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Drama: Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia's Case Files (English title)
Romaji: Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou
Japanese: ビブリア古書堂の事件手帖
Director: Hiroaki Matsuyama, Shogo Miyaki
Writer: En Mikami (novel), Tomoko Aizawa, Kaeko Hayafune
Network: Fuji TV
Episodes: 11
Release Date: January 14 - March 25, 2013
Runtime: Monday 21:00-22:09
TV Ratings: 11.3% (weekly average)
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Shioriko Shinokawa runs an old book shop in Kamakura. Shioriko is pretty, but she can't get along with strangers. She does possess vast knowledge about old books. When Shioriko talks about those old books, she becomes louder and more passionate. Shioriko then unties the mysteries and secrets from various old books ....

Notes

Based on the "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou" novels written by En Mikami. The series features seven separate volumes:
1. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou～Shioriko san to Kimyona Kyakujin tachi" (published March 25, 2011 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
2. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 2～Shioriko san to Nazomeku Nichijou" (published October 25, 2011 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
3. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 3～Shioriko san to Kienai Kizuna" (published June 23, 2012 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
4. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 4～Shioriko san to Futatsu no Kao” (published February 22, 2013 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
5. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 5～Shioriko san to Tsunagari no Toki” (published January 24, 2014 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
6. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 6～Shioriko san to Meguru Sadame” (published December 25, 2014 by ASCII Media Works, Inc)
7. "Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou 7～Shioriko san to Hatenai Butai” (published February 25, 2017 by ASCII Media Works, Inc).
Related titles:
1. Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia's Case Files | Biblia Koshodou no Jiken Techou (Fuji TV / 2013)
2. The Antique | Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techou (2018)

Cast



Ayame Goriki	Akira	Kei Tanaka	Kosuke Suzuki	Hiromi Kitagawa
Shioriko Shinokawa	Daisuke Goura	Kikuya Kasai	Akio Fujinami	Natsumi Yokota



Jesse Lewis	Erina Mizuno	Reina Triendl	Risa Naito	Keiko Matsuzaka
Fumiya Shinokawa	Nao Kosuge	Aya Sasaki	Sayaka Hashimoto	Eri Goura



Katsumi Takahashi	Narumi Yasuda
Hajime Shida	Chieko Shinokawa

Additional Cast Members:

Kodai Asaka - ep.2,6
Shido Nakamura - ep.3
Eriko Sato - ep.3
Kaname Endo - ep.3
Ryouhei Ohnuma - ep.3
Yoko Moriguchi - ep.4
Yuki Imai - ep.4
Rie Minemura - ep.4
Hiroshi Okochi - ep.4
Rolly - ep.4
Ei Morisako - ep.5
Atsuko Anami - ep.5
Haruna Yabuki - ep.5
Nana Asakawa - ep.5
Tetsuya Sugaya - ep.5
Arata Iura - ep.7
Denden - ep.7
Ryunosuke Hashino - ep.7
Shuji Kashiwabara - ep.8
Shiro Sano - ep.8,10
Koji Ookura - ep.8
Yoshinori Okada - ep.8
Yoshihiro Nozoe - ep.8
Jin Shirasu - ep.8
Kotoha Hiroyama - ep.8
Syo Oyamada - ep.8
Akiko Yada - ep.9
Kazuko Kato - ep.9
Miyuki Matsuda - ep.10,11
Megumi Yokoyama - ep.10,11
Kei Sunaga - ep.10
Tatsuo Nadaka - ep.10

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Episode Ratings

Episode	Date	Ratings (Kanto Region)
01	01/14/2013	14.3%
02	01/21/2013	12.2%
03	01/28/2013	12.0%
04	02/04/2013	11.6%
05	02/11/2013	11.5%
06	02/18/2013	11.7%
07	02/25/2013	10.2%
08	03/04/2013	10.4%
09	03/11/2013	11.5%
10	03/18/2013	11.1%
11	03/25/2013	8.1%
Average		11.3%

Source: Video Research, Ltd.

Comments

Jay Quintana Jan 06 2018 8:45 pm Who would have thought a show about old books would be so binge-able?

Ace Oct 13 2014 5:41 pm As a bibliophile I applaud this show. I wish they'd have done more. I was sad to see the end of the series. The only thing that I remember seeing Akira in was as his bombastic, exuberant GTO character. But he was really good as the more subdued Daisuke. Ayame as Shioriko was a pretty spot-on fit. But mostly I think in the end it was the script that kept me watching. Shioriko was a really interesting character.

Bob Abooey Jan 24 2014 3:43 pm okok, you're wrong about the lead actress not being beautiful. But that's your subjective view just like a painting. One person may find van Gogh's Starry Night childish while another will think it's one of Man's top 5 paintings of all time. I know MANY non-Japanese guys and men who are instantly drawn to Gouriki's beauty. You're right about her not having a generic looking Japanese look and that her look is unique. I read this on another blog here on AsianWiki, and i agree with what that person said saying her look AND presence is similar to Audrey Hepburn for a Japanese actress.

as for the drama, imo, it's one of the best Asian dramas i've seen. Each story is written brilliantly. The characters are perfect for their parts. I like the settings, the cuts and editing and that it gives you, the audience, a chance to get involved at what the mystery behind each story's predicament is all about before Gouriki's character explains her theory on the matter.

okok May 03 2013 6:33 am The drama is great very informative. Clockwork Orange one of my all time favorite movie and I didnt know that in the book it has different ending, first i didnt think what this drama tell is right but then I search OMG the drama is right and they are right stanley kubrik gets all the credits for this one and burgess didnt. They also mention famous writer like fujiko fujio ( doraemon creator ) and Edogawa Rampo. I even search cheburashuka and it is real. Probably the most informative drama japan has produce. Pawn Stars should hire the her as their books expert LOL.

The female lead maybe not be fantastic actress but has this big AURA and huge screen presence, her face is unique not GENERIC JAPANESE FACE which is good. This may sound stupid but I will not be surprised if one day I see him in some international film, hollywood casting directors didnt look for acting talent but their screen presence, BTW screen presence dont mean good looking( and I didnt find this girl beautiful ).

Kill bill 3 is in the plan chiaki kuriyama version 2? dead looks? probably.

what?? May 02 2013 1:37 am I thought the actress is yu aoi LOL.

The drama is different especially in the first episode the part where the main characters says "I love old books, not just because of the story inside, but because as they passed hand to hand....that writes its own story too" THEN a superb music comes the camera fading out books falling from the shelves. Brilliant directing!!!

11bravo Mar 30 2013 10:39 am Quirky series, a lot of fun, and informative. Hope there will be a season 2.

sharonheart Mar 29 2013 3:11 am It's an amazing series ! Started watching since Ayame was there, and from experience I know, she never doesn dramas which are not worth it. And it's proven once more. This drama will keep you hooked on till the very last. Even a drama about books could be so interesting ......

May Mar 03 2013 6:07 pm I want Jesse as the main character TT_TT

Vea Feb 14 2013 1:45 am Okay, so Jesse is in this drama... but he's not the main character I see.. guguggu

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