Blossom Producer Explains Premature Birth Storyline in NHK Drama
Producer Shumpei Murayama said staff debated how far to depict the premature birth of heroine Tama Hayano in the NHK morning drama.
Shumpei Murayama, the production supervisor of NHK's serial TV drama "Blossom," explained why a premature birth storyline was included in the series, according to cinematoday.jp. The drama's 27th episode, which aired on NHK, depicted the shocking premature birth involving the heroine, Tama Hayano.
Murayama said he discussed repeatedly with staff how far the episode should go in depicting the event.
He also noted that Chiyo Uno was the only figure to describe her own childbirth circumstances in her own words in this part of the story.
Murayama said the event is unquestionably a major moment in Tama's story, and that the production is still considering whether to depict it further in the future.
Quick answers
Which episode of Blossom featured the premature birth storyline?
The 27th episode of the NHK serial TV drama "Blossom" depicted the premature birth involving heroine Tama Hayano.
Why was the premature birth included in Blossom?
Production supervisor Shumpei Murayama said the event is a major moment in Tama's story, and that staff debated repeatedly how far to depict it.