Tokyo International News Agency

A new spin-off drama, "Kyoka Izumi Does Not Mute" (泉京香は黙らない), from NHK's popular live-action drama series "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan," is set to air on May 4th at 9:30 PM, sparking a massive reaction on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The protagonist of the new series is Kyoka Izumi (played by Marie Iitoyo), who has hitherto added vibrant color to the stories as Kishibe Rohan's dedicated editor. Issey Takahashi will also reprise his role as Kishibe Rohan, with the familiar duo taking on new supernatural phenomena. What has particularly drawn attention is that this is a completely original story, with Hirohiko Araki, the original manga author, participating as a script cooperator. Directed by Tomotaro Seki and Kentaro Hirase from the directorial collective "May," Hirase stated his goal is to make it the "scariest in the series!!", raising expectations even higher. Following this announcement, X was flooded with joyous reactions ...

The latest installment in the popular drama series "Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan," titled "Kyoka Izumi Does Not Stay Silent" and starring Marie Iitoyo, is set to air on NHK General on May 4th (Monday/Holiday) at 9:30 PM, generating significant buzz on social media. This live-action adaptation of Hirohiko Araki's original manga series has captivated audiences with the dynamic interplay between protagonist Rohan Kishibe, played by Issey Takahashi, and his dedicated editor and trusted partner, Kyoka Izumi. The newly announced "Kyoka Izumi Does Not Stay Silent" marks the first time Kyoka Izumi takes center stage as the protagonist in a completely original story within the series. Marie Iitoyo, who plays the lead, commented, "I myself am more surprised than anyone." However, fans have overwhelmingly welcomed her casting, with comments such as "Kyoka-chan as the protagonist, I'm absolutely thrilled!" and "I love Marie Iitoyo's un...