The cast of NHK's TV drama series ``Anpan'', which will be broadcast from next spring, has been announced, and Mio Imada will play the role of the main character's wife, who is modeled after manga artist Takashi Yanase.
The serial TV novel "Anpan" is an original story based on manga artist Takashi Yanase, known as the author of "Anpanman," and his wife Nobu Komatsu, and depicts a couple who survive the turbulent times from pre-war to post-war. .
Actor Mio Imada was chosen as the heroine through an audition from 3,365 applicants, and a press conference was held on the 2nd at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Mr. Imada is a 26-year-old from Fukuoka Prefecture, and first appeared in a movie in 2015. Currently, he is active in numerous movies and dramas, and this is his second appearance in a TV drama series since ``Okaeri Monet'' in 2019. This will be my second time.
At a press conference held at the NHK Broadcasting Center in Shibuya, Tokyo on the 2nd, Mr. Imada said, ``I'm relieved to finally be able to tell everyone.Nobu's bright and innocent way of enjoying life comes naturally to me.'' I'm really nervous because I think I'll be leading Mr. Yanase, but I hope I can have just as much fun filming.I want to do my best to make Japan's mornings more energetic.'' I talked about it.
The serial TV novel "Anpan" is scheduled to be filmed this fall, and will begin broadcasting next spring.