Unleashing the Magic of Japanese Soccer: The Mastermind Behind Fuji TV’s Unbeatable Legacy Reveals All in ‘Football TV ~ Behind the Scenes of Soccer Broadcasts to Enjoy the World Cup Even More ~’ – Out Now
He made “Me! Me! Me! Me!” popular,
The author who created Fuji TV’s “undefeated myth” talks about the miracles and trajectory of the J.League soccer over the past 20 years!
If Fuji TV broadcasts the game, the Japanese team will not lose.
Author Jun Murasha, who created this “unbeatable myth,” looks back on the “hot era” of Japanese soccer, which was filled with upheaval, including the tragedy in Doha, the miracle in Miami, the joy in Johor Bahru, and the 2002 World Cup match between Japan and Russia, which recorded the highest audience rating of all time, at 66.1%. He also explains the behind-the-scenes stories of famous matches, the true faces of players and coaches that were not reported, and the broadcasting business.
This must-read book for soccer fans, featuring famous programs such as “Serie A Digest,” “Sanma’s Heaven and Hell,” and “Sports!”, has been revived as “Football TV” with additions, corrections, and a wealth of visuals.
*This book is a reprint of “Behind the Scenes of Soccer Broadcasts to Enjoy the World Cup Even More” (Kadokawa SSC Shinsho), published in 2014. The clubs, organization names, numbers, etc. of the managers and players are those from 2014.
[Features of this book]
*A look behind the scenes at the FIFA World Cup TV broadcast.
*Full of previously unreported stories and revealing the true faces of the players and coaches who have led the J.League.
* Powerful visuals by Japan Football Hall of Fame photographer Imai Kyoji.
*Contains a wealth of detailed explanations about the broadcasting business.
*The rhythmic writing makes it easy to read and perfect as an aperitif while watching the FIFA World Cup.
This is a must-have book for those who want to enjoy the World Cup to the fullest as the World Cup qualifiers begin. It is a gem of a book dedicated to all soccer fans, as well as those who enjoy watching soccer and those interested in live broadcasting and program production!
table of contents
Chapter 1: Behind the scenes of game broadcasts and the work of TV stations
Chapter 2: The TV Industry Rhapsody Surrounding the World Cup
Chapter 3: Television continued to report on the growth of the Japanese national team
Chapter 4 How to create an original soccer program
Chapter 5: Producing documentary programs that weave history
Chapter 6: The beloved soccer players I met while making the show
[Author Profile]
Kiyoshi Murakoso
Joined Fuji Television in 1983.
He has been involved in soccer program production since before the founding of the J.League. He is a director and producer.
Editor-in-chief of “Sport!”. Major programs he has produced include “Serie A Digest,” “Sanma’s Heaven and Hell,” “Soccer Boy,” “J.League Super Play Awards,” “SPO-COM,” “Data Calcio,” “Sports Wave,” “Professional Soccer News,” and “Monday Football (Manft).”
Major broadcast productions include the 1998 France World Cup Asia Region 3rd Qualifier Match Japan vs Iran (Johor Bahru’s joy), the 2002 Japan-Korea World Cup Japan vs Russia (the highest soccer audience rating in history at 66.1%), and the 2001 Confederations Cup Uniform & International Video Production.
[Book summary]
Title: Football TV
Subtitle: Behind the Scenes of Soccer Broadcasts to Make the World Cup Even More Enjoyable
Author: Jun Murasha
Release date: September 24, 2024
Price: 1,760 yen (tax included)
Format: 192 pages, softcover
ISBN：978-4-434-34431-2
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