Posts Categorized: Japanese Dramas

Sep 9 2016

Rin Takanashi cast in Hulu drama series “Daisho”

Rin Takanashi is cast in upcoming Hulu drama series “Daisho” co-starring Shun Oguri. In the online streaming drama series, Rin Takanashi will play lead female character Makoto Shiraishi. She has as a strong sense of justice and works as an attorney. Makoto Shiraishi works at her father’s law office with her fiance Keisuke (Shun Oguri). Something about Keisuke gives Makoto Shiraishi strange vibes and she begins to investigate into his past. She feels fear and insecurity.

“Daisho” will begin to stream on Hulu sometime this autumn in Japan and USA.

Sep 8 2016

Yuriko Yoshitaka cast in live-action NTV drama series “Tokyo Tarareba Musume”

Yuriko Yoshitaka is cast in upcoming live-action NTV drama series “Tokyo Tarareba Musume.” The drama series is based on manga “Tokyo Tarareba Musume” by Akiko Higashimura and screenplay by Yuko Matsuda (“Gokusen“). In the upcoming drama series, Yuriko Yoshitaka plays Rinko Kamata – a single woman in her 30’s. She works as a not so successful screenwriter. While she meets with her two girlfriends regularly at a bar, she goes over what if scenarios with her life. She decides to go after happiness in love and work.

“Tokyo Tarareba Musume” will first air beginning this January in Japan.

Sep 5 2016

Shun Oguri cast in Hulu drama series “Daisho”

Shun Oguri is cast in new Hulu drama series “Daisho.” The online streaming drama series is based on 2014 novel “Daisho” by Shun Ioka. In the upcoming drama series, Shun Oguri plays main character Keisuke Okuyama. His character is an attorney. He then receives a letter from a woman asking him to defend her stepson who is also a friend from Keisuke Okuyama’s dark past that he has forgotten. The stepson is accused of murder and burglary. Also cast in the drama series are Tsutomu Takahashi, Reiko Kataoka, Mitsuru Hirata, Ryo Ishibashi, Yasushi Fuchikami, Elisa Yanagi & Shuntaro Yanagi.

“Daisho” will be available to stream through Hulu Japan sometime this fall.

Sep 5 2016

Ryosuke Yamada cast in Fuji TV drama series “Cain and Abel”

Ryosuke Yamada (‘Hey! Say! JUMP’) is cast in new Fuji TV drama series “Cain and Abel.” For the upcoming drama series, Ryosuke Yamada will play main character Yu Takada. While growing up, his father always favored his smarter older brother and Yu Takada has been seeking his father’s affection ever since. One day, he meets a woman that he develops feelings for … but he learns that she is his older brother’s girlfriend.

“Cain and Abel” airs beginning this October in Japan.

Sep 1 2016

Trailer for WOWOW drama series “Hippocratic Oath”

Trailer added for upcoming WOWOW drama series “Hippocratic Oath” starring Keiko Kitagawa. The drama series has Keiko Kitagawa playing Makoto Tsugano. She is an intern and undergoes training at forensic lab. She becomes involved in a case involving an autopsy. Drama series is based on 2015 novel “Hipokuratesu No Chikai” by Shichiri Nakayama.

“Hippocratic Oath” airs October 2, 2016 in Japan.

Sep 1 2016

Masaki Suda cast in NTV drama series “Pretty Proofreader”

Masaki Suda is cast in upcoming NTV drama series “Pretty Proofreader” (“Jimi ni Sugoi!”) starring Satomi Ishihara. The drama series is based on 2014 novel “Koetsu Garu” by Ayako Miyagi.

In the drama series, Masaki Suda will play Yukito Orihara. His character is a mysterious college student that Etsuko ([[Satomi Ishihara]]) begins to like on first sight. He hides his real identity, but he is a writer. The two character become involved through editing of a novel.

“Pretty Proofreader” will be released this October in South Korea.

 

Aug 31 2016

Taisuke Fujigaya & Mizuki Yamamoto cast in Fuji TV drama series “Basuke mo Koi mo, Shiteitai”

Taisuke Fujigaya (‘Kis-My-Ft.2’) & Mizuki Yamamoto are cast in new Fuji TV drama series “Basuke mo Koi mo, Shiteitai.” In the drama series, Taisuke Fujigaya plays high school basketball player Tomomitsu Tsuchiya and Mizuki Yamamoto plays high school student Sae Hatori. Tomomitsu Tsuchiya notices Sae Hatori watching him during practice. They develop a friendship and begin to date. Suddenly, Sae Hatori transfers to another school without saying a word.

“Basuke mo Koi mo, Shiteitai” consists of three episodes and episode 1 will air September 19, 2016 in Japan.

Aug 31 2016

Nao Matsushita and Hayato Ichihara cast in TBS drama special “Oufuku Shokan”

Nao Matsushita and Hayato Ichihara are cast in TBS drama special “Oufuku Shokan.” The drama special is based on 2010 novel “Oufuku Shokan” by Kanae Minato (“Confessions“).

In the upcoming drama special, Nao Matsushita plays OL Mariko Okano and Hayato Ichihara plays her boyfriend Junichi Nagata. Mariko Okano learns that her boyfriend has volunteered to teach children in a developing country and he won’t return for 2 years. He didn’t tell her about his plans before leaving and they can only communicate through letters. Meanwhile, a burned body is discovered at a warehouse and a detective (Takeshi Kaga) investigates.

“Oufuku Shokan” airs September 30, 2016 in Japan.

Aug 30 2016

Takanori Iwata cast in TBS drama series “Suna no Tou”

Takanori Iwata (‘J Soul Brothers’/‘EXILE’) is cast in upcoming TBS drama series “Suna no Tou” starring Miho Kanno and Nanako Matsushima.

In the upcoming drama series, Takanori Iwata will play 28-year-old Kohei Ubukata. He works as a gym teacher and one of his students is the daughter of Aki Takano’s (Miho Kanno). Kohei Ubukata and Aki Takano grew up in the same neighborhood and he has liked Aki Takano since that time. He supports Aki Takano during her troubles with her neighbors, but he also has a hidden side.

“Suna no Tou” first airs this October in Japan.