Masaki Okada, Kaho reunite for "Otomen" drama
Well, that takes care of that old rumor of Matsujun and Aragaki Yui
tackling this adaptation - the official cast is much more age
appropriate. Though...Kaho? Really, Japan? Well, okay.
The shojo manga "Otomen" by Aya Kanno is being turned into a
live-action drama series this summer. The show, starring Masaki Okada
(19), will occupy Fuji TV's Saturday night time slot.
Okada is having a big year in terms of movies, with major roles
in "Harufuwei," "Honokaa Boy," "Juryoku Pierrot," and "Boku no Hatsukoi
wo Kimi ni Sasagu." However, "Otomen" will be his first starring role
in a TV series.
The original manga started in 2006 and is still being serialized in the
magazine Bessatsu Hana to Yume. The tankoubon editions have sold more
than 2.50 million copies total. Classified as a romantic
comedy, "Otomen" centers around the popular high school boy Asuka
Masamune (Okada), the top kendo fighter in the nation. However, beneath
his cool exterior, he is actually fond of sweets and shojo manga, and
is skilled in sewing and cooking. When he instantly falls for the
transfer student Ryo Miyakozuka, his secret is in danger of being
exposed.
The female lead of Ryo will be played by Kaho (17), who previously
worked with Okada in the 2007 movie "Tennen Kokekko" ("A Gentle Breeze
in the Village").
The "Otomen" drama will start on August 1, airing every Saturday at
11:10pm.
tackling this adaptation - the official cast is much more age
appropriate. Though...Kaho? Really, Japan? Well, okay.
The shojo manga "Otomen" by Aya Kanno is being turned into a
live-action drama series this summer. The show, starring Masaki Okada
(19), will occupy Fuji TV's Saturday night time slot.
Okada is having a big year in terms of movies, with major roles
in "Harufuwei," "Honokaa Boy," "Juryoku Pierrot," and "Boku no Hatsukoi
wo Kimi ni Sasagu." However, "Otomen" will be his first starring role
in a TV series.
The original manga started in 2006 and is still being serialized in the
magazine Bessatsu Hana to Yume. The tankoubon editions have sold more
than 2.50 million copies total. Classified as a romantic
comedy, "Otomen" centers around the popular high school boy Asuka
Masamune (Okada), the top kendo fighter in the nation. However, beneath
his cool exterior, he is actually fond of sweets and shojo manga, and
is skilled in sewing and cooking. When he instantly falls for the
transfer student Ryo Miyakozuka, his secret is in danger of being
exposed.
The female lead of Ryo will be played by Kaho (17), who previously
worked with Okada in the 2007 movie "Tennen Kokekko" ("A Gentle Breeze
in the Village").
The "Otomen" drama will start on August 1, airing every Saturday at
11:10pm.