The program logo for " Bakebake ," the NHK Asadora drama series starring actress Akari Takaishi , scheduled to start this fall and air in the second half of 2025, has been announced.
" Bakebake " is the story of a couple who love "ghost stories" together with their foreign husband, and who shed light on and speak for the "nameless people" who had been forgotten in Meiji Japan as Westernization progressed. Takaishi plays the heroine Toki Matsuno , the daughter of a fallen samurai from Matsue, modeled after Lafcadio Hearn 's wife Setsu. The script is written by Fujiki Mitsuhiko, who has worked on NHK's "Asagaya Sisters' Relaxed Life Together" and WOWOW's "Tokyu Series."
Nishizawa Kazuki, who designed the logo, commented, "I aimed to create a logo that would convey the atmosphere of the couple's quirky yet lovable daily lives. I chose the motif of the 'unique handwriting' that people write unconsciously. Letters that seem completely normal to me may look a little strange to others, and that's what makes them interesting; I felt that this difference in perspective somehow overlapped with this story that peeks into the lives of the couple. I hope that the fluctuating rhythm and uneven form exude warmth and gently bring the contours of the story into focus."
Production manager Hashizume Kuniomi explained, "Mr. Nishizawa's designs seem familiar, but on closer inspection, they are new. And every time I look at them I discover something new. I thought that if Mr. Nishizawa could create a logo, it would be perfect for this story, so I offered him the job."
"I asked for a logo that captured the atmosphere of the couple's lives, rather than a simple motif, so I think it was a very difficult request. When I saw the completed logo, I thought it was a wonderful logo that matched the world of ' Bakebake'. The ' Bakebake' characters are very original, like a font but not a font, and they are neither Gothic nor Mincho. The logo is like a reminder to reflect over and over on the ordinary things that Toki and Heaven take for granted, as depicted in their everyday lives. I believe that every time you see this logo on air every day, it will become one with the drama and deepen your appreciation for it," he said, giving a glimpse of his satisfaction.
