Posts Tagged: NTV

May 10 2016

Yuina Kuroshima & Fuma Kikuchi cast in NTV drama series “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time”

Yuina Kuroshima and Fuma Kikuchi (‘Sexy Zone’) are cast in upcoming NTV drama series “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” The drama series is based on sci-fi novel “Toki wo Kakeru Shojo” by Yasutaka Tsutsui.

In drama series “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time,” Yuina Kuroshima plays high school student Mihane Yoshiyama. After smelling a lavender scent in the science lab, she gains the power to leap through time. Meanwhile, Fuma Kikuchi plays her classmate Shohei Fukamachi. Shohei Fukamachi is actually from the future.

“The Girl Who Leapt Through Time” first airs July, 2016 in Japan.

May 5 2016

Keiko Kitagawa cast in NTV drama series “Ie Uru Onna”

Actress Keiko Kitagawa is cast in new NTV drama series “Ie Uru Onna” (literally “Women Who Sells A House”). Drama series also pairs screenwriter Shizuka Oishi (“Second Virgin“) with directors Ryuichi Inomata (“I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper“) and Noriyoshi Sakuma (“My Little Nightmare“).

In drama series “Ie Uru Onna,” Keiko Kitagawa plays real estate extraordinaire Machi Sangenya. Her character is determined to get everyone of her clients to purchase a home from her. She uses her own special method to accomplish this goal. Her special method involves immersing herself in her client’s family problems and attempting to solve them.

“Ie Uru Onna” first airs this July in Japan.

Mar 15 2016

Haruka Shimazaki cast in NTV drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka”

Haruka Shimazaki (AKB48) is cast in upcoming NTV drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka” starring Masaki Okada, Tori Matsuzaka, Yuya Yagira, Sakura Ando and Taiga.

In drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka,” Haruka Shimazaki will play Yutori Sakama. Her character is the younger sister of Masakazu Sakama (Masaki Okada). Yutori Sakama is also an university student and looking for a job.

“Yutori Desu ga Nani ka” first airs April 17, 2016 in Japan.

 

Feb 18 2016

Sota Fukushi & Tao Tsuchiya cast in NTV live-action drama series “Omukae Desu”

Sota Fukushi & Tao Tsuchiya are cast in NTV live-action drama series “Omukae Desu.” The drama series is based on manga series “Omukae Desu” by Meka Tanaka. Setup for the unique drama series has Sota Fukushi playing college student Madoka Tsutsumi. His character sees a pink rabbit and an old man fighting and learns from the pink rabbit that the old man is a spirit and the pink rabbit is an angel of death. Meka Tanaka later works with the angel of death to help the deceased overcome their regrets. Tao Tsuchiya plays a senior colleague of Meka Tanaka.

“Omukae Desu” airs April, 2016 in Japan.

Feb 10 2016

Masaki Okada, Tori Matsuzaka, Yuya Yagira cast in NTV drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka”

Masaki Okada, Tori Matsuzaka & Yuya Yagira are cast in new NTV drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka.” The drama series is scripted by Kankuro Kudo and directed by Nobuo Mizuta. The duo previously collaborated in 2007 film “Maiko haaaan!!!” and 2009 film “No More Cry!!!”

Drama series “Yutori Desu ga Nani ka” will follow the lives of three men in their late 20’s and who are a product of the Yutori generation. In the late 1970’s, the Japanese government began implementing a reform of primary school education referred to as Yutori education. The purpose of the reform was to have a stress-free education environment, but critics of the reform point to less competitive and ambitious students.

“Yutori Desu ga Nani ka” first airs this April in Japan.

Dec 7 2015

Suzu Hirose and Hiroki Narimiya cast in NTV drama series “The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko”

Suzu Hirose and Hiroki Narimiya cast in NTV drama series “The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko” starring Kazuya Kamenashi. Also cast in the drama series are Kuranosuke Sasaki, Nanao, Nene Otsuka and Yukiya Kitamura.

In drama series “The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko,” Suzu Hirose will play Mao Takasugi. Her character is a female high school student and a genius computer hacker. She uses her l33t hacking skills to help her father with evil deeds. Hiroki Narimiya will play Hideo Katsumura. His character is a magazine reporter. He experiences the typical life of a reporter, but, one day, Yamaneko (Kazuya Kamenashi) appears in front of him and tells him to “write my story.” Hideo Katsumura then acts with Yamaneko.

“The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko” first airs January 16, 2016 in Japan.

Dec 5 2015

Kazutoyo Koyabu & Nana Katase are cast in NTV-YTV drama series “The Angel of Money” (“Money no Tenshi”)

Kazutoyo Koyabu and Nana Katase are cast in new NTV-YTV drama series “The Angel of Money” (literal title of “Money no Tenshi”). Also cast in the drama series are Naoto Takenaka, Wakana Aoi, Fuuko Yagura (idol group ‘NMB48′) & Miria Fujita (idol group ‘Fairies’).

Premise for “The Angel of Money” has Nana Katase playing a manager of a Mexican restaurant in Osaka. She is also studying to become a lawyer. Her character went through a difficult financial period in her past and she wants to help others get through similar situations. She then decides to open a small financial counseling booth in the Mexican restaurant. Her first customer is Shigeru Takeuchi (Kazutoyo Koyabu). His character helps her with the financial counseling. Meanwhile, Naoto Takenaka will play an attorney that is hostile to Risa Kurihara (Nana Katase) and Shigeru Takeuchi (Kazutoyo Koyabu). Wakana Aoi, Fuuko Yagura  and Miria Fujita will play high school students who are part-time workers at the Mexican restaurant. They also help Risa Kurihara (Nana Katase).

 

 

Nov 16 2015

Kazuya Kamenashi cast in NTV drama “The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko”

Kazuya Kamenashi (Jpop group ‘KAT-TUN’) is cast in new NTV drama series “The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko.” The drama series is based on 2006 novel “Kaito Tantei Yamaneko Series” by Manabu Kaminaga and directed by Ryuichi Inomata (“I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper“). In the drama series, Kazuya Kamenashi will play main character Yamaneko. His character is a mysterious figure who steals from people and corporations committing evil acts. His character also exposes those evil acts.

“The Mysterious Thief Yamaneko” first airs January, 2016 in Japan.

Oct 29 2015

Takumi Saito and Masataka Kubota cast in new NTV drama “Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri”

Takumi Saito and Masataka Kubota are cast in new NTV drama series “Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri.” The drama series is based on 1992 novel “Himura Hideo Series” by Arisu Arisugawa. In the drama series, Takumi Saito will play criminologist Hideo Himura and Masataka Kubota will play mystery novel writer Arisu Arisugawa. Arisu Arisugawa assists his friend Hideo Himura to solve cases.

“Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri” first airs January, 2016 in Japan.