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 Yuta Hayashi will be appearing. He will play Makimura Taichi, a student and close friend of Shimada Kenjiro, played by Sano Shoya of the popular group " Ae! group."
Hayashi expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I really like the title ' The Kaze,Kaoru.' It makes me imagine the temperature and smell that I feel from life, the movement of the times, and people's activities. I hope to cherish these feelings and weave a wonderful story together with everyone."
Regarding the role he will be playing, he commented, "I play Makimura Taichi, a humble student and a close friend of Shimada Kenjiro, also known as Shimaken. I am looking forward to the upcoming filming to see what kind of legacy the people in this story will leave behind in the rapidly changing Meiji era."
"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." Migami plays the lead role of Ichinose Rin, while Uesaka plays Oya Naomi.
