"Omusubi" is the NHK morning drama series starring Kanna Hashimoto, which will begin airing in the second half of 2024 on September 30th. The heroine, born in 1989, is a powerful "Heisei youth graffiti" who pushes forward with the "gal spirit" of always valuing her individuality. There are only four days left until the show starts. Here, we introduce Risa Yuzuki, also known as "Lisapon," played by Meimi Tamura.
◇She is a quiet high school girl who follows the school rules at school, but...
Lisapon is a classmate of the main character, Yui (played by Hashimoto). She is a quiet high school girl who follows the school rules at school, but she is actually a hidden gal and a member of Hagaren. Her dream is to write a book about the history of gals.
Tamura, who plays Lisapon, is known as a former member of the idol group "AngeRum," and was selected for the role in the largest "young talent audition" to date.
This will be her second time appearing in a morning drama, following her appearance in "Ranman" in the first half of 2023. In that drama, she played Ohata Kayo, the only daughter of Ohata Printing Company.
◇A morning drama that starts in the Heisei era for the first time in four works - who will sing the theme song and narrate it?
The drama is an original work by screenwriter Nemoto Nonji, known for NHK's "Shojiki Real Estate", among others. The theme song is "Illumination" by "B'z", and it is said to be a song that will further powerfully liven up the world of the story of the protagonist who encounters gal culture.
The main story will be narrated by illustrator and actor Lily Franky, and the Saturday edition will be narrated by the same station's announcer Takase Kozo. This will be the first morning drama to be set mainly in the Heisei era in four works, since "Maiagare!" in the second half of 2022.
The drama will be broadcast on NHK General TV from September 30th, Monday to Saturday at 8:00 a.m. and other channels.
