It was announced on May 29th that actor Shizuka Ishibashi will be starring in the NHK Asadora drama "Blossom " in the second half of 2026. Attending a press conference held at the NHK Osaka Broadcasting Station on the same day, Ishibashi commented on the fact that she will be playing the heroine in her second morning Asadora role since " Hanbun, Aoi " in the first half of 2018, "I'm really surprised to be chosen as the heroine. I have a few friends who have played the heroine in Asadora, and I had the impression that they were all really strong people, and I thought they were just amazing."
Regarding Hana Sugisaki, who played the heroine in "Ochoyan" in the second half of 2020, he revealed, "I was in frequent contact with her and would visit her at home when she was working on "Ochoyan," and commented, "Hana-chan is knowledgeable about delicious food, so I'd like her to tell me about some good restaurants in Osaka."
She said that she is "on good terms with Arimura Kasumi, with whom she played the heroine in "Hiyokko" in the first half of 2017," and added with a smile, "I'd like to ask her in detail how she got through (the filming period as the heroine of the Asadora)."
"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, meets fascinating people, and pursues her dreams, moving forward into the turbulent times of the Taisho and Showa eras. The script is written by Tsuyoshi Sakurai, known for "Your Goods Are Here" and "Boogie Woogie."
The Asadora " Anpan " starring Mio Imada is currently being broadcast. In the second half of 2025, " Bakebake " starring Akari Takaishi will be broadcast, and in the first half of 2026, " Kaze,Kaoru " starring Ai Mikami will be broadcast.
