It has been revealed that Kazuto Mokudai from the dance vocal group "Chinyu wa Jibun ni aru" and Minato Matsui from "IMP." will co-star in the drama series "Netsuai Prince" (MBS and others), which will start in March. The heroine will be played by Meari Hayashi in this "forbidden secret love comedy" about a heroine who is doted on by national idols.
The story is based on the manga "Netsuai Prince: Big Brother Loves You" (Shuu Shuppan) by Aotsuki Madoka, which has sold over 2.5 million copies. Amamiya Matsuri (Hayashi) becomes the younger sister of Terzetto, the idol trio she admires, Haruka (Okura Sorato), Azusa (Mokushiro), and Masato (Koizumi Mitsuki), due to her parents' remarriage. The three brothers don't get along and are always fighting, but when Matsuri finds out that Azusa actually admires brothers who get along well, she struggles to deepen their bond. However, one day, Azusa confesses to her that she can't see her as a little sister anymore.
As their relationship progresses, Matsuri reunites with her childhood friend Subaru (Matsui). Subaru, who was once her idol, has now become a handsome actor of national treasure status and is set to debut as a member of Terzetto's rival, PRISM. Yamato (Masuko Atsuki), a member of PRISM, also appears, and the arrows of love become more and more complicatedly intertwined...
Mokushiro, Okura, and Koizumi are members of "The Cause is in Myself," Matsui is a member of "IMP.", and Masuko is also a member of the dance and vocal group "GENIC." In addition, members of popular groups will appear, such as Otomo Tatsuki of "CLASS SEVEN," which launched last November, playing PRISM's leader, Maki, and Haga Shuto of the main vocal and dance group "Lienel" playing PRISM member, Kei.
◇Comment from Kazuto Mokudai
I'm Kazuto Mokudai, who will be playing the role of Azusa. I'm very happy to be playing the lead role for the first time. I'll do my best to deliver to the viewers the same heart-pounding feeling I had when I first read the original manga! Please look forward to our idol performance as the three-brother idol unit "Terzetto"!
◇Comment from Kanade Matsui
I'm Matsui Kanade from IMP., and I'll be playing the role of Subaru! This will be my first time starring in a drama alongside Kazuto Mokudai. I've read the manga and the script, and my heart is filled with excitement, joy, pressure, nervousness, and many other emotions. lol I'll do my best to deliver a "blissful, heart-pounding time" to everyone! Thank you!
◇Comment from Meari Hayashi
When I found out I'd be appearing, I was filled with gratitude and joy!!! It's no exaggeration to say that this is the most heart-fluttering drama I've ever appeared in, so I'm a bit nervous, but I hope I can enjoy filming so that everyone's eyes and hearts can have a sparkling, heart-fluttering time! I'll do my best!
◇Comment from Sorato Okura
I will be playing the role of Haruka. I'm Okura Sorato. I'm the eldest of three brothers! And the three brothers will be played by us, the members of "The Cause is in Myself." We three brothers look different in private and on stage. One of our members, Yoshizawa Kaname, told us, "All three of you look just like your characters on stage and in private!" Eh...? No, no... I may look just like Haruka on stage, but... eh...? What do you mean, in private too? Kaname-san? Everyone! Look forward to it!
◇Comment from Mitsuki Koizumi
I will be playing the role of Masato. My name is Koizumi Mitsuki. I was very happy when I was chosen to play the role of Masato, a member of the idol group "Terzetto" with three brothers. I've never played an idol as an actor before, so I'm nervous, but since there will also be a performance as "Terzetto", I will do my best to express the idol-like Masato in full swing! I hope you enjoy it!
◇Comment from Tatsuki Otomo
I'm Tatsuki Otomo from CLASS SEVEN, and I'll be playing the role of Maki. I'm very grateful to have the opportunity to play a cool character in such a wonderful manga. I'm very familiar with "idols," so I'll do my best based on the director's opinions and the original work!
◇Comment from Shuuto Haga
I'm Haga Shuto, who will be playing the role of Kei! There are many scenes in this drama that will make the viewers' hearts flutter, and I'm also nervous about my first drama appearance, but I'll do my best! I hope everyone looks forward to it.
◇Comment from Atsuki Masuko
Nice to meet you! I'm Atsuki Masuko, and I'll be playing the role of Misuzu Yamato. There are so many lines that I can't really say in real life, and I'm feeling so excited, like I'm in love. I'll do my best to convey Yamato's charm, so please look forward to it!
◇Comment from Director Mirai Tomita
When I first read the original work, I felt like I was drawn into this world before I knew it. I feel that it has the power to make you forget the reality of time. I have a feeling that there will be a very interesting chemical reaction with the cast members who are actually idols playing the role of idols in this work. I hope you will look forward to the broadcast.
◇Comment from Sorami Tate
"What is this flurry of excitement!!" I was so shocked when I read the original work that I screamed and cried while writing it so as not to ruin it and to accelerate the momentum that only a drama can have. I'm happy to be involved in this dreamlike story of the lovable idols and Matsuri.
◇Comment from Madoka Aotsuki
I'm really grateful that this work has been blessed with so many "people." My past editors, the editorial staff at the publishing company, and everyone involved. And above all, the readers who continue to love and support the work. And once again, I've been blessed with such a wonderful opportunity thanks to the wonderful cast and production team. I'm sure it's going to be amazing! I hope you'll enjoy this luxurious time with me!
