahman, CEO of Beximco Pharmaceuticals. It all started with the tragic reality he witnessed right after independence. Many lives were lost because people could not afford medicine even when they got sick. Rahman has been making cheap medicines using his own unique method and delivering them to the poor. Furthermore, he hopes to develop the pharmaceutical industry into a core industry in Bangladesh by strengthening ties between companies, thereby enriching the people. We will explore Rahman's philosophy of wanting to protect people's lives through business.

Episode 4: From "Competition" to "Collaboration" - Seung Hyun-chan (Hands Corporation) (2015/01/16)

South Korea is a fiercely competitive society where failure is hard to recover from, as the country continues to grow its global presence. A manager who "treats his employees like family and does not lay off employees" is currently attracting attention in this country. He is Seung Hyun-chan (37), chairman of Hands Corporation, a global manufacturer of automobile wheels. From a management style that "brings out the potential of employees through competition" to a management style that "brings about innovation through cooperation between employees." We take a closer look at the challenges faced by this young manager who is breathing fresh air into the Korean business world.

Episode 5: "ASEAN's Leap Forward" Together with Japan - Wickrom Chromadit (Amata Corporation) (2015/01/26)

Wikrom Kromadit (61), CEO of Amata, a Thai development company that builds industrial parks throughout ASEAN, has built strong relationships of trust by providing attentive after-sales service to Japanese companies that struggle with business practices and language barriers. Wikrom envisions a future in which ASEAN will achieve remarkable growth as a driving force in the global economy, leveraging its strong ties with Japanese companies. We take a closer look at the skills of the business leaders who will be driving the ASEAN Economic Community, which will be launched in 2015.

Episode 6: Aiming for the world at the "Crossroads of East and West" - Ahmet Zorlu (Vester) (2015/01/30)

Turkey is a crossroads connecting Asia and Europe. Companies are flocking to the country as a manufacturing base, drawing attention to it. Ahmet Zorlu is the driving force behind expanding home appliance manufacturer Vestel to the second largest share of the European television market, surpassing both Japanese and European manufacturers. With a strategy that takes advantage of its position at the "crossroads of East and West," the country has successfully taken advantage of the customs union in the EU. It has also expanded its trading sphere to neighboring countries such as the Middle East, which share a similar culture. We take a closer look at the strategies of Turkish managers as they navigate new trade paths at this economic crossroads.

Episode 7: Let's create a "Japan boom" in Asia - Tan Pasakornatti (Ichitan Group) (2015/02/06)

Thai man Tan Pasakornnathi is the man behind turning Japanese food into Asia's favourite food. He heads the beverage manufacturer Ichitan Group. After visiting Japan many times, inspired by manga, he decided to start a Japanese food business. To get the public to understand Japanese food, which was once out of reach for most people, he adopted an unconventional strategy: "changing the taste" of Japanese food, which was previously bland. He overcame opposition from Japanese people and was a huge success, sparking a Japanese food boom. His newly developed "sweet" green tea was also a big hit. We take a closer look at the management philosophy behind this boom.

Episode 8: "Genuine" Wine to the World - Judy Chan (Grace Vineyards) (2015/02/13)

There is a winery manager in China whose skills are recognized by wine connoisseurs around the world. She is Judy Chang (37), CEO of Grace Vineyards. She was put in charge of management by her father at the age of 24, and what she saw firsthand was a world filled with counterfeits. Chang has earned trust through her strict focus on quality, and in 2011 achieved the great feat of winning a silver medal at an international competition. We take a closer look at the management skills of this young woman, who strives to "deliver real wine to the world" in China, where counterfeits are rampant.

Commentary

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4" is an anime/documentary program that uses animated reenactments and live-action footage such as interviews to uncover the secrets of the growth of Asia's charismatic business leaders. Each episode details the business leaders' business strategies and secrets to success, providing viewers with deep insight and inspiration. This series is recommended not only for those interested in business, but also for those interested in Asian culture and economy.

cast

・Kousaku Shima/Tomoyuki Morikawa ・Narrator/Koichiro Kotani

subtitle

・1/ Understanding the “true feelings of Chinese people” – Wang Zhenghua (Spring & Autumn Group) (2014/11/07)
・2/ There is a chance for success in the “frontier market” ~ Oh Se-young (Korea) (2014/11/14)
・3/ Saving lives with “cheap medicines” – Salman Rahman (Beximco Pharmaceuticals) (2015/01/09)
・4/From "Competition" to "Collaboration" - Seung Hyun-chan (Hands Corporation) (2015/01/16)
・5/"ASEAN's Leap Forward" Together with Japan - Wicrom Chromadit (Amata Corporation) (2015/01/26)
・6/Aim for the world at the "Crossroads of East and West" ~ Ahmet Zorlu (Vester) (2015/01/30)
・7/Let's create a "Japan boom" in Asia ~ Tan Pasakornatti (Ichitan Group) (2015/02/06)
・8/ "Genuine" wine to the world - Judy Chan (Grace Vineyards) (2015/02/13)

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Birth ・Lyrics by Shiho Ochi ・Composition by Koichi Tabo ・Arrangement by Koichi Tsutaya, Koichi Tabo ・Singer by Superfly

・ED1
・Wildflower
Lyrics by Shiho Ochi, Composition by Koichi Tabo, Arrangement by Koichi Tsutaya, Basic Arrangement by Koichi Tabo, Singer by Superfly

Ratings and Recommendations

"Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4" is a unique series that tells the story of Asian business leaders at the crossroads of business and culture. Each episode offers viewers new perspectives and inspiration, making it extremely valuable for anyone interested in business and economics. The format, which combines animation and live-action footage, is also visually very appealing, helping viewers understand the story more deeply.

Particularly impressive is the challenges each entrepreneur faced and the strategies they used to overcome them. Each episode offers viewers deep insight into the travel market from Wang Zhenghua, the venture into frontier markets from Oh Se Young, pharmaceutical supply innovation from Salman Rahman, employee-focused management from Seung Hyun Chang, Wikrom Kromadit's contribution to the ASEAN economy, Ahmet Zorlu's strategy for East-West trade, Tan Parthakonnattee's creation of a Japanese food boom, and Judy Chan's commitment to wine quality.

This series is highly recommended for anyone interested in business, as well as Asian culture and economics. Each episode can be enjoyed independently, so you can start watching from a specific episode. In addition, the theme songs "Birth" and "Wildflower" by Superfly are important elements that enhance the atmosphere of the series, making the viewing experience even more rich.

Overall, "Kosaku Shima's Asia Success Story Season 4" is a unique and fascinating series that tells the story of Asian business leaders at the crossroads of business and culture. It offers viewers new perspectives and inspiration, and is extremely valuable for anyone interested in business and economics. We recommend that you give it a watch.