Former Nogizaka46 member Yuki Yoda stars in the drama "Buzz Until You Die!!" as an influencer who exposes her secrets

It has been announced that talent and actor Yuki Yoda will star in "Buzz Until You Die!!", which will begin airing on MBS's Drama Special Zone (Thursdays at 12:59 AM) from October 16th. She graduated from the idol group Nogizaka46 in February of this year after about eight and a half years, and this will be her first appearance in a terrestrial TV drama series since graduating from the group. Yoda, who has over 1.11 million followers on Instagram, will take on the role of an "influencer who exposes the truth". She will be breaking new ground by dyeing her hair brightly to suit the role.

This is a live-action drama adaptation of the manga of the same name by Fusedi (Bungeishunju). Yoda plays the protagonist, Asano Kanako, a 26-year-old divorced part-time worker. Her life changes drastically overnight when a video she accidentally filmed of a hit-and-run accident goes viral on social media. Kanako, who finds pleasure in the endless praise, "like" notifications, and media exposure she receives, begins her career as Tapako, an exposé influencer who wields radical "justice." Her unwavering willingness to go viral gradually paralyzes her sense of ethics, and eventually her excessive righteousness gives rise to new hatred, drawing her into a terrifying drama of revenge.

Yoda commented, "The story of an influencer who exposes people and rises from the bottom up portrays human desires and weaknesses in a realistic way, but it also includes Tapako's cuteness, so I felt it was a very human piece."

"Tapako is a type of character I've never played before, so I was a little nervous, but it's a fresh experience and I think I'll be able to enjoy the challenge. I'll also break out of my shell and carefully portray Tapako's charm!" she said enthusiastically.

Yosuke Masaike, who is in charge of the script, introduced the story by saying, "With just one smartphone, your life can change drastically overnight. This story is a modern buzz action drama that depicts such a 'what if' scenario." He also said, "I adapted the story to make the most of the brilliance of the incredibly powerful original. It's a story that will resonate with everyone living in the age of social media."

After it is broadcast on terrestrial television, it will be available for free on catch-up streaming on TVer and MBS Dougaism.