The new cast for the NHK Asadora drama "Kaze,Kaoru, " starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , which will air in the first half of 2026, has been announced on the official NHK Drama website (＠nhk_dramas), revealing that Takuya and Kazuya from the comedy duo "The Touch" will appear. They will play Shibataya and Matsunaga-ya. This will be the first time that both Takuya and Kazuya will appear in a Asadora.
Takuya said, "'What? Is that true? There are twin characters?' That was my reaction when I first heard about the role. I never thought I would only watch a TV drama series, so I'd be able to appear in it! And what's more, I'm filled with surprise, nervousness, and happiness at being able to appear in a drama set in my hometown of Tochigi Prefecture. For now, I'm going to start by imagining how my father and grandfather speak, and perfecting my Tochigi accent as I prepare for the role. Oh! You'll have to watch to find out if we're playing twins (laughs)."
Kazuya commented, "I can't believe we'll be appearing in a TV drama series! Hey, hey, hey! We're so surprised. As twins who love Asadora, we get excited talking about the day's Asadora on our way to work. We were really looking forward to this production of ' Kaze,Kaoru' because the main character is from Tochigi, the same hometown as us. We don't have much acting experience, but we'll do our best to bring out our own individuality and blend in with the Meiji-era scenery that the story is set in. While we're appearing, we'd like to do our best to support the main characters' way of life."
"Kaze,Kaoru" is the 114th serial TV drama. Set in the Meiji era, it is a buddy drama featuring two trained nurses, Ozeki Chika and Suzuki Masa, as its two protagonists. The two graduated from the same nursing school, they struggle with how to interact with patients and doctors, and grow together through clashes, eventually becoming the "strongest buddy." Uesaka plays the other protagonist, Oya Naomi.
