Bakebake and Kaze Kaoru Cast Appear in Daikuko Episode 3
The episode leveraged the popularity of Bakebake and Kaze, Kaoru cast members to generate buzz, with fans noting the unexpected villainous turn for Kobayashi and the heartwarming behind-the-scenes photo posted by the official Daikuko account.
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TV Asahi's drama Daikuko ~GATE24~, starring Shuri, aired its third episode on August 6, 2026, featuring Etaniel Hagari, who played Isao in Bakebake, and Konosuke Kobayashi, who plays Kotaro in Kaze, Kaoru. Hagari appeared as Lewis, a kidnapped child, while Kobayashi played a sneering bureaucrat, surprising viewers with their contrasting roles.
The third episode of Daikuko ~GATE24~, which aired on August 6, brought together cast members from two popular NHK dramas. Etaniel Hagari, known for his cheerful role as Isao in Bakebake, played Lewis, a serious child caught in an abduction scare. Konosuke Kobayashi, currently appearing as the refreshing Kotaro in Kaze, Kaoru, took on the role of Hideto Kijima, a Foreign Ministry bureaucrat who provokes a colleague.
Viewers reacted to the contrast, with comments like "Kotaro is too mean" and praise for Hagari's cuteness. The official Daikuko social media account posted a behind-the-scenes photo of Kobayashi holding Hagari, which fans found heartwarming. The episode also continues the trend of Bakebake alumni appearing in the drama, following Rihito Itagaki's role as a customs officer and Joe Tremaine's guest appearance in the first episode.
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