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 actor Kisetsu Fujiwara will be appearing. He will play Kohinata Eisuke, a young man who has a "fateful" encounter with one of the main characters, Naomi Oya (Uesaka). This will be Fujiwara's first appearance in a Asadora.
Kohinata Eisuke is a young man who has a fateful encounter with Naomi at a certain place. He is a Navy lieutenant who has just returned from the United States.
Fujiwara said, "As I prepared for my role, I had many meetings with the production staff and tried on costumes, and I could tell that everyone involved in the drama was really passionate about creating this story, so I am filled with happiness and excitement.As a part of the story, I will do my best to act in a way that will be enjoyed by everyone on set and the viewers."
Nursing is one of the themes of this work. Regarding his connection and memories with nursing work, he commented, "When I had an acquaintance who was hospitalized, I heard that at 8am, each hospital room would fall silent. It was all to watch the Asadora. My grandfather, who is in a facility, also enjoys watching TV as one of his daily pleasures. I hope that people who are unable to go home and are sleeping in their hospital beds will also enjoy ' Kaze,Kaoru', and I myself will once again think about the respect and recognition we should have for medical professionals while watching the drama."
"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, but struggle with how to interact with patients and doctors, and grow through clashes, eventually becoming the "strongest buddy." Mikami plays the other protagonist, Ichinose Rin.
