It has been revealed that actor Chihiro Yamamoto will appear in the period drama "Hagure Karasu," scheduled to air on TV Oita in July 2025. This is a period drama commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of TOS, and Yamamoto will play the heroine Eri.
"Hagure Karasu" is based on the novel of the same name by Akagami Ryo (Shueisha). It is a tale of revenge by the protagonist, who is the only one to escape a horrific incident that occurred in the Takeda domain of Bungo Province in 1666. The main character is Fuju Kamio, and the role of the sworn enemy is played by Shiina Kippei. Also appearing is Zaizen Naomi, who is from Oita Prefecture. The show is scheduled to air on BS11 and other stations.
Yamamoto said, "For me, being able to act in a period drama is a very special thing." She continued, "Kyoto Uzumasa is an important place that raised me from the ground up when I was 17 years old. I held my first script and wooden sword in my hands, and they taught me about acting, movement, and the greatness of period dramas. When I was offered the role of Eri, I remembered everyone in Uzumasa saying, 'We hope Chihiro will be able to play a role like this in a period drama someday,' and I am putting good pressure on myself, increasing my tension and joy at this opportunity to take on this challenge after more than 10 years."
"I have read both the script and the original work, and it is so wonderful and beautiful that I have so much I want to share, but filming is just about to begin, and I want to approach period dramas with the spirit of the 'Silent Samurai,' so please let me keep it to myself until that day when I can say that I have lived as Eri," she said.
