Posts Categorized: Japanese Dramas

May 23 2023

Kentaro Sakaguchi &Shota Sometani cast in NTV drama “Code”

Kentaro Sakaguchi and Shota Sometani are cast in NTV drama series “Code.” The drama is scripted by Masaaki Sakai (“Kei x Yaku: Dangerous Buddy“) & Yoshitatsu Yamada (“The Journalist“) and directed by Junichi Mori (“Little Forest: Summer & Autumn“) & Hisashi Kimura (“99.9 Criminal Lawyer“). The mystery-suspense drama series will have will Kentaro Sakaguchi play Detective Minato Ninomiya. After the death of his pregnant girlfriend, he looks into a mysterious app named Code.

“Code” will first air July 2, 2023 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Sunday 10:30 PM time slot after “Passion for Punchlines“).

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May 23 2023

Sosuke Ikematsu, Taiga Nakano, & Daichi Watanabe cast in Disney+ drama “Kisetsu no Nai Machi”

Sosuke Ikematsu, Taiga Nakano, and Daichi Watanabe are cast in Disney+ drama series “Kisetsu no Nai Machi.” The drama series is based on 1962 novel “Kisetsu no Nai Machi” by Shugoro Yamamoto, which was previously adapted into 1970 movie “Dodesukaden” by Akira Kurosawa. Kankuro Kudo writes and directs the Disney+ drama series version. The story is set within an area of temporary housing that was built after a disaster 12 years earlier.

“Kisetsu no Nai Machi” will have all 10 episodes available to stream from August 9, 2023.

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May 19 2023

Main trailer & poster for Netflix drama “Let’s Get Divorced”

Main trailer & poster added for Netflix drama series “Let’s Get Divorced” starring Tori Matsuzaka & Riisa Naka. The sitcom drama series is co-scripted between Kankuro Kudo and Shizuka Oishi. Tori Matsuzaka & Riisa Naka play a married couple of 5 years who work together for the common goal of obtaining a divorce. The man is a politician and the woman an actress. Meanwhile, the theme songs for the drama series has been announced as “Good Bye” and “Fruits” by Rinne (feat. asmi). Both tracks are played in the main trailer.

“Let’s Get Divorced” will be available to stream from June 22, 2023.

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May 18 2023

Mayu Matsuoka and Mana Ashida cast in NTV drama “Saiko no Kyoshi”

Mayu Matsuoka and Mana Ashida is cast in NTV drama series “Saiko no Kyoshi.” The suspense filled school based screenplay features an original screenplay and directed by Yuma Suzuki (“Mr. Hiiragi’s Homeroom“). For Mana Ashida, she will star in her first drama series 2017 TV Tokyo drama series “Takayuki Yamada’s Festival de Cannes.”

“Saiko no Kyoshi” will first air July, 2023 (takes over NTV’s Saturday 10PM time slot after “Dr. Chocolate“).

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May 16 2023

Hidetoshi Nishijima and Seiyo Uchino cast in TV Tokyo drama “What Did You Eat Yesterday? Season 2”

Hidetoshi Nishijima and Seiyo Uchino are cast in TV Tokyo drama series “What Did You Eat Yesterday? Season 2.” The drama series is based on manga series “Kinou Nani Tabeta?” by Fumi Yoshinaga, while Hidetoshi Nishijima and Seiyo Uchino previously appeared as the main characters in 2019 TV Tokyo drama series “What Did You Eat Yesterday?” and 2021 movie “What Did You Eat Yesterday?” The new drama series will have gay couple Shiro Kakei (Hidetoshi Nishijima) and Kenji Yabuki (Seiyo Uchino) experience life as 50 year olds.

“What Did You Eat Yesterday? Season 2” first airs October, 2023 in Japan.

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May 10 2023

Hokuto Matsumura and Daigo Nishihata cast in TV Asahi drama “Knockin’ on Locked Door”

Hokuto Matsumura and Daigo Nishihata are cast for co-lead roles in TV Asahi drama series “Knockin’ on Locked Door.” The drama series is based on novel series “Knockin’ on Locked Door” by Yugo Aosaki. In “Knockin’ on Locked Door,” Hokuto Matsumura and Daigo Nishihata will play partner private detectives who have different personalities and investigative methods.

“Knockin’ on Locked Door” will first air July, 2023  in Japan (takes over TV Asahi’s Saturday 11PM time slot after “Kotaro Lives By Himself 2“).

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May 9 2023

Ren Meguro & Hayato Sano cast in TBS drama “Trillion Game”

Ren Meguro  & Hayato Sano are cast in TBS live-action drama series “Trillion Game.” The drama series is based on manga series “Trillion Game” by written by Riichiro Inagaki & Ryoichi Ikegami. The business oriented drama series will follow two young men who start a business in pursuit of earning a trillion dollars. Ren Meguro will play lead character Haru Tennoji and Hayato Sano will play his partner Manabu Taira.

“Trillion Game” first airs July, 2023 in Japan (takes over TBS’ Friday 10PM time slot after “Pending Train“).

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May 8 2023

Eiji Akaso cast in NTV drama “Turn To Me Mukai-kun”

Eiji Akaso is cast for the lead role in NTV live-action drama series “Turn To Me Mukai-kun.” The drama series is based on manga manga series “Kocchi Muite yo Mukai-kun” by Yoko Nemu. In the drama series, Eiji Akaso will play Satoru Mukai. After 10 years of being single, he decides that he wants to find love. It’s not easy for him though.

“Turn To Me Mukai-kun” first airs July, 2023 in Japan (takes over NTV’s Wednesday 10PM time slot after “Copy That?“).

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May 2 2023

Yosuke Sugino cast in Fuji TV drama “Barakamon”

Yosuke Sugino is cast in Fuji TV live-action drama series “Barakamon.” The drama series is based on manga series “Barakamon” by Satsuki Yoshino. In the drama series adaptation, Yosuke Sugino will play main character Seishu Handa. He is a calligrapher and moves to an island in the Goto Islands to practice his craft in solitude, but finds that his island neighbors are around all the time.

“Barakamon” will first air July, 2023 in Japan (takes over Fuji TV’s Wednesday 10 PM time slot after “Mr. Bride“).

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