Hasegawa Hiroki to play an unlicensed doctor in upcoming drama

On February 27, it was announced that actor Hasegawa Hiroki will star in NTV’s serial drama “Kumo no Kaidan (tentative title)” which will begin airing in April.  The drama is based on the novel by Watanabe Junichi, who is known for his novel “Shitsurakuen”, and Hasegawa will star as the unlicensed doctor Aikawa Saburo.

This is the first NTV drama that …


Drama ‘Cleopatra na Onnatachi’ to end after just eight episodes

On May 23rd, it was announced that the Wednesday NTV drama ‘Cleopatra na Onnatachi‘ is going to end after just 8 episodes on June 6. Scriptwriter Oishi Shizuka herself revealed it on her blog.

‘Cleopatra-’ is centered around cosmetic surgery, and stars actor Sato Ryuta. Several actresses, including Inamori Izumi, Kitano Kii, and Yo Kimiko, are also appearing in the drama. …


Ohno Satoshi reveals his Arashi groupmates rejected his gifts at ‘Kaibutsu-kun’ pre-screening

On October 13th, Arashi’s Ohno Satoshi attended the pre-screening event for his upcoming movie “Kaibutsu-kun“. As reported previously, the movie will take place in India, and it follows the story of Kaibutsu-kun and his entourage’s adventures in the  “Curry Kingdom.”

The event drew 1,700 fans, and Ohno rode on a big elephant to play up the theme of an exotic …


Press conference for “Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu”

From left: Oshima, Karina, Yoshitaka, and Inamori

From left: Oshima, Karina, Yoshitaka, and Inamori

Today, Fuji TV held a press conference for their upcoming Monday drama “Watashi ga Renai Dekinai Riyuu“, starring Karina, Yoshitaka Yuriko, Oshima Yuko (AKB48), and Inamori Izumi.

The network describes the drama as the most unique, true-to-life love story in the history of Monday 9pm (‘Getsu9′) dramas. It depicts the lives of different young …


Sequel to “Aishiteru ~Kaiyo~” to be aired as a special drama this fall!

It’s been reported that a sequel to the popular drama series, “Aishiteru~ Kaiyo~“, will air this fall as a special! Actress Inamori Izumi will reprise her lead role, with Mukai Osamu, Okada Masaki, and Mizukawa Asami as her co-stars.

“Aishiteru ~Kaiyo~” is a drama about two kids in grade school who are involved in a shocking murder case.

Titled “Aishiteru ~Kizuna~“, this special …


Iryu Team Medical Dragon 3 will start soon!

The press conference for upcoming drama, “Iryu Team Medical Dragon 3“, which will start on October 14th, was held on October 4th in Tokyo.  It’s a story of “Team Dragon”, which is led by a genius surgeon, and in this season, the team will face the internationalization of medial services, and the meaning of existence for surgeons.

Continuing from the first and second series, Sakaguchi …


Popular drama, ‘Iryu Team Medical Dragon’, to come back in October

Another new drama for the fall 2010 season has been announced!  Iryu Team Medical Dragon broadcasted its first season in 2006 and season 2 in 2007.  Now, its season 3 will start in October on Fuji Television.

Sakaguchi Kenji, Koike Teppei, and Inamori Izumi, all of whom were in previous seasons, will also appear in season 3, while Endo Kenichi and …