"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 is only one day left until the show starts. Here, we introduce Kazami Ryosuke, played by Matsumoto Rei.
◇Aspires to be a calligrapher who will revolutionize the image of calligraphy
Kazami Ryosuke is a senior in the calligraphy club who is admired by the main character Yui (Hashimoto). He aspires to be a calligrapher who will revolutionize the image of calligraphy.
Matsumoto, who plays Ryosuke, was born on April 27th, 2000, and is 24 years old and from Ehime Prefecture. This is his first time appearing in a morning drama.
◇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 "Shojiki 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.
