Asadora"Blossom" for the second half of 2026, scripted by Tsuyoshi Sakurai, starring Shizuka Ishibashi, with high expectations for her performance | MANTANWEB(まんたんウェブ)

Asadora"Blossom" for the second half of 2026, scripted by Tsuyoshi Sakurai, starring Shizuka Ishibashi, with high expectations for her performance

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連続テレビ小説「ブラッサム」で脚本を手がける櫻井剛さん=NHK提供
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連続テレビ小説「ブラッサム」で脚本を手がける櫻井剛さん=NHK提供

The press conference announcing the production and lead actor of the NHK Asadora drama "Blossom" for the second half of 2026 was held at the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station on May 29th, and it was revealed that actor Shizuka Ishibashi will play the lead role in the drama. Tsuyoshi Sakurai, who is in charge of the script, also attended the press conference and expressed his expectations for Ishibashi's performance.

Sakurai said that he was "simply a fan of Ishibashi's from the beginning." He gave his stamp of approval to her acting ability, saying, "I was so happy when I found out she was going to play the heroine. Ishibashi is always comfortable in any production, she's easy to get along with, and she's outstanding in terms of stability and security."

Regarding the character of Hano Tama, played by Ishibashi, he explained, "She is a heroine who has had a turbulent life, fallen in love many times, and suffered a lot of hardships, but still ran through life." He added, "I was very relieved that Ishibashi was chosen for the role, and I think that the character will have many aspects that cannot be explained logically, so I will pass those parts on to Ishibashi and hope that she will be able to unite them as a solid heroine."

"Blossom," the 115th serial TV drama, is based on the story of writer Chiyo Uno, who continued to seek freedom throughout the Meiji, Taisho, and Showa eras. She leaves her hometown of Iwakuni, Yamaguchi, and meets fascinating people, which helps her pursue her dreams and propels her into the turbulent Taisho and Showa eras.


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