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In the upcoming series, Detarame Hero, Sato Ryuta plays Kuzumi Kenta, a lowlife moocher who suddenly becomes a hero.

Kenta’s tendency to always do absolutely nothing because he thinks doing anything is troublesome, is a sure sign that he is NOT  a hero. However, upon eating mysterious candy, Kenta discovers that his physical strength and sensory abilities are increased tenfold for exactly ten minutes. When a police officer, his best friend Tanba Shuiji, discovers this ability, Kenta is forced to use his newfound abilities for good.

This series is, of course, a comedy, but watch out! You might just get hit with the “feels” stick, as this series will follow the growth of Kenta, and how he becomes more caring.

Notable cast members include, Tsukamoto Takashi,  Motokariya Yuika and Koninata Fumiyo.

The series will air on Thursday, April 4th.

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In NTV’s upcoming drama, 35 sai no Koukousei (35 year old high school student), actress Yonekura Ryoko will take on the role of an adult returning to high school 18 years after dropping out.

The drama will center around how a 35 year old changes the school and influences her fellow classmates’ lives while dealing with the dark reality of today’s high schools, including bullying and skipping school.

Not only will her age make her stand out at the school, but the fact that she always arrives at school in an expensive foreign car, smokes during lunch break, and enjoys a cold beer after school, will certainly set her apart from the rest of the students. Nonetheless, her experience over the years makes her a dependable senpai that the other students can look to in order to solve problems.

This series will air in April.

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Sora Tobu Kouhoushitsu is the drama adaptation of Arikawa Hiro's novel of the same name, and is set in the Public Relations Office of the Air Self-Defense Force. Co-starring for the first time, Aragaki Yui and Ayano Go have been cast as the lead characters that have to deal with crushed dreams.

Aragaki's character, Inaba Rika, whose childhood dream was to become a news reporter, is instead a director for an informative TV program. At one point, she was a reporter; however, her career was cut short after her ambitious habits for obtaining and reporting news provoked too many people. Ayano will take on the role of Sorai Daisuke, a former fighter pilot, who was so~ close to achieving his dream of being a pilot for the flying squadron, "Blue Impulse. Unfortunately, his involvement in an accident causes him to be reassigned to the public relations office.

Actor Shibata Kyojei will also appear in this drama as Sorai Daisuke's boss at the PR office.

The series will premiere Sunday, April 14th on TBS.

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Based on the manga, Meshibana Keiji Tachibana, Sato Jiro has been confirmed to portray protagonist, Detective Tachibana.

Tachibana loves to eat! In fact, he knows a LOT about food, and his habit of always talking about food is what got him the nickname, "Meshibana." Although his constant talk of food may annoy people--because it makes them hungry--Tachinana's unique knowledge of food allows him to get uncooperative people to open up to him, as he uses food related stories and stories of his experiences with certain restaurants. It's a pretty successful tactic, since it helps Tachibana solve the cases at hand.

The series will premiere April 10th on TV Tokyo.

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TV Tokyo has just announced the complete cast of its upcoming series, "Vampire Heaven," which includes Omasa Aya, Hiraoka Yuta and Honda Tsubasa. Brace yourselves, because the synopsis entails a painful love story about two vampire girls who both fall in love with a human for the first time. Unfortunately for them, they fall for the same guy.

After committing a major taboo in the vampire world, Sakurako (Omasa) and her best friend, Komachi (Honda), are sent to live amongst the humans. Upon their arrival, Sakurako encounters Hayako (Hiraoka), a good looking guy who is arrogant by nature and dreams of becoming a professional musician. Of course, Sakurako instantly falls in love with him...but there's a catch. If a vampire falls for a human, the more he/she loves that human, the stronger their desire for that human's blood becomes. Luckily for Sakurako, she discovers that she can control her insatiable urge for Hayako's blood through music. As such, she plays the guitar, and thinks about Hayako and her love for him♥ Although Komachi worries about her friend falling for a human, eventually, she too falls for Hayako. COMMENCE LOVE TRIANGLE!

The series will air Tuesday, April 23rd on TV Tokyo.

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The ever so sexy Liar Game star, Matsuda Shota, has been confirmed for the lead role in TBS’s upcoming detective series, Sennyuu Tantei Tokage (Private Investigator Tokage), as—of course—Sennyuu Tantei Tokage.

Tokage is a man with an “overwhelming power of memory” and is as meticulous as Sherlock Holmes. Prior to becoming a PI, Tokage was once an elite detective of the Metropolitan Police Department. However, when a fatal mistake cost the life of his partner, he immediately resigned and later joined the private investigation bureau. Although he has a strong sense of justice and will to fight crime, his unapproachable demeanor and inability to trust anyone, makes working with him almost impossible. It is no doubt the result of losing his partner.

The new series will be structured around Tokage and his assistant, played by actress Renbutsu Misako, as they are contracted by the Metropolitan Police Department to help solve difficult and unsolved cases through undercover investigations.

Other stars set to pop up when STT premieres include Matsuoka Masahiro, Mimula, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Kenichi Endo, and Shiro Ito.

The new series will air Thursday, April 18th.

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