51.05 Mr. Sunday (ミスターサンデー)
Mr. Sunday・ミスターサンデー is Fuji TV’s flagship Sunday evening current-affairs program, combining investigative reporting, human-interest features, and live panel commentary. For Finbiz, the show offers accessible narratives on socio-economic trends that can humanise data-heavy presentations.
Broadcast Overview
- Network: Fuji Television Network (Fuji TV) with national affiliates under FNN.
- Timeslot: Sundays, 22:00–23:15 JST; extended editions air during major news cycles.
- Anchors: Veteran news anchor Seiji Miyane and Fuji TV announcers, with rotating commentators including academics and industry experts.
- Production Style:
- Blend of studio discussion and pre-recorded VTR packages.
- Frequent use of explanatory graphics and on-screen text tailored for mass audiences.
- Live crossovers to field reporters for breaking events.
Segments Finbiz Teams Should Watch
| Segment | Insight | Application |
|---|---|---|
| 特集 (Feature Stories) | Deep dives into labour issues, consumer sentiment, and policy changes. | Source anecdotal narratives and vox-pop quotes for empathy-driven deck sections. |
| 緊急ライブ (Breaking Live) | Rapid response coverage during natural disasters or corporate crises. | Use as case studies in crisis communications playbooks or scenario planning decks. |
| サンデー調査隊 (Sunday Investigation) | Data-backed investigative pieces with surveys and infographics. | Reuse survey framing and visual styles for Finbiz storyboards; cite Fuji TV when adapting graphics. |
Access & Archival Notes
- Official Site: Fuji TV - Mr.サンデー
- Catch-Up Streaming: Available via FOD Premium and Tver for a limited window; screen grabs require Fuji TV approval before public distribution.
- Social Clips: Short digests published on YouTube and social platforms offer quick hooks for storytelling decks.
Related Notes
- 51.03 Nikkei (日本経済新聞) — pair Mr. Sunday human-interest angles with Nikkei data for balanced narratives.
- 51.02 Gaia no Yoake — contrast Fuji TV’s general audience framing with TV Tokyo’s business-first lens.
- 51.01 The Cambrian Palace — use when mapping a spectrum of Japanese economic storytelling formats.