The first episode of the drama series " DOPE " (TBS, Friday 10pm), starring Kaito Takahashi of the popular group "King & Prince" and actor Tomoya Nakamura , was broadcast on July 4th. Takahashi's character Saiki, who is earnest, full of a sense of justice, and takes everything seriously, became a hot topic among viewers.
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The story is based on the same-titled novel (Kadokawa Bunko) by Kizaki Chiaki, who made her debut as a novelist after winning the grand prize at the 20th Dengeki Novel Prize with "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens." Set in a near-future Japan where a mysterious new drug called "DOPE" is rampant, Saiki Yuto, a rookie narcotics agent of the secret Narcotics Control Department Special Investigation Division (Special Investigation Division), and Jinnai Teppei (Nakamura), the division's trainer, attempt to solve a mysterious case.
While Jinnai believed that the only thing to do was to eliminate all DOPE users, commonly known as "dopers," one by one, Saiki believed that dopers should also be given a chance to rehabilitate.
Meanwhile, information about a drug dealer comes in, and Saiki heads to the scene with Jinnai. Then, Saiki's ability to predict the future is activated, and images of future events flow into his brain, and Saiki sees Jinnai shooting a drug dealer.
"His fate has already been decided," said Jinnai as he tried to eliminate the doper, but Saiki shot him first. As he handcuffed the groaning doper, Saiki appealed to Jinnai, saying, "I can change it. Even if it's fate. That's what my power is for."
On social media, comments such as, "Saiki-kun is really great as he is so straightforward and believes that even dope addicts can be rehabilitated. Kai-chan's acting is amazing," "I really love Saiki-kun's straightforward eyes and words in 'You can change it, even if it's fate'," and "The ending was great" were posted.
