It has been announced that Juri Kosaka , who will be playing one of the main characters, Oya Naomi, in the NHK Asadora drama "Kaze,Kaoru " to be aired in the first half of 2026, has started filming. Uesaka said, "Since filming began, it feels like a new wind is blowing every day, and it's very stimulating. There are things to think about as Naomi, and sometimes I worry, but I'm happy about all of that, and I'm grateful to be able to walk this path with the role."
He continued, "Working together with my co-stars and staff, I am surrounded by a warm atmosphere on set every day," and added, "I will cherish every moment and act with all my heart so that this wind will reach everyone gently! I hope you will look forward to the broadcast."
" 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."Ai Mikami Ai plays the other protagonist, Ichinose Rin.