The NHK Asadora drama series "Kaze,Kaoru " (NHK General, Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM, etc.), starring Ai Mikami and Juri Kosaka , will begin airing on March 30th. This 114th Asadora is based on the story of two trained nurses (nurses formally trained in the Meiji era), Chika Ozeki and Masa Suzuki. Here, we introduce Rin Ichinose, played by Ai Mikami.
Rin Ichinose is the protagonist of this story. She was born as the eldest daughter in a mountain town in the Nasu region of Tochigi Prefecture, into a family of former chief retainers. By the time she was old enough to understand, her family had returned to farming, and she felt happy in their modest but comfortable life. Her criterion for judgment is "Does it not shame my conscience?" Although she comes from a good background, she tends to have a narrow perspective. When push comes to shove, she has the ability to act decisively and resolutely.
Mikami, who plays Rin, was chosen for the lead role after receiving high praise for her portrayal of Fujiwara no Akiko in the historical drama "Dear Radiance (Hikaru Kimi e)" (2024). This will be her first appearance in a Asadora.
"Kaze,Kaoru" depicts the story of two nurses who graduated from the same nursing school, struggling and clashing with each other as they grow, eventually becoming the "ultimate buddy" duo. The script is written by Tomoko Yoshizawa, who has worked on a wide range of genres from comedies and family dramas to medical dramas and period dramas. The theme song is "Kaze to Machi" by the three-member band "Mrs. Green Apple". The music is composed by Yuji Nomi, and the narration is provided by Naoko Ken, who also plays the role of Maji, a mysterious and elusive fortune teller.
