Ceremonial Officiator(1996)

Ceremonial Officiator is a Japanese drama following Ryuhei Oyamada, a driven housing company manager who faces an unexpected career pivot. After completing a major project, he's reassigned to lead the Ceremonial Services Department—a role he initially dismisses as a demotion. His new responsibilities involve organizing weddings and funerals for company employees, work he finds beneath his ambitions. As Ryuhei navigates the emotional complexity of his duties, he discovers the profound human connections woven through these ceremonial moments. Through conflicts and unexpected encounters, he gradually transforms his perspective, learning that this unconventional position holds genuine meaning. The series traces his journey from reluctant acceptance to genuine appreciation, revealing how life's most significant transitions deserve care and dignity.