TV series
Fake News
2018, Japanese, on NHK G. Created by Yoshiharu Sasaki.
Itsuki Shinonome is sent to the internet media department from a major newspaper. Chief Editor Kanji Usami assigns her a story involving green caterpillars being found in instant food. A man who posted about the caterpillars in his instant food on social media appears in front of her. A fight between companies eventually draws in Itsuki Shinonome.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 45 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Episode 2
Aired 27 October 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 20 October 2018
- Last aired
- 27 October 2018
- Network
- NHK G
- Original title
- フェイクニュース あるいはどこか遠くの戦争の話
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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Fake News: quick answers
Is Fake News worth watching?
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How many seasons of Fake News are there?
Fake News has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 45 minutes each.
Is Fake News finished?
Yes. Fake News ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Fake News on?
Fake News isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Fake News parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Fake News?
If you liked Fake News, try Foyle's War, Kolchak: The Night Stalker, Earth: Final Conflict.
Who created Fake News?
Fake News was created by Yoshiharu Sasaki and stars Keiko Kitagawa, Daichi Kaneko, Kento Nagayama.