Nanao, "TOKYO MER" harsh filming: "To be honest, I really don't want to do it"

Actor Nanao appeared at the stage greeting to celebrate the completion of the theatrical version of "TOKYO MER ~Running Emergency Room~ Nankai Mission" (directed by Matsuki Aya, released on August 1st) held at TOHO Cinemas Roppongi (Minato Ward, Tokyo) on July 10th. She said that filming "TOKYO MER" is tough every time, and talked about her struggles, saying, "I don't want to do it every time. To be honest, I really don't want to do it. It's really tough." When lead actor Ryohei Suzuki pointed out, "You didn't say 'I won't do it' even in the first (theatrical version)," Nanao replied with a smile, "This guy is just a pervert. It was fun this time."

Also appearing at the event were Kento Kaku, Eguchi Yosuke, Takasugi Mahiro, Meru Nukumi, Emma Miyazawa, ​​Ishida Yuriko, and director Matsuki.

The film is a sequel to the movie "TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room" (2023). The story is set in the vast ocean that spans Okinawa and Kagoshima. Nankai MER is born, traveling around the islands floating in the sea between Kagoshima and Okinawa, and TOKYO MER's chief doctor Kitami (Suzuki) and nurse Kuramae (Nanao) are seconded. One day, a large-scale eruption occurs on a volcanic island, putting all 79 islanders in danger of losing their lives. The new MER members take on the biggest mission in history to save all lives... This is the story. The members of Nankai MER are played by Eguchi, Takasugi, Ikumi, and Miyazawa, and following the TV series and the first movie, Kaku and Ishida will also appear.

"TOKYO MER: Running Emergency Room" is a full-scale medical drama about a new professional emergency medical team called "TOKYO MER" established by the governor of Tokyo. The serial drama was broadcast in the TBS "Sunday Theater" slot (Sunday 9:00 pm) in July 2021, and the average household viewership rating for the final episode was 19.5% (Kanto region, Video Research survey), which became a hot topic. The first movie version was released in April 2023 and was a hit, earning a box office revenue of approximately 4.53 billion yen.