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Ryu Kohata Joins Aibou In Villain Role Far From VIVANT's Bob-Cut Li
Ryu Kohata, who played the bob-cut agent Li Mingze in VIVANT, appeared in Aibou on October 28, 2026 as a villain named Nozaki.
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Why it matters
Kohata's VIVANT turn made his face a fixed reference point for viewers, so a role that reads as a different person is the thing the reaction is actually about.
Key Facts
- Ryu Kohata played Li Mingze in the Sunday Theater drama VIVANT.
- Kohata appeared in Aibou, which aired on October 28, 2026.
- In Aibou he played a villain named Nozaki.
- Social media comments after the broadcast focused on the difference between his Aibou look and his VIVANT character.
- Some fans noted the character name Nozaki resembles Mamoru Nozaki from VIVANT.
Kohata's look in the role departs sharply from his VIVANT character, and social media reaction after the broadcast centered on the gap between the two. Some viewers also noted the character name's resemblance to Mamoru Nozaki from VIVANT.
The Aibou appearance aired on October 28, 2026. Kohata played a villain named Nozaki, a role whose visual atmosphere viewers described as unrecognizable next to his VIVANT character.
Comments after the broadcast focused on the contrast: "His image is so different from VIVANT," "Wait, Shinshi's bob cut!?" and "I thought 'Huh...?' while watching, and it really was him!" Others praised him as a strong supporting actor. The name Nozaki also drew notice for its similarity to Mamoru Nozaki in VIVANT, though the two characters are separate roles.
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