Mone Kamishiraishi and Snow Man's Koji Mukai Team Up for TBS Time-Slip Romantic Comedy

A new drama titled Iroha no Koi wa Jidai o Kakeru (affectionately known as Koi-Toki), starring actress Mone Kamishiraishi, is set to air this October in TBS's popular Tuesday drama slot, sparking massive buzz across social media. This marks Kamishiraishi's return to the network's Tuesday lineup after approximately five years, prompting an outpouring of joy from fans with comments such as "I'm so happy my Tuesday 10 PM routine is back!" and "Welcome back, Mone-chan!"

The series is a romantic comedy sparked by a time slip spanning 300 years. Kamishiraishi takes on the challenge of playing dual roles for the first time: a young woman from the Edo period and a present-day Reiwa-era elementary school teacher. Starring opposite her is Snow Man member Koji Mukai, who plays Ikuru Ichinose, her chronically unlucky fellow schoolteacher, marking Mukai's first major teacher role in a serial drama.

Immediately following the announcement, hashtags such as "#IrohaNoKoiWaJidaiOKakeru" and "#KoiToki" trended on X (formerly Twitter). Congratulatory messages poured in from Mukai's fans and his fellow Snow Man members, with excitement erupting over his bespectacled look, his first rom-com and teacher role, and the charming height difference between the two leads.

Combining Kamishiraishi's acclaimed acting prowess with Mukai's captivating presence—a distinct shift from his approachable persona on variety shows—anticipation is running high for their fresh on-screen chemistry and this cross-temporal love story ahead of its autumn premiere.

The Context

TBS's Tuesday 10:00 PM drama slot is widely renowned in Japan as a powerhouse for romantic comedies and feel-good dramas, having launched massive hits like An Incurable Case of Love (Koi wa Tsuzuku yo Doko Made mo), which also starred Mone Kamishiraishi in 2020. Kamishiraishi is one of Japan's most prominent young actresses and singers, famously known globally for voicing Mitsuha Miyamizu in Makoto Shinkai's blockbuster anime film Your Name. Her co-star, Koji Mukai, is a member of the top-charting male idol group Snow Man under STARTO ENTERTAINMENT (formerly Johnny & Associates), celebrated for his energetic variety appearances and rising career in acting.

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