It has been revealed that actress Rio Uchida will be starring in the TV drama series "Drama Choose! 'Rakudatsudakukon'" (Tuesdays at 12:30am), which will begin airing on TV Tokyo from January 6, 2026. She will play the role of a wife whose husband is stolen away by his lover who is pregnant with his child, with Kentaro Ito playing the husband and Yurika Nakamura playing the lover.
The story is based on Mei Yamada's manga "Rakutotsukkon ~The Talented Woman is Chosen~," which became a hot topic as it depicted an "ugly pregnancy battle between an ex-wife and a current wife." Chiharu (Uchida) has supported her husband Tsukasa (Ito) financially for many years by working part-time jobs since he was a medical intern. Now in her 30s, she longs to have a child with Tsukasa, but has undergone fertility treatment without success.
Meanwhile, a shocking turn of events occurs when Emiru (Nakamura), the daughter of a wealthy man and a former patient of Tsukasa, becomes pregnant with Tsukasa's child. Chiharu is forced to divorce Emiru after Tsukasa has been stolen away by her, and although she receives a large amount of compensation, she becomes devastated and devastated. However, a certain incident triggers Chiharu's desire for revenge against Emiru, who stole her away from her, and she decides to steal Tsukasa back... This is the story.
TV Tokyo producer Noboru Morita said, "This drama is an even more powerful version of our previous infidelity and revenge stories, and I believe that viewers will feel refreshed and invigorated by its dramatic and intense plot developments, and gain the courage to live for tomorrow. Please look forward to it."
◇Comment from Rio Uchida
I thought it was a story that depicted the preciousness and pain of loving someone. Each character has their own pain and justice, and anyone can become either "evil" or "victim." I would be happy if I could convey this human drama to you. I'll do my best with the filming!
◇Comment from Kentaro Ito
When I heard about the role, I was surprised at how impactful the title was. Before even reading the book, I imagined a lot of things based on the title alone, such as what the story would be about and what kind of characters would appear. When I read the book, there were many parts that I couldn't quite relate to, but as I acted, I wanted to deepen my understanding of why things turned out the way they did and why they made the choices they did. I hope to be able to sensitively portray the worries and complexes that each character has, so I hope everyone will look forward to the broadcast.
◇Comment from Yurika Nakamura
When I heard about the role, I felt very reassured that I could participate on set with peace of mind, as there were co-stars and staff members I had worked with before. When I first read the story, my first impression was that there was no happiness to be found from any of the characters' perspectives, and I found it very interesting that the story itself is cruel in a sense, leaving you wondering whether they are happy or unhappy. I would be very happy if you would watch the drama!
◇Comment from original author Mei Yamada
I am extremely honored and delighted to have been approached about adapting "Roaring Marriage" into a drama. The story began with a conversation with my editor about how "Even if a robbery marriage does occur, that is not the end goal. What kind of life awaits them afterwards?" The story is filled with many heavy and painful developments, but I am very much looking forward to seeing how the drama staff will portray the journey of Chiharu, Tsukasa, and Emiru through life. Thank you very much!
◇ Comment from Producer Noboru Morita (TV Tokyo)
The infidelity/revenge genre is a big hit. I think the reason for this is that viewers empathize with the story of the protagonist being oppressed and trying to somehow escape from their circumstances. This time, the female protagonist is betrayed cruelly, falls into a difficult situation, and hits rock bottom. It's a shame. This aspect is even more powerful than in this genre.
Another distinctive feature of this work is that all the characters are people in difficult situations, with complexes and other problems. In the proposal, I described all the characters as villains. The story is about these troubled people struggling to find their own happiness. I'm sure viewers will empathize with the almost comical struggles of these troubled people. What's more, the suspenseful plot, with no end in sight, is sure to be addictive as entertainment. And I believe that viewers who watch this drama, which is an even more powerful version of previous infidelity and revenge stories, will feel a refreshing sense of exhilaration and the courage to live for tomorrow as a result of its dramatic and intense plot. Please look forward to it.
