Nanase Nishino and Macho Aoki Join NHK Drama Tax-Funded Books
The casting of Nishino, a former Nogizaka46 member with a strong drama track record, and Aoki, a comedian known as Kakeochi, signals NHK's aim to draw both idol fans and comedy audiences to a library-set human comedy.
Reporting from 1 sources: Eiga Natalie.
NHK announced six new cast members for its night drama "Tax-funded Books" (Kazein de Katta Hon), starring Daiken Okudaira. Nanase Nishino and Macho Aoki play library staff. The 32-episode series, based on a manga by Zuino and Kei Keiyama, begins August 24 on NHK General.
Nanase Nishino and Macho Aoki (Kakeochi) are among six new cast members announced for the NHK night drama "Tax-funded Books" (Kazein de Katta Hon), starring Daiken Okudaira. Nishino plays Sayaka Hayasemaru, a non-regular library staff member with a librarian license who teaches protagonist Kiichi the ropes. Aoki plays Satoyuki Shirai, a muscular materials-section staffer who repairs books and works out daily to protect the library. Sayaka Isoyama, Akira Kawashima (Kirin), Hiroyuki Hirayama, and Akiko Yada also join. The 32-episode series, based on the manga by Zuino and Kei Keiyama, premieres August 24 on NHK General.
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- Eiga Natalie 奥平大兼のNHK夜ドラ「税金で買った本」に6名出演、西野七瀬・青木マッチョが図書館職員役