Snow Man's Ren Meguro will star in a new original drama series based on a concept by novelist Jun Ikeido. The series is scheduled to premiere in April 2027 as part of TV Asahi's Thursday drama lineup.

This will mark Meguro's first starring role in a TV Asahi drama airing during prime time.

Ikeido is best known for works such as Hanzawa Naoki, Shitamachi Rocket, and The Floating Castle. This will be his first time developing an original concept for a television drama series.

Ikeido will also write the screenplay under the pen name Michio Tsubaki, which he previously used for the 2023 film Shylock's Children. He received an Excellence Award for Best Screenplay at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize for the film. His identity as Michio Tsubaki was revealed by the film's lead actor, Sadawo Abe, during the awards ceremony.

TV Asahi executive producer Yumiko Miwa expressed her excitement about the collaboration, stating that preparations are underway to create a drama that will exceed viewers' expectations.

The drama's title, storyline, and additional cast members will be announced later.