It has recently been revealed that "Hiyokko," the 2017 NHK Asadora drama series starring actress Kasumi Arimura (156 episodes in total), will be rebroadcast on NHK General TV starting August 3rd.
"Hiyokko" is the 96th morning Asadora, an original story by screenwriter Yoshikazu Okada, known for works such as "Churasan." Set in 1964 (Showa 39), the year the Tokyo Olympics were held, Mineko Yatabe (Kasumi Arimura), a laid-back girl born into a large farming family in Ibaraki Prefecture, moves to Tokyo for group employment after her father, Minoru (Kazuki Sawamura), who went to Tokyo for work, disappears. Mineko is supported by her colleagues at the radio factory and the family of Suzuko Makino (Nobuko Miyamoto), the owner of a Western-style restaurant who becomes like a parent to her in Tokyo, as well as the people in the shopping district. Through various encounters and partings, Mineko firmly establishes herself in Tokyo. The drama shines a spotlight on the "nameless people" who lived earnestly during the period of rapid economic growth, warmly depicting their daily lives.
The rebroadcast will begin on August 3rd on NHK General, airing Monday through Friday at 12:30 PM. Simultaneous streaming and on-demand viewing will be available on NHK ONE.
Arimura's comments are as follows:
◇Comment from Kasumi Arimura (who plays the main character, Mineko Yatabe)
"Hiyokko," which aired nine years ago, will be rebroadcast. Thank you very much.
The world of "Hiyokko" is full of the unique style of screenwriter Okada, with not a single bad character among the cast. As Mineko grows with the help of the Yatabe family, Suzufuri-tei, Otome Dormitory, and everyone at Akane-so, I myself learned a great deal and spent invaluable time watching the show.
I remember how much encouragement I received from the cast and staff, and from everyone who watched the show. I am filled with gratitude.
I would be delighted if those who watched the broadcast back then, as well as those who have never seen "Hiyokko," could take this opportunity to enjoy it.
