Actress Yuriko Yoshitaka (35) stars in the NHK taiga drama ” Hikaru Kimi e ” (Sunday 8:00), which will start on January 7 next year and is set in the same Heian period and has a long history on E-TV. It has been decided on the 25th that we will collaborate with the anime “Ojarumaru” (Monday – Thursday 6:40 – 6:50/after 5:00 – 5:10) throughout the year, focusing on broadcasting. Announced.
This annual collaboration between a taiga drama and an anime is unusual and unique and will start as early as the mini-program that will be aired tomorrow, the 26th. Yoshitaka also looks forward to it, saying, I’m excited. Who created” and “Second Virgin.”
The 63rd Taiga drama. It depicts the life of Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the bestseller ” The Tale of Genji, ” which has been around for over a thousand years. This is Oishi’s second time writing a script for Taiga, after “Kumei ga Tsuji” in 2006.
This will be Yoshitaka’s second significant role since “Atsuhime” in 2008 and his first lead role. “Ojarumaru” started in 1998. Ojarumaru Sakanoue, the child of a fairy aristocrat who lived in Heiancho a thousand years ago, wanders into modern-day Gekko Town and encounters Kazuma, an elementary school student. Lively and fun events unfold. It will enter its 27th series in April next year.
The first collaboration will be a 2-minute mini-program (E-Tele, 26 days later on February 25, scheduled to be aired any time after that). Ojarumaru and his caretaker and insect friend Denbo (Denbo Sanjuro) explore the drama’s charm. Also, starting January 4 next year, the “Ojaru Genji Series” (5 episodes in total) inspired by “The Tale of Genji (Murasaki Shikibu)” will be rebroadcast. Yoshitaka said, “I’m excited to collaborate with “Ojarumaru,” which has been running for 27 years, through “Hikaru Kimi e.”
“I’m looking forward to seeing what kind of collaboration will happen between Heian and Heian Chou, and I hope everyone will enjoy it together. Please look forward to it!” Ojarumaru also said, “Is there a connection between Mallow’s hometown, Heiancho, and the Heian period where Mahiro (Murasaki Shikibu) lives? There seem to be quite a few strange things in the world of “To Shine”.From now on, Mahiro and I’ll introduce many highlights together. With Ojarumaru Sakanoue, a naughty little boy, supporting us, there’s no doubt that next year will be a boom. We’re all looking forward to it, Deojaru,♪” I am commenting.