The 94th episode of the NHK Asadora drama series "Anpan " (General TV, Monday to Saturday 8:00 AM and others), starring Mio Imada , was broadcast on August 7th, and included a scene in which Kentaro ( Fumiya Takahashi) said he had seen someone who resembled "Yam-on-chan" Kusakichi (Sadao Abe), which caused a reaction from viewers.
In episode 94, pregnant Meiko (Nanoka Hara) and Kentaro visit the Yanai household with their young daughter Ai. While chatting, Meiko says, "I'd like to eat Yam-onchan's Anpan again after a long time," to which Kentaro reveals, "Come to think of it, I saw someone who looks like her the other day." Kentaro says he saw the person in Shinbashi, but was unable to call out to them because they seemed to be in a hurry.
When they told them that the person was carrying a large jar, Nobu (Imada), Ranko (Yuumi Kawai), and Meiko all said in unison, "It's Yamu-chan!" Takashi (Takumi Kitamura ) also muttered, "Yam-san, you're in Tokyo."
Kusakichi is a wandering baker who came to Kochi out of nowhere when Nobu and Taka were children. He appeared at the Asada household for the first time in six years in episode 80 (broadcast on July 18), but had not been seen since baking a funeral " Anpan imitation" for the deceased Kamaji (played by Kotaro Yoshida ).
Comments on social media included, "A sign that Uncle Yam will make a reappearance," "Is this a flag for Uncle Yam's reappearance?", "Ken-chan saw Yam-chan! Is this a hint that we'll meet again?", "I'm glad that Yam-san is still being talked about," and "I'm really curious to see when and at what point Yam-san will appear...!"
