Actress Toda Erika and actor Miura Haruma will be starring in Fuji TV’s drama which airs in January 2011 (Mondays at 9PM), titled “Taisetsu na koto wa subete kimi ga oshietekureta” (You taught me everything about what’s important). This will be the first time the two have starred together. It’s also a first for both to play leads as fellow teachers who promise to marry each other in 6 months. [...]
On November 16th, popular duo Kobukuro held a commemorative launch event in Kanagawa’s Enoshima Aquarium for their song, “Ryuusei” (Falling Star) on sale on November 17th. Since this same song is the theme song for Fuji TV’s September drama, “Nagareboshi,” it was fitting to announce the new song at the aquarium where the drama was shot. The Jellyfish Fantasy Hall reverberated the duo’s singing voices which fascinated the 80 invitees. [...]
Singer actress, Imai Miki (47) is set to star in a drama series after roughly 11 years. It was announced on November 10th, that Imai Miki will star as the heroine alongside SMAP’s Kusanagi Tsuyoshi (36) in the TBS drama series, “Fuyu no Sakura” (Winter Cherry Blossoms) which will air next year during January, Sundays at 9PM. The story depicts a love between a man and woman who are short [...]
Question: After 2 years, what did you think about working on Liar Game when you heard about it?
Toda Erika: I was quite shocked that it [Liar Game] became a big project with another drama season and movie. Two years have passed and right now, I’m also nervous to be portraying Kanzaki Nao. But after hearing the story from the producers and taking a look at the design of the set, I wanted to do it. I was suddenly motivated [laughs].
