Shopping Hero
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Shopping Hero, also known as Tsuhan-Man, is a Japanese comedic television drama. Eleven episodes were created and broadcast on TV Asahi, from July 5, 2002 to September 20, 2002.
[edit] Plot
The show centers around Makuto, a mild-mannered businessman who works for Paradise Corporation. Makuto is unable to confess his true feelings to his coworker, Yuka. She works as the queen of shopping on Paradise Corporation's show and is late for broadcasting. To save the show, Makuto appears as Shopping Hero and thus a legend is born. His performance is a great success, he's forced to do this weekly and his identity remains hidden amongst his peers. During his product presentation, he is able to pitch his product and teach a life lesson to his audience.