Posts Categorized: Japanese Dramas

Jun 17 2026

Oji Suzuka, Goro Inagaki, and Koyuki cast in TV Tokyo drama “Legal Beat”

Oji Suzuka, Goro Inagaki, and Koyuki are cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Legal Beat.” The original screenplay follows a law firm that employs characters played by Oji Suzuka, Goro Inagaki, and Koyuki. Oki Suzuka will play lead character Sora Taichi. He had a difficult time finding a law firm that would hire him because of his stutter. Yet, he can speak without stuttering when he talks over a rap beat. Goro Inagaki will play senior lawyer Hideyuki Hoshi and Koyuka will play law firm director Asumi Yukimura.

“Legal Beat” will first air July 24, 2026 in Japan.

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Jun 10 2026

Riisa Naka cast in Fuji TV drama “Tokyo Middle 30”

Riisa Naka is cast in Fuji TV drama series “Tokyo Middle 30.” Drama series is a remake of 2020 Chinese drama series “Nothing But Thirty.” The screenplay adaptation, written by Ayako Kitagawa (“My Second Aoharu,” will shift the ages of the three lead female characters from 30 to 35, the so called mid-30’s generation. For “Tokyo Middle 30,” Riisa Naka will play Maki Sukura. She hoped to become a successful businesswoman as a high school student, but she became a housewife. She then meets her two best friends from her high school days.

“Tokyo Middle 30” will first air July 22, 2026 in Japan.

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Jun 9 2026

Main trailer and poster for Netflix drama “Human Vapor”

Main trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Human Vapor” starring UTA, Shun Oguri, & Yu Aoi. The epic scale of the drama series is revealed in that filming took place over an 8 month period (September, 2024 – April, 2025) and location scouting selected more than 1000 places and over 120 places were used for filming. Filming also took place in front of Tokyo Station, with the area completely blocked during filming. That was the first time ever the area in front of Tokyo Station was blocked off for filming.

“Human Vapor” will be available to stream from July 2, 2026.

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Jun 2 2026

Yuki Uchida and Takuto Teranishi cast in Fuji TV drama “Last Note”

Yuki Uchida and Takuto Teranishi are cast in Fuji TV drama series “Last Note.” The original screenplay for “Last Note,” is written by Tomomi Matoba (“Fishbowl Wives“). In “Last Note,” a life changing romance takes place between a 49 year old woman played by Yuki Uchida and a 30 year old man.

“Last Note” first airs July 9, 2026 in Japan (takes over Fuji TV’s Thursday 10PM time slot after “The Secret Kitchen“).

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May 27 2026

Main cast announced for movie “The Roundup 5”

Main cast announced for sequel action film “The Roundup 5.” Now cast for the film are Ma Dong-Seok, Kim Jae-Young, Seo Hyun-Woo, Lee Hak-Joo, Baek Hyun-Jin, and Kim Min-Ho. Ma Dong-Seok will play lead character Ma Suk-Do. His character, which has appeared in all five movie that started with “The Outlaws,” is a tough nose detective. All other announced actors will play new characters. Kim Jae-Young will play Lee Gang-Tae. He is a ruthless villain and will do anything to get what he wants. Seo Hyun-Woo will play Detective Go Young-Min. He works on the same team as Ma Suk-Do. Lee Hak-Joo will play Han Sang-Gu. He assists Lee Gang-Tae in his criminal endeavors.

Filming for the movie began May 24, 2026.

May 25 2026

Manami Higa cast in NTV drama “First Cry”

Manami Higa is cast in NTV drama series “First Cry.” The drama series features an original screenplay by Hideya Hamada (“Themis’ Uncertain Court“). For Manami Higa, “First Cry” marks her first time starring in a prime time drama series on NTV. In “First Cry,” Manami Higa will play OB-GYN Aki Mitsui. She leads a secret team that is formed to help pregnant mothers who have nowhere to go for help.

“First Cry” will first air July, 2026 in Japan.

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May 24 2026

Rena Tanaka and Yuta Furukawa cast NTV-YTV drama “Shinai Naru Otto e”

Rena Tanaka and Yuta Furukawa are cast NTV-YTV drama series “Shinai Naru Otto e.” The suspense filled screenplay is written by Erika Toyama (“Forbidden to Love“). In “Shinai Naru Otto e,” Rena Tanaka and Yuta Furukawa will play a married couple. What the public doesn’t know about their marriage, is that the wife Maiko Sakai is obsessed with her husband Yuichi Sakai and controlling over him. Maiko Sakai mysteriously dies the day after Yuichi Sakai asks for a divorce. Yuichi Sakai investigates her death.

“Yuichi Sakai” will first air July, 2026 in Japan.

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May 22 2026

Lee Joon-Gi cast in Fuji TV-Channel A drama “Kidnap Game”

Lee Joon-Gi is cast in Fuji TV-Channel A drama series “Kidnap Game” starring Kentaro Sakaguchi. The drama series is co-produced by production teams from Japan (Fuji TV), South Korea (Simstory), and Hong Kong (MakerVille). The screenplay will revolve around people from seven Asian cities: Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Naha, and Manila. A family member from those cities are kidnapped and the victim’s family receive an email to participate in a survival game to save them. Only one person can be saved. Lee Joon-Gi will play Han Ki-Ju. He retired from his career as a surgeon, but, after his daughter is kidnapped, he takes part in the game to save her.

“Kidnap Game” will first air October, 2026.

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May 19 2026

Yuta Tamamori is cast in TV Asahi drama “My Fiction”

Yuta Tamamori is cast in TV Asahi drama series “My Fiction.” The screenplay is written by Junpei Yamaoka (“Marriage Hunter“). For actor Yuta Tamamori, he will return to a TV Asahi drama series for the first time in 4 years. The drama series will revolve around main character Masaki Igawa played by Yuta Tamamori. He wakes up from a coma and finds that there is a person impersonating him and other people seem to have no memories of him.

“My Fiction” will first air July 5, 2026 in Japan.

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May 14 2026

Yu Aoi cast in TBS drama “T-shirt ga Kawaku made”

Yu Aoi is cast in TBS drama series “T-shirt ga Kawaku made.” The original screenplay is written by Miku Ubukata (“Where does the Sea Begin“). Story for “T-shirt ga Kawaku made” will revolve around two couples whose happy lives suddenly collapses after an accident. Yui Aoi will play Sakiko. She is a wife and also editor of a wedding magazine.

“T-shirt ga Kawaku made” will first air July, 2026 in Japan (takes over TBS’ Friday 10 PM time slot after “Tagusari Brothers“).

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