Makeover! Dramatic Before & After (2002)
Japan's landmark home renovation documentary, transforming real viewers' troubled homes into modern, livable spaces since 2002.
Makeover! Dramatic Before & After - Series Information
- Original Title: 大改造!!劇的ビフォーアフター
- First Air Year: 2002
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Documentary
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (60 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 4
- Number of Episodes: 384
- Status: Returning Series
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Networks: tv asahi
- Alternative Titles: 超级全能住宅改造王 (CN), 全能住宅改造王 (TW), The Before and After (US), 瀛宅大改造 (HK), That'S a DRAMATIC CHANGE! (JP)
- Production Companies: Jump, ABC
- Production Countries: Japan
Makeover! Dramatic Before & After - Plot
Japanese home reform. Homes are chosen from viewers who write in explaining unique problems, like small space, broken or damaged home, no bathroom, no insulation, too old, not elderly friendly, etc. The show showcases some of the worst living conditions before, then goes through a reformation to modernize the home and meet the needs of the owners. Alias name is "Before After"
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Makeover! Dramatic Before & After - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Eguchi Tomomi
- George Tokoro
- Otoha
- Ryo Kimura
- Keiko Toda
- Yoshihiko Hosoda
- Chiemi Hori
- Atsushi Watanabe
- Takehiro Kimoto
Makeover! Dramatic Before & After - FAQs
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What is Makeover! Dramatic Before & After about?
The series follows the dramatic renovation of real Japanese homes selected from viewer submissions. Homeowners describe unique problems — cramped spaces, structural damage, lack of insulation, or accessibility issues — and professional architects transform these struggling properties into modern, functional living spaces.
How many seasons does Makeover! Dramatic Before & After have?
The series has 4 main seasons plus a specials collection. Season 1 contains 138 episodes, Season 2 has 8 episodes, Season 3 is the largest with 206 episodes, and Season 4 has 32 episodes, alongside 16 special episodes, totaling 384 episodes overall.
Is Makeover! Dramatic Before & After still airing in 2025?
Yes, Makeover! Dramatic Before & After is still an active series. It holds a 'Returning Series' status and remains in production as of 2025, making it one of Japan's longest-running home renovation documentary programs, having aired continuously since its debut in 2002.
Who are the main cast members of this series?
The series features Eguchi Tomomi, George Tokoro, Otoha, Ryo Kimura, Keiko Toda, Yoshihiko Hosoda, Chiemi Hori, Atsushi Watanabe, and Takehiro Kimoto as part of its regular and recurring on-screen talent across its long broadcast run.
What network airs Makeover! Dramatic Before & After in Japan?
The series airs on TV Asahi, one of Japan's major national broadcast networks. It is produced by Jump and ABC, and has been a staple of Japanese television programming since 2002, drawing consistent audiences with its emotionally resonant home transformation stories.
How are homes selected for renovation on this show?
Homes are chosen from viewer submissions in which residents describe their unique living challenges, such as extremely small spaces, structural damage, absent bathrooms, poor insulation, or homes that are not accessible for elderly occupants. The most compelling cases are selected for full architectural renovation.
What language is Makeover! Dramatic Before & After in?
The series is produced entirely in Japanese, reflecting its origins as a domestic TV Asahi production. It is also known internationally under alternative titles including The Before and After in the US, 超级全能住宅改造王 in China, 全能住宅改造王 in Taiwan, and 瀛宅大改造 in Hong Kong.
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