"Omusubi" is the NHK morning drama series starring Kanna Hashimoto, which will begin airing in the second half of fiscal year 2024 on September 30th. The heroine, born in 1989, is a powerful "Heisei youth graffiti" who always values her individuality with a "gal spirit" in her heart. There are only 9 days left until the series starts. Here, we introduce Yoneda Eikichi, played by Matsudaira Ken.
◇ He can't leave people in trouble alone
Yoneda Eikichi is the grandfather of the main character, Yui (Hashimoto). He is a fan of the baseball team Hawks (then Daiei) and a free-spirited "nobosemon." He has a strong personality and can't leave people in trouble alone.
This will be Matsudaira's first appearance in a morning drama as Eikichi.
◇ The first morning drama in four Heisei eras - what about the theme song and narration?
The drama is an original work by screenwriter Nemoto Nonji, known for NHK's "Honest Real Estate" and other works. The theme song is "Illumination" by B'z, a song that is said to add a powerful touch to the world of the story, in which the protagonist encounters gal culture.
The main story will be narrated by illustrator and actor Lily Franky, while the Saturday edition will be narrated by the station's announcer Takase Kozo. This will be the first morning drama to be set mainly in the Heisei period, since "Maiagare!" in the second half of 2022.
The series will air on NHK General TV from September 30th, Monday to Saturday at 8am and other times.
