Poster for MBS drama series “Peanut Butter Sandwich” starring Honoka Yahagi, Kentaro Ito, and Shuko Ito. The drama series is based on webcomic “Peanut Butter Sandwich” by Mitsouko. Meanwhile, the ending song for the drama series has been decided, which is “I just wanna be a star” by Marie Ueda.
“Peanut Butter Sandwich” first airs April 2, 2020 in Japan.
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Poster added for NTV drama series “Tadashii Rock Band no Tsukurikata” starring Ryusei Fujii, Tomohiro Kamiyama, Louis Kurihara, and Kengo Yoshida. The drama series follows a rock group as they ponder adding a fifth member in their pursuit to play at Japan’s largest music festival. The drama series also features an original screenplay.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Rock band Kanashimi no Mukogawa was formed half a year ago. The group consists of 4 members: Shizuma (Ryusei Fujii), Tetsuma (Tomohiro Kamiyama), Rokuro (Louis Kurihara) and Noboru (Kengo Yoshida).
Shizuma is the leader of the group. Tetsuma is a university student, who does not have a dream or goal. Rokuro is a mysterious figure. Noboru is a guy with a bright personality. The goal of the band is to take part in the “Dengeki Rock Festival,” which is the biggest musical festival in Japan. One day, Shizuma suggests that the group should have a new member. The four bandmates go to a cafe to meet a candidate for the group. The person who awaits for them is a middle-aged man (Jiro), who can only play Hawaiian musical instrument.
“Tadashii Rock Band no Tsukurikata” first airs April 20, 2020 in Japan.
Ayaka Wilson and Sakurako Ohara are cast in WOWOW drama series “Piple” co-starring Yuki Kaji. Also cast in suporting roles are Shugo Oshinari, Yusuke Yamada, Asami Usuda, Mari Hamada, Yu Kamio, Masaki Kaji, Hazuki Shimizu, and Tomu Fujita. The drama series is based on novel “Pipuru” by Mariru Harada. Above is a promotional poster for the drama series. The drama series will have Ayaka Wilson playing AI robot Piple and Sakurako Ohara will play the creator of the AI robot Kaede Miyama.
“Piple” will first air May 18, 2020 in Japan.
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Kiichi Nakai is cast in WOWOW drama series “The Grand Family” (literal title). The drama series is based on novel “Karei Naru Ichizoku” by Toyoko Yamasaki (“The Great White Tower“/”The Waste Land“). Staff for the drama series includes director Masaki Nishiura and screenwriter Youichi Maekawa.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: Daisuke Manpyo (Kiichi Nakai) is an owner and also president of Hanshin Bank, which ranks 10th in the nation in terms of bank deposits. Besides Hanshin Bank, Daisuke Manpyo owns several others companies and real estate. He hears from his first son-in-law about a move to reorganize the commercial banks. His son-in-law works as b bureaucrat for the Ministry of the Treasury. Daisuke Manpyo attempts to block his bank from being merged with another bank. He faces difficult times.
“The Grand Family” will air sometime next year in Japan.
Hiroshi Abe is cast in TBS live-action drama series “Dragon Zakura 2.” The drama series is a sequel to 2005 TBS drama series “Dragon Zakura” and is based on manga series “Dragon Zakura 2” by Norifusa Mita. Hiroshi Abe will reprise his character of high school teacher Kenji Sakuragi in the sequel drama series.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: 10 years after Kenji Sakuragi (Hiroshi Abe) left Ryuzan High School, the school is in a downturn. Ryuzan High School once produced many students that were admitted into the University of Tokyo, but not so anymore. To get the school out of its downturn, Kenji Sakuragi is sent an offer to return to Ryuzan High School.
“Dragon Zakura 2” will first air sometime this summer in Japan.
Juri Ueno, Saburo Tokito, Shunsuke Kazama, and Yuzuna Kato are all cast in Fuji TV live-action drama series “Asagao: Forensic Doctor 2.” All four of the performers will reprise their characters from 2019 Fuji TV drama series “Asagao: Forensic Doctor.” The drama series is based on manga series “Kansatsui Asagao” by Masahito Kagawa.
Meanwhile, above is promotional image of the cast from the first day of filming for the sequel drama series, which took place in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The scene has Asagao (Juri Ueno), Taira (Saburo Tokito), Shinya (Shunsuke Kazama) and Tsugumi (Yuzuna Kato) are on family trip.
“Asagao: Forensic Doctor 2” will first air summer, 2020 in Japan.
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Takuya Kimura is cast in TV Asahi drama series “BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2.” Also returning for season 2 are Takumi Saito, Nanao and Shotaro Mamiya. Cast to play new supporting characters are Mikako Ichikawa, Masanobu Katsumura, and Toru Nakamura.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: The private security company, where Akira Shimazaki (Takuya Kimura) worked, is sold to a large company. The large company’s policy is only focused on making a profit, so Akira Shimazaki isn’t happy about with his new employer. To stay true to his belief of protecting the weak, he quits his job at the private security company. Akira Shimazaki begins to work for himself as a private bodyguard. Masaya Takanashi (Takumi Saito) has a strong sense of duty as a bodyguard. He wonders why his Akira Shimazaki quit his job at their security company. To find out, Masaya Takanashi visits Akira Shimazaki.
“BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2” first airs April 16, 2020 in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s Thursday 9PM time slot after “Police and Prosecutor.”).
Yua Shinkawa is cast for the lead role NTV-YTV drama series “Guilty.” The drama series is based on “Guilty: Nakanu Hotaru ga Mi o Kogasu” by Ai Okaue. For the drama series, Yua Shinkawa will play Sayaka Ogino. Her character is married and works, but, after being betrayed, she meets her first love.
“Guilty” will first air April 2, 2020 in Japan.
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Honoka Yahagi and Kentaro Ito cast for lead roles in MBS drama series “Peanut Butter Sandwich.” Shuko Ito is also cast for a major supporting role. The drama series is based on webcomic “Peanut Butter Sandwich” by Mitsouko.
Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: The Japanese government runs a Peanut Butter Sandwich organization. The organization picks 4 single women and supports them to find a man to marry. The organization includes Chief Gonda (Shuko Ito), Tsubaki (Honoka Yahagi) and Kobayashi (Kentaro Ito). Tsubaki is a rookie member. Even though she is a member, she has doubts about marriage and even the existence of the organization. Meanwhile, Kobayashi places emphasis on data and doesn’t hold interest in people. The Peanut Butter Sandwich organization selects OL Sayo, Nurse Miharu, OL Miwa and Secretary Akane.
“Peanut Butter Sandwich” first airs April 2, 2020 in Japan.
Kalen Anzai and Shohei Miura are cast in TV Asahi drama series “M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite.” The drama series is set in the 1990’s and follows a high school student as she attempts to become a pop singer. Kalen Anzai will play aspiring star Ayu and Shohei Miura will play music label executive Masa.
Plot synopsis by AsianWiki: Set in the 1990’s, high school student Ayu (Kalen Anzai) lives with her mother and grandmother in Fukuoka. She works as a model, but, to pursue an acting career, she goes to Tokyo with her grandmother. While attending a high school, she picks up acting work, but only minor roles. One day, Ayu meets Masa (Shohei Miura), who is the executive director of record label A Victory. He decides to make Ayu into a singer. According to Masa, Ayu prepares to make her debut as a singer. Meanwhile, she encounters jealousy from rivals at her record label. Trusting Masa, Ayu endures her problems. She also develops feelings for Masa and Masa also holds feelings for her.
“M: Ai Subeki Hito ga Ite” will first air April, 2020 in Japan.