Today Fuji TV announced its big 3-episode dorama special that is going to commemorate the station’s 50th anniversary. No other than Mitani Koki (48) is going to provide the script for the dorama called "Wagaya no Rekishi" (My Family’s History) which is going to air next spring. It is going to tell the story of a family’s life during 1945~1964 (Showa period) and at the same time it is going to tell us a bit about the period in general. Shibasaki Kou (28), Matsumoto Jun (26), Sato Ryuuta (29), Horikita Maki (20) and Eikura Nana (21) are going to portray the members of that family, but the list of the doesn’t end here!
The story focuses on the "Yame Family" and its 7 family members. It starts in 1945, so it will be interesting to see how families lived right after the end of th war. "It’s the first time we are mixing the genre of a family dorama with a post-war dorama," Mitani comments. "During that long story, we are going to see laughter, tears, romance, suspense and love within the family and not to forget the classic teledrama component. I couldn’t have wrote something like that, if it wasn’t for the 50th anniversary." He added.
Of course, a 50th anniversary dorama has to come with an amazing cast and Fuji TV really did a great job in getting a lot of top-class actors and actresses. Above you already heard about the 5 starring people who are going to play the siblings of the family, but you are also going to see popular stars such as Sato Kouichi (48), Nagasawa Masami (22), Ooizumi You (36) and Amami Yuuki (42) who we are used to see in starring roles as well. Nishida Toshiyuki (61) and Fuji Sumiko (63) are going to play the parents of the Yame family.
For the 5 people playing the siblings, plus Nagasawa and Ooizumi, it’s going to be the first time they are appearing in a dorama or movie written by Mitani. Shibasaki who is going to play the eldest daughter: "Instead of all-smiles, it’s going to be a very deep story and I’m glad to be a part of it." Matsumoto, the eldest son: "I’m very happy to be able to participate in such a wonderful project."
Other comments from some of the actors: "It’s a great honor to participate in a project of a great senior from my university." (Sato Ryuuta) – "I’m very happy to become a part of the Mitani family." (Nagasawa)
This dorama is going to be the last of 5 planned anniversary projects by Fuji TV. Many big moments of the Showa period are going to be portrayed next to the family story, such as the Teikoku Bank Incident, the US-Japan Security Treaty conflicts, the start of the Shinkansen trains, the Olympics in Tokyo and so on. Fuji TV is already really full of expectations for their big birthday dorama, "We are confident that you’ve never seen a dorama like this before!" So far, so good, but how are we supposed to endure the anticipation until spring next year?
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YAYYYYYYY!!!!!! Maki-chan has a new drama! It’s a special though, but I’m not complaining! As always, thank you, HPRIEST, for always providing the latest news on your favorite actresses. MUCH APPRECIATED!!!
I will watch it. Of course!
thank you so much I think I’m w8ing for a good news or dramas of masami for already 5weeks thank u so much HP and shibasaki kou is one of my fav aside of masami. AKI and RITSUKO reunite haha
thank you so much I think I’m w8ing for a good news or dramas of masami for already 5weeks t.hank u so much HP and shibasaki kou is one of my fav aside of masami. AKI and RITSUKO reunite haha
Lounds promising. a big vast they have there
The story sounds realy interesting. What overall screentime are we looking at, with 3 specials?
It’s indeed good news for Masami, although I’m a tad surprised that she hasn’t got a Fall-Season drama lined up. Usually she does a drama every other season. Well, maybe because of Tenshijin..
The other castmembers are very interesting, too: Maki, Nana and Amami Yuki. I couldn’t care less about the male actors, though
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I’m not surprised if masami doesn’t have a drama for this fall season bcuz she already worked on 4dramas this yr 2sp and 1 full drama and 1 stellar drama just like in the yr 2008 she just only worked on 4drama projects plus 1 movie
this year is I think more better bcuz she have 2 movies although the first one flops I hope magare spoon won’t flop on theatres this coming november
generally great actors and a great writer. The story of 5 children is interesting. I masami surprise us that this, (this well she is not of the 5 siblings) I’m not anti it (do not believe any gossip masami), but for me it’s not a good actress, my opinion is nice and very pretty but never convinced me its Action. But sure with this, you will help raise its popularity
Thx for the heads up on this drama HPRIEST! Sounds like its going to be an epic story. It will be hard to wait till next spring for it. I posted the info on daddicts. I hope you don’t mind (^_^)v
This has definitely one of the biggest ensemble (if not -the- biggest) hat FujiTV has ever enlisted. Though I’m surprised at the appearance of MatsuJun here, since MatsuJun is a major TBS baby. Perhaps they’re using the Arashi fame in this.
(Funnily, isn’t it just ironic? MatsuJun and Nagasawa, like it’s some form of retribution for the Ninomiya and Inoue tandem in Tengoku ga Ata Kara ^^ An exchange of partners, reel and real-life-wise? XD)
I’m not a fan of Kou but I don’t despise her, but I am looking forward to Kou and Amami Yuki’s eventual face-off. >D That would be epic awesome (should Amami be the strict, straight-faced BOSS of Kou). Horikita Maki as a ‘career woman’ adds a whole new dimension to her plethora of roles and mettle as an actress.
Also, why does Masami have another ‘Juliet’ role? More character/role portrayals please!