Posts Categorized: Japanese Dramas

Nov 12 2024

Main cast & teaser trailer for Netflix drama “Asura”

Rie Miyazawa, Machiko Ono, Yu Aoi, and Suzu Hirose are cast in Netflix drama series “Asura.” The drama series is a remake of 1979 NHK drama series “Asura no Gotoku” and award winning director Hirokazu Koreeda will direct the Netflix remake version. The drama series will revolve around four adult sisters who learn that their father has a mistress and a child born out of wedlock. In addition, the first teaser trailer for the drama series has been added at AsianWiki.

“Asura” will be available to stream from January 9, 2025.

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Nov 5 2024

Shingo Katori cast in Fuji TV drama “Japan’s Saitei Man”

Shingo Katori is cast in Fuji TV drama series “Japan’s Saitei Man.” The drama series features an original screenplay and will be directed by Takuro Oikawa (“Attorney Sodom“). Takuro Oikawa and Shingo Katori previously worked together for 2021 TV Tokyo drama series “Anonymous.” For “Japan’s Saitei Man,” Shingo Katori will play opportunistic Ippei Omori. He brings his ex-brother-in-law and his two children into his home for his own reasons.

“Japan’s Saitei Man” will first air January, 2025 in Japan (takes over Fuji TV’s 10 PM time slot after “My Precious“).

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Oct 31 2024

Ryusei Yokohama cast in ABEMA-Netflix drama “Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love.”

Ryusei Yokohama is cast in ABEMA-Netflix drama series “Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love.” The drama series is based on South Korean webcomic “Algoitjiman” by Jung Seo, which was previously adapted into 2021 JTBC drama series “Nevertheless” starring Han So-Hee and Song Kang. In addition, the first teaser trailer has been added at AsianWiki.

“Nevertheless: The Shapes of Love” will consist of 8 episodes and the first 3 episodes will be available to stream on December 9, 2024.

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Oct 21 2024

Seiyo Uchino cast in WOWOW drama “Gold Sunset”

Seiyo Uchino is cast in new WOWOW drama series “Gold Sunset.” The drama series is written and directed by Sumio Omori, who previously worked with Seiyo Uchino as the screenwriter for 1999 movie “The Black House” and 2007 NHK drama series “Samurai Banners.” In “Gold Sunset,” Seiyo Uchino will play a mysterious middle aged man. He often screams in his apartment and at the park. A young neighbor takes an interest in his activities and learns about a theater group.

“Gold Sunset” consists of 6 episodes and will first air sometime next year in Japan.

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Oct 17 2024

Yosuke Eguchi and Aju Makita cast in WOWOW drama “Dareka ga Kono Machi de”

Yosuke Eguchi and Aju Makita are cast in WOWOW drama series “Dareka ga Kono Machi de.” The mystery drama series is based on 2022 novel “Dareka ga Kono Machi de” by Hiromi San and directed by Yuichi Sato (“Strawberry Night“). For actor Yosuke Eguchi, “Dareka ga Kono Machi de” will be his first lead acting role in a drama series since 2020 NHK drama series “Request to the Angel.” He also worked with Aju Makita earlier this year in Netflix drama series “House of Ninjas.”

“Dareka ga Kono Machi de” consists of 4 episodes and will first air December 8, 2024 in Japan.

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Oct 2 2024

Main trailer for Netflix drama “Beyond Goodbye”

Main trailer added for Netflix drama series “Beyond Goodbye” starring Kasumi Arimura & Kentaro Sakaguchi. The romance drama series, scripted by Yoshikazu Okada (“The 8-Year Engagement“), has a woman named Saeko Sugawara (Kasumi Arimura) meeting Kazumasa Naruse (Kentaro Sakaguchi). They are unaware at first that Kazumasa Naruse received a heart transplant from Saeko Sugawara’s boyfriend who died in a car accident. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been revealed as “Azalea” by Kenshi Yonezu. The theme song is featured in the main trailer.

“Beyond Goodbye” consists of 8 episodes and will be available to stream from November 14, 2024.

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Sep 26 2024

Mirai Shida cast in TV Tokyo drama “Gezan Meshi”

Mirai Shida is cast in TV Tokyo drama series “Gezan Meshi.” The foodie themed drama series is based on 2022 novel “Yamakei Shinsho Kanto shuhen Oishii Utsukushi no Gezan Meshi” by Yoshiko Nishino. The writer Yoshiko Nishino is a mountain guide and also a freelance writer. For “Gezan Meshi,” Mirai Shida will play introverted Mineko. Her hobby is mountain climbing and eating at restaurants once she finishes her climb.

“Gezan Meshi” will first air November 14, 2024 in Japan.

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Sep 10 2024

Keiichiro Koyama and Kokoro Hirasawa cast in NTV drama “Takasugisanchi no Obentou”

Keiichiro Koyama and Kokoro Hirasawa are cast in NTV live-action drama series “Takasugisanchi no Obentou.” Drama series is based on manga series of same name by Nozomi Yanahara. The two leads who play relatives who suddenly live together. They begin making bento box lunches which brings them closer. The first teaser for the drama series can be viewed at AsianWiki.

“Takasugisanchi no Obentou” will first air October 2, 2024 in Japan.

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Sep 4 2024

Masaki Okada and Kiichi Nakai cast in TV Asahi drama “The Travel Nurse”

Masaki Okada and Kiichi Nakai are cast in TV Asahi drama series “The Travel Nurse.” The drama series is a sequel to 2022 TV Asahi drama series “The Travel Nurse” and will have Masaki Okada and Kiichi Nakai reprise their roles of Ayumi Nasuda and Shizuka Kuki. The sequel will Ayumi Nasuda begin work at Nishitokyo General Hospital.

“The Travel Nurse” will first air October 17, 2024 in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s 9PM time slot after “SKY Castle“).

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Sep 2 2024

Main trailer and poster for movie “The Queen of Villains”

Main trailer and poster added for movie “The Queen of Villains” starring Yuriyan Retriever, Erika Karata, and Ayame Goriki. The film is based on the life of real life professional wrestler Dump Matsumoto, who rose to fame as a popular female villain wrestler in the 1980’s. Meanwhile, the movie’s theme song has been announced as “Are you serious?” by Awich. The track is featured in the main trailer.

“The Queen of Villains” consists of 5 episodes and will be available to stream from September 19, 2024.

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