NHK Drama 'Burassamu' Introduces Akutagawa-Inspired Character
Episode 21 aired on 26 October 2026, showing protagonist Tama meeting the writer Akiyama Kakunosuke at a Tokyo bookstore.
The 21st episode of the NHK serial TV drama 'Burassamu' aired on 26 October 2026, according to cinemacafe.net. The episode introduced Akiyama Kakunosuke, a character modeled on the writer Akutagawa Ryūnosuke, played by Kōra Kengo.
In the episode, the protagonist Tama, played by Ishibashi Shizuka, meets Akiyama at a bookstore in Tokyo. The drama's fifth week carries the title 'Kyōsō de, Tokyo'.
Viewers responded on X to Kōra Kengo's appearance in the role, praising his kimono and describing the character as very Akutagawa-like.
'Burassamu' airs Monday to Saturday at 8:00 on NHK General and other channels, and is streamed on NHK ONE.
Quick answers
When does 'Burassamu' air?
The drama airs Monday to Saturday at 8:00 on NHK General and other channels, and is streamed on NHK ONE.
Who plays Akiyama Kakunosuke in 'Burassamu'?
Kōra Kengo plays Akiyama Kakunosuke, a character modeled on Akutagawa Ryūnosuke.