Kajiura Kanaho Appears as Student in GTO Drama, Draws Cute Reactions
The casting of a comedian's daughter in a key student role in a reboot of a well-known drama draws attention to how her character will develop in the story.
Reporting from 1 source: Magmix.
Kajiura Kanaho, 16-year-old daughter of comedian Kajiwara Yuta, appeared as student Wakatsuki Kotone in the first episode of the drama GTO on July 20, 2026. Social media reactions praised her as cute and noted she has grown up. Her staff account and her own Instagram posts expressed enthusiasm for the role.
Kajiura Kanaho made her appearance in the drama GTO as Wakatsuki Kotone, a student in Class 1-B who is slow to open up. The episode aired on July 20, 2026, and social media filled with comments calling her cute and noting she looks like her father, comedian Kajiwara Yuta.
Before the broadcast, her staff account posted that she would run through to the end with Onizuka-sensei, calling the role a representative work. After the episode, Kajiura updated Instagram with thanks and a request to look forward to what comes next. The story now turns to how Wakatsuki Kotone will be involved from the next episode onward.
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