Takeru Sato and Atsuro Watabe to star as father and son detective team in Bitter Blood

1: 禿の月φ ★ 2014/01/30(木) 06:40:44.98 ID:???P

Actors Takeru Sato and Atsuro Watabe will be starring as a father and son detective duo in Bitter Blood which will begin airing in April on Fuji TV (Tuesdays-9). The story is about a detective who was separated from his father since his childhood days, but coincidentally gets appointed as his "buddy" at work. 

This is Sato's first time playing as a detective, as he started his career with Kamen Rider Denno, played a swordsman in Rurouni Kenshin, and then a popular creator in his latest movie Kanojo wa uso wo Ai shisugiteiru. "I used to watch Odoru Daisousasen and have admired policemen, so I'm pumped up for this one. I read the script about being buddies with my dad in the drama, and I've gotten excited."

The original book was written by Shusuke Shizukui (45) and sold over 130,000 copies. The screenplay is written by Shota Koyama (26).

The role that Sato will be playing is that of a newbie detective who gets assigned to the first division of the Ginza Police department where his father (played by Watabe) whom he has not met since the divorce when he was 13 is stationed. The two are definitely not on good terms, but will be teamed up with one another. The story will develop around the son who learns the ropes of being a detective while continuously arguing with his father, and the father who still feels sorry for divorcing his wife to concentrate on being a detective.

Watabe comments: "This drama is bound to entertain people, and the screenplay is astounding. I will definitely give my best efforts for this."

Source: http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20140130-OHT1T00034.htm 

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EXILE's TAKAHIRO to make his drama debut with Emi Takei in Senryokugai Sosakan

1： かばほ～るφ ★ 2013/11/25(月) 08:45:36.99 ID:???0

EXILE's vocalist TAKAHIRO (28) will be making his acting debut as an 'ikemen detective' in the drama Senryokugai Sosakan (NTV, Saturdays 9 pm) which will start airing in January. He will be forming a partnership with the lead Emi Takei (19) as they take on difficult cases.

This drama will be a comedy based on the mystery novel of the same name. TAKAHIRO will be playing the role of Kyosuke Shitara, ace of the police department's criminal investigation division, a detective who has a bright future ahead of him and has a very strong sense of justice. He will however be working alongside "an inspector who can't be called an asset" (Takei), which will only worsen his standing.

The character that he will be playing is a karate expert and martial artist. TAKAHIRO himself is a black belter in karate and will put his knowledge and skills to good use for this role.

This year is TAKAHIRO's 8th year in EXILE, and last June, he also made his solo singing debut. He will be trying his hand at acting as he aims to expand his scope of activities. The production staff also comments: "We hope that TAKAHIRO-san can express himself and exhibit the sensibilities that he has been cultivating all this time".

TAKAHIRO has been concentrating on dialogue recitation as well as acting lessons in preparation for the start of their filming early next month. He has also been doing kickboxing to train his body for the role.

"There remains some unknown aspects about myself, but I want to tackle this like mad in order to express a new side of me." He also commented on his expectations of his comedy skits together with Takei: "I hope I can bring out new expressions and appeal in Takei-san". 

Source: http://www.sponichi.co.jp/entertainment/news/2013/11/25/kiji/K20131125007078040.html

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Ayame Gouriki to star in a late night drama with Hiroshi Tamaki in January "Watashi no kirai na tantei"

1： かばほ～るφ ★ 2013/11/08(金) 10:22:14.25 ID:???0

Ayame Gouriki (21) and Hiroshi Tamaki (33) will be starring together for the first time in TV Asahi's late night drama Watashi no kirai na tantei* which will start in January (Friday nights, 11:15).

*(The private detective whom I hate)

The original story comes from Tokuya Higashigawa, the same writer who wrote Nazotoki wa dinner no ato de. This story is a part of his Ikagawa-shi series. The screenplay is written by Yuichi Fukuda, known for his unique style in Kodomo Keisatsu.

The story takes place in Ikagawa-shi, a fictional town, as Gouriki will play a college student who loves mysteries, while Tamaki will play an eccentric detective who solves "ikagawashii" (suspicious) cases.

Gouriki comments: "I personally love mysteries! I want to be in a drama that will make people burst out in laughter together with a cool and pleasant Tamaki-san".

Tamaki comments: "It's my first time playing a detective, so I want to have fun portraying this character. Gouriki-san has a bright and energetic image. The story has a pretty strong comedic taste, so I hope that both of us can create that kind of atmosphere".

Sanspo: http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20131108/oth13110805050016-n1.html

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