Kanata Hongo is cast in live-action Fuji TV drama series “Love Concierge” (“Love Hotel no Ueno-san”). The drama series is based on manga series “Rabuho no Ueno-san” by Ueno and Hakase.
In the upcoming drama series, Kanata Hongo will play main character Mr. Ueno. He works as a concierge at the love hotel “Gotanda Kingdom” and helps people with issues about love.
“Love Concierge” will stream on Fuji TV FOD from December 1, 2016 and air on Fuji TV from January, 2017 on Wednesdays.
Rina Kawaei, Kana Kurashina, Shihori Kanjiya, Sei Matobu, Yuriko Ono and Akane Hotta are cast in Fuji TV TWO drama series “Kanjo Hachi Gosen.” The drama series consists of 6 stories/episodes with each of the ladies starring in an individual episode. Their stories are also connected. Screenplay is based on novel “Kanjo Hachi Gosen” by Tomomi Hatano (published October, 2015 by Shodensha).
“Kanjo Hachi Gosen” first airs January 15, 2017 in Japan.
Teaser poster added for upcoming WOWOW drama series “Rakuen” starring Yukie Nakama. Drama series is based on 2007 novel “Rakuen” by Miyuki Miyabe.
In addition, supporting cast members for the drama series has been revealed. Supporting cast members announced include Hitomi Kuroki, Kaho, Kaoru Kobayashi, Miyuki Matsuda, Nobuaki Kaneko, Koji Ishizaka, Naomi Nishida, Masahiro Komoto, Shugo Oshinari & Tomoya Maeno.
“Rakuen” first airs January, 2017 in Japan.
Ryo Matsuda, Shuto Miyazaki (‘Unknown Number!!!’), Shintaro Anzai, Tomoru Akazawa, Hisanori Sato, Ren Ozawa, Mario Kuroba, Ryousuke Ikeoka and Tomoki Hirose are all cast in upcoming NTV drama series “Dansui!” The drama series is based on webcomic “Dansui!” by Tatsuya Kiuchi. Story for “Dansui!” revolves around a high school male swimming club with only 3 members. The 3 members attempt to recruit more members.
“Dansui!” first airs January, 2017 in Japan.
Manami Higa is cast in upcoming WOWOW drama series “Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku.” Also cast in the drama series are Kyoko Hasegawa, Dai Watanabe, Mokomichi Hayami & Renji Ishibashi. The drama series is based on novel 2010 novel “Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku” by Maha Harada. Drama series has Manami Higa playing main character Kotoha Ninomiya. She deals with a transfer from general affairs to the PR department at a confection company. In addition, the man she holds secret feelings for and she has known for years is now getting married to another woman. At his wedding ceremony, she becomes inspired by a speech writer.
“Honjitsu wa, Ohigara mo Yoku” will first air January 14, 2017 in Japan.
Nao Matsushita is cast in Fuji TV drama SP “Tokumei Shikikan Goma Ayaka.” Also cast in the drama special are Ryohei Suzuki, Goro Inagaki, Yuya Uchida, Masanobu Takashima, Kohei Otomo, Mackenyu & Naoto Takenaka. The drama special is based on 2014 novel “Keishicho Sosa Nika Goma Ayaka Tokumei Shikikan” by Masashi Kajinaga.
In “Tokumei Shikikan Goma Ayaka,” Nao Matsushita will play Ayaka Goma. She works as a police sergeant. During a demonstration, a hostage situation takes place at financial company. A person then calls the police and asks for Ayaka Goma to come to the crime scene to negotiate.
“Tokumei Shikikan Goma Ayaka” will air October 22, 2016 in Japan.
Ryohei Suzuki, Atsuko Maeda & Takahiro Miura are cast in new NTV/WOWOW/Hulu drama series “Inspector Zenigata.” Main character Koichi Zenigata played by Ryohei Suzuki originates from popular manga series “Lupin Sansei” by Monkey Punch, but the screenplay will tell an original story. In the upcoming drama series, Atsuko Maeda will play Natsuki Sakuraba and Takahiro Miura will play Shintaro Kunikida.
“Inspector Zenigata” will first air on NTV and then continue on WOWOW and Hulu next year in Japan.
Kou Shibasaki is cast in new TV Asahi drama special “Ice on the Tracks” (literal title). The drama special is based on the 2016 novel “Koori no Wadachi” by Shino Sakuragi and directed by Tomoyuki Takimoto.
In “Ice on the Tracks,” Kou Shibasaki will play a detective with a secret about her birth. Meanwhile, two old men’s bodies are found. Their seems unrelated, but the detective makes a connection.
“Ice on the Tracks” will air November 5, 2016 in Japan.
Yukie Nakama is cast in new WOWOW drama series “Rakuen.” The drama series is based on the 2007 novel of same name by “Miyuki Miyabe.” In the drama series, Yukie Nakama will play Shigeko Maehata. She works a for a small editing company. She becomes involved with a case involving a couple that murdered their teenage daughter and buried her under their house for 16 years.
“Rakuen” first airs January, 2017 in Japan.
Tsubasa Honda is cast in upcoming NTV drama series “Pretty Proofreader” starring Satomi Ishihara & Masaki Suda. For the drama series, Tsubasa Honda plays Toyoko Morio. Her character was a junior of Etsuko (Satomi Ishihara) back in high school, but she now works as an editor of a fashion magazine.
Also cast in supporting roles are Munetaka Aoki, Goro Kishitani, Masato Wada, Noriko Eguchi, Hiromasa Taguchi & Rika Adachi.
“Pretty Proofreader” first airs October 5, 2016 in Japan.