Yuki Izumisawa to guest-star in Fuji TV drama from episode 3
The actor plays the painter Machida Shigeru in the drama, which airs Thursday nights on Fuji TV. Episode 3 is set for October 29.
Yuki Izumisawa will guest-star in the Fuji TV drama series based on Nishi Kahachi's manga, appearing from episode 3 as the painter Machida Shigeru, the production announced. Episode 3 is scheduled to air on October 29.
The series, which stars Kyoko Yoshine and Hiroya Honda, airs on Fuji TV on Thursday nights at 10. Erika Ikuta joins the cast in episode 2, airing tonight, as the character Fukumi Fumiko, according to cinematoday.jp.
The drama's first episode closed with an ending scene, directed by Makoto Hirano, in which the Showa-era couple appear reborn in modern dress. The original manga is set in Showa 12 (1937).
For Izumisawa and Yoshine, the series marks a reunion after about 11 years: the two last appeared together in the 2015 TBS drama that gave Yoshine her first lead role. Izumisawa has since appeared in the NHK morning drama and the NHK taiga drama, and in a 2026 TV Asahi drama.
Quick answers
When does Yuki Izumisawa appear in the drama?
He guest-stars from episode 3, which is scheduled to air on October 29.
When does the drama air?
It airs on Fuji TV on Thursday nights at 10.
Who else joins the cast?
Erika Ikuta appears as Fukumi Fumiko in episode 2.