The 89th episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and other times), starring Mio Imada, was broadcast on July 31st. The episode featured a scene in which Takashi ( Takumi Kitamura) felt anxious about the success of the genius manga artist Teshima Osamu, which drew a reaction from viewers.
In episode 89, Nobu and Taka have moved into a tenement house in Nakameguro. One day, members of the Asada family visit their new home. With four people in a small room, Taka asks Yagi (Satoshi Tsumabuki) if he can let them stay at his house.
Yagi says, "You're a designer for a top department store? That doesn't suit you," and asks, "Don't you draw manga?" When Taka answers, "I do. Even while I'm working, I draw manga," Yagi mentions the popular manga artist Teshima Osamu and says, "I heard that manga artist is a medical student." Taka becomes increasingly impatient, saying, "A medical student? He's drawing such interesting manga while aiming to become a doctor?" and "He's undoubtedly a genius. When I read stuff like that, I get extremely anxious. I want to start drawing manga as soon as possible."
After that, Takashi comes to work and quickly finishes the design of the shop window, then reads the manga "Shin Takarajima" by Osamu Teshima. As he reads the manga, Takashi seems to be overwhelmed by Osamu Teshima's talent.
Comments on social media included, "I was devastated by Teshima Osamu's sense and the portrayal of such a talented person," "I know how he feels - it's frustrating when you see someone younger than you succeeding in the path you want to follow," "Will his creative drive be ignited, or will he be overcome with feelings of inferiority...?" and "I'm excited to see how the relationship between these two will be portrayed."
