Tsunku Double Take at Mitsuomi Takahashi's Look in 24-Hour TV Drama
Tsunku's own reaction confirms the casting choice resonates, adding authenticity to the dramatization of his laryngeal cancer story.
Reporting from 1 source: Magmix.
Scene photos from the special drama 'Shiawase wa Aru' show Mitsuomi Takahashi as Tsunku, and the resemblance has drawn reactions online. Tsunku himself responded on X, saying the icon made him do a double take. The drama airs during '24-Hour Television 49' on August 29.
Mitsuomi Takahashi, known for 'GoGo Sentai Boukenger' and taiga dramas, plays Tsunku in the special drama 'Shiawase wa Aru'. Keiko Kitagawa plays Tsunku's wife Kanako. Takahashi is a devoted Sharan Q fan, having joined his junior high brass band to play the saxophone intro of 'Zurui Onna'.
Released scene photos drew comments like 'At first glance, he looks exactly like Tsunku' and 'The atmosphere is recreated incredibly well'. Tsunku's X account responded, 'This icon made me do a double take. lol' and 'I'm looking forward to it.'
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