"DOPE" - "Jiu" Iura Arata is a hot topic, with people asking "Who is he?" and "He was so mysterious, it was good."

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. The mysterious man Jiu, played by Arata Iura, attracted attention from viewers, with comments such as "Arata Iura of DOPE is too good" and "Who is Jiu, seriously?"

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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 (Takahashi), 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.

Jiu, who is good at disguise, appears in various guises such as a delivery man and a cleaner. In addition to his mysterious behavior around the DOPE case, he also acts with Izumi Ruka ( Rinka Kumada), a member of the crime syndicate Hakua. He is a character who often comes into contact with Jinnai.

"There are so many selfish politicians it makes me sick," Luca said angrily. "They're obsessed with money and sex. They were originally good, healthy citizens, but is it their status that makes them go mad? If we're going to destroy a country like this anyway, we should do it quickly. Don't you think?" he asked Jiu.

Jiu smiled at Luca's question. Immediately afterwards, Jiu turned to face the nearby National Diet Building, eyes filled with power, arms spread wide, and gathered his strength. He tried to destroy the National Diet Building, but then stopped himself by saying, "No way. I can destroy it anytime."

On social media, comments such as, "Jiu is such a mysterious character, it was great that he was so mysterious," "I loved the part in the second half where he was held back from activating his powers," "Jiu seems to have the ability to destroy the National Diet Building, so he must have some pretty powerful supernatural powers," and "Jiu's powers have an incredible final boss vibe!" were posted.