On September 1st, it was announced that actress Mimura will star in the new NHK drama 'Koisuru Hae Onna'.

Mimura will play an unappealing woman who is getting 'trained' into a magnificent woman by a mysterious man, who will be played by actor Kakei Toshio. Throughout the story, she gradually becomes attracted towards this man. It's described to be a romantic comedy and like a modern version of 'My Fair Lady'.

This is the first time that Mimura and Kakei are working together. She commented, "I'm worried whether I'll be able to keep up with his energy, but I'd like to try my best."

NHK will air 'Koisuru Hae Onna' in their relatively young 'Yoru Dora' (night drama) time slot on Tuesdays at 10:55 pm. Only two dramas have occupied that time slot since its creation in fall 2011 so far. 'Koisuru Hae Onna' is slated to start airing on November 6th, right after 'Nemureru Mori no Jukujo', which will start airing on September 4th.

Source: Sanspo