Nana Eikura Leads TV Drama for First Time in 12 Years, Co-Stars With Eiji Akaso
The drama reunites the writer and director of the 2024 suspense romance "Destiny" for a new original story, launching TV Asahi's new Saturday night drama slot.
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Nana Eikura will star in the October TV Asahi drama "Ani Imouto," her first lead role in a TV drama in 12 years. Eiji Akaso co-stars, marking his first lead role for TV Asahi and their first time acting together. The original love suspense story airs Saturdays at 10 p.m. in the new "Saturday Drama 10" slot.
Eikura last led a TV drama in 2014 with "N no Tame ni." She called the 12-year gap a surprise and admitted to some anxiety, but said she feels fortunate for the opportunity. Akaso, making his TV Asahi lead debut, said he was eager to join once he learned the "Destiny" team was involved.
The two-part story follows a doctor and a young man supporting his ill sister, who meet in a port town, part ways after an incident, and reunite in Tokyo three years later. Writer Noriko Yoshida and director Takehiko Shinjo, who collaborated on "Destiny," are reteaming for the series.
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