On September 13th, actress Horikita Maki attended the cast announcement press conference for the upcoming NHK morning drama, "Umechan Sensei".
At the press conference, it was announced that Matsuzaka Tori has landed the role of Umeko's (played by Horikita) childhood friend 'Yasuoka Nobuo'. Meanwhile, Umeko's family members will be�Takahashi Katsumi as her father 'Kenzou', Minami Kaho as her mother 'Yoshiko', Mimula as her�older sister 'Matsuko', and Koide Keisuke as her older brother 'Takeo'.
Horikita smiled as she commented, "Everyone is my�family, or neighbors, so we'll have a close relationship. I want to quickly become friends with everybody. I am full of motivation. Using those feelings, I want to perfect my role."
The drama is an original story by written by Ozaki Masaya, who is known for his previous dramas, "Kekkon Dekinai Otoko" and "Oniyome Nikki". Set in a burnt-out area of Kamata, Tokyo immediately after the war (1945), the story portrays the life of 'Umeko', who aims to become the local doctor of her town. Having a doctor as her father, and a superior older brother and sister , she makes up her mind to become a doctor after a certain "incident".
Other cast members will include Baisho Mitsuko as grandmother 'Masae', Tsurumi Shingo as uncle 'Tachibana Youzou', and Kataoka Tsurutaro as Nobuo's father, 'Yasuoka Koukichi'.
It was also revealed that Hayashiya Shozo will narrate, and Kawai Kenji will provide the music for the drama.
"Umechan Sensei" will air starting April 2nd, 2012, with a total of 156 episodes. Filming is scheduled to start in November
Source: Mantan Web
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011 More cast members announced for 2012 NHK morning drama
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