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Kamenashi Kazuya to star in a home drama for the first time in 2 years

On June 26th, it was revealed that KAT-TUN Kamenashi Kazuya (27) will we starring in a new drama for the first time in 2 years, this time under NTV (Title to be decided). This home drama is based on the original novel series "Tokyo Bandwagon" (Shueisha) written by Shoji Yukiya. Kamenashi commented, "I want to build a family and express human relationships in a way that everyone thinks 'family is good'. I'm really excited to begin as soon as possible". The original series was ranked the "No.1 novel you want to be adapted to the screen" in 2009.

Kamenashi plays the role of Hotta Ao, a free tour operator with an expression of grief and a frivolous behaviour, this gap is unbearable for women so he is treated like a playboy, loved by many. He meets Makino Suzumi in college and falls in love with her wholeheartedly.

Omori Mika is the scriptwriter of this adventure, famous for working in 'My☆Boss My☆Hero" (NTV) and 'Buzzer Beat' (FujiTV). Producer Ikeda Kenji commented, "He is known as a 'cool' type because of his roles in dramas like 'Youkai Ningen Bem' or 'Nobuta. wo Produce'. We would like to portray a different side of him in the middle of a big family, I trust the set will help a lot so please tune in".

Student in love, humanoid monster, Kamenashi has played a variety of roles in dramas but home dramas are a new ground, Kamenashi is excited about working, "I heard about this drama in October but filming has yet to start. I'm sure we'd be able to feel like family with the cast, I'm looking forward to meet my new family".

This series will be broadcasted since October every Saturday at 9PM.

http://www.jenewsdaily.com/2013/07/2...me-in-2-years/