UTA Makes First Commercial Broadcast Drama Appearance in Akato Elegy
TV Tokyo announced nine new cast members for its October drama Akato Elegy, the live-action adaptation of Kira Takashi's manga. UTA, who debuted in Netflix's Gas Human, plays Yusaku, the missing ex-boyfriend of heroine Chiko, in his first commercial broadcast drama appearance. Mari Hamada, Sarina Suzuki, and Yuichi Kimura also join, along with five more actors. Kōyo Kurosaki and Yui Narumi lead the cast. The drama premieres October 8.