The original TV drama, “The Oliver Dog (Gosh!!),” captivated audiences with its bizarre premise. Oliver, a police dog supposedly descended from the legendary Rudolf, is portrayed as a chain-smoking, drinking, womanizing, old man in a dog costume with a chronic runny nose. Odagiri Joe’s portrayal of this character is as unconventional as it gets.
This distinctive storyline propelled the show to international fame. Season 2, which aired in 2022, ranked number one worldwide on Twitter (now X) and garnered critical acclaim, including the Grand Prix in the One-Out Drama category and the galaxy Award Monthly Award at the Tokyo Drama Award 2022.The series earned widespread recognition both domestically and internationally.
