Sho Sakurai Joins Sunday Theater GIFT as Wheelchair Rugby Chairman
Sho Sakurai (Arashi) will appear in the final chapter of TBS's Sunday Theater drama GIFT, playing Shunji Yanagihara, chairman of a wheelchair rugby association. It is his first co-starring role with lead actor Shinichi Tsutsumi. The drama follows a genius astrophysicist who guides a weak wheelchair rugby team. Sakurai has a background in parasports coverage and participation.