Timelesz Shuto Inomata's first drama appearance in October's "Papa to Chichi no Uchigohan"

It has been announced that Shuto Inomata of the popular eight-member group "timelesz" will be appearing in the new TV drama "Papa to Chichi no Uchigohan" (starting October 4th) on TV Asahi's Oshidora Saturday slot (Saturdays at 11pm). This will be Inomata's first drama appearance, as he is currently active in variety shows.

The series is based on the manga of the same name by Toyoda Yu, who is also known for "Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!(commonly known as Cherry Magic)" (Shinchosha). Starring timelesz's So Matsushima and actor Shirasu Jin, the drama follows single fathers Sengoku Satoshi (Matsushima) and Harumi Masahiro (Shirasu) as they struggle to raise their children while living together. The delicious food that appears in each episode is also a highlight.

Inomata will play Akutsu Tatsuya, a part-time worker at the bone-setting clinic run by Sengoku. Regarding his role in this production, he commented, "I have never acted before, so when I heard I would be appearing in a drama for the first time, I was very happy, but also a little nervous because it's my first time. After reading the original work, I thought it was wonderful how father and son grow little by little and grow closer through cooking."

Regarding the character he plays, Akutsu, he said, "He was unable to play basketball and was staggering around, but he met Sengoku and had a change of heart. I also played soccer, but I couldn't play it anymore and gave up, so in that sense there are some similarities, and I think I can empathize with him a little when I play the role." He said he received words of encouragement from the members of timelesz and enthusiastically declared, "I'll do my best to become the best actor in Japan!"

It was also announced that actress Misako Renbutsu will be appearing in the show. She will play Dan Yukari, the cooking teacher at the school attended by Sengoku and Harumi. "I hope this drama will be a source of healing, a source of hunger, and a kind of nourishing supplement you can have once a week, so I'll do my best to be a good spice in the story as I watch over it," she said.