Preview of "Re:Mind" - Autumn 2017

Title: Re:Mind
Official website: here
Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 19 October 2017
Timeslot: Thursdays 1am
Broadcast by: TV Tokyo & Netflix
Original concept by: Akimoto Yasushi
Theme Song: "Soredemo aruiteru" by Hiragana Keyakizaka46
Cast: Iguchi Mao, Ushio Sarina, Kakizaki Memi, Kageyama Yuuka, Kato Shiho, Saito Kyoko, Sasaki Kumi, Sasaki Mirei, Takase Mana, Takamoto Ayaka and Higashimura Mei

Production press conference of TV Tokyo Autumn 2017 drama "Re:Mind"

The production press conference of TV Tokyo Autumn 2017 drama "Re:Mind" was held on 8 October which was attended by the leads i.e. the 11 members from Hiragana Keyakizaka46 namely Iguchi Mao, Ushio Sarina, Kakizaki Memi, Kageyama Yuuka, Kato Shiho, Saito Kyoko, Sasaki Kumi, Sasaki Mirei, Takase Mana, Takamoto Ayaka and Higashimura Mei.

Oricon's most anticipated Autumn 2017 dramas ranking

Oricon conducted a survey on 1,364 people from their teens to 50s between 11 September and 19 September whereby they chose which Autumn 2017 they are looking forward to watch. Dramas which were not announced by the TV stations before 5 September were not included in this survey and only dramas from the private networks and NHK were considered as candidates in this list.

There are two rankings here i.e. the primetime (7pm to 10pm) and midnight categories (shown after 11pm). Numbers in brackets indicate the overall weighted score in terms of anticipated ratings, leading actor/actress, supporting cast and content which account for 20 marks each. As such, the maximum score a drama can get is 80. The asterisk indicates dramas which are based on novels/manga so those without have original scripts.

Surprisingly, this is the first time that two dramas tied for the top spot with the maximum score of 80 marks. Although they are both medical-themed dramas, they have very different storylines. "Doctor X" features many difficult surgery scenes amid the underlying storyline of the internal power and money struggles within the university hospital while "Kounodori" focuses on the gynecology department where the doctors strive to provide the best obstetric care to their patients amid various challenges. Also worth noting is that TV Asahi and TBS hogged the top 5 spots in this ranking while NTV, FujiTV and TV Tokyo accounted for the rest of the slots.

Primetime Category
1) Doctor X 5 ~ Gekai Daimon Michiko ~ / Kounodori 2 * (80)
3) Aibou season 16 (75)
4) Kangoku no Ohimesama (70)
5) Rikuou * (67)
6) Minshuu no Teki ~ Yo no naka, okashikunai desuka!? ~ (66)
7) Kasouken no Onna SEASON 17 (65)
8) Keiji Yugami * (60)
9) Okusama wa, toriatsukai chuui (58)
10) Saki ni umaretadake no boku (50)
11) Ashita no Yakusoku (49)
12) Ima kara anata wo kyohaku shimasu * (39)
13) Universal Koukokusha ~ Anata no jinsei, urikomimasu * (34)

Midnight Category
1) Black Revenge (56)
2) Re:Mind * (39)
3) Wakakozake Season 3 * / Juuyou Sankounin Tantei * (37)
5) Otona Koukou (29)
6) Rabuho no Ueno-san Season 2 * (28)
7) Shinjuku Seven * (27)
8) Setoutsumi * (25)
9) Fringeman ~ Aijin no tsukirikata wo oshiemasu ~ * (23)
10) Boku wa Mari no naka * (22)
11) Sakura no oyakodon * (18)

Source: Oricon

Hiragana Keyakizaka46 members to be the leads in new TV Tokyo Autumn 2017 drama "Re:Mind"

Hiragana Keyakizaka46, the under group of popular idol group Keyakizaka46, will be the leads in the new TV Tokyo Autumn 2017 drama "Re:Mind" which will begin its run from 19 October in the Thursdays 1am timeslot. The drama will also be shown via Netflix from 13 October where new episodes are uploaded on every Friday while BS Japan will show this from 24 October in the Tuesdays 11pm timeslot.

The story which is conceptualised by Akimoto Yasushi, is a suspense tale set in a senior school where the classmates are trapped in a certain place before they realise it. When they regain consciousness, they find that they are seated around a huge table and are greeted with some strange happenings. Since there is a reason why the girls cannot escape from the room, they are plunged into fear and confusion and try to make sense of what has happened as they try to escape amid various horrifying things heading their way.

Nagahama Neru who is in both Keyakizaka46 groups, commented that she was shocked to hear everyone in their group will be the lead in this drama. Although she is worried about taking on the leading role, she is also filled with anticipation as she loves suspense stories. As everyone is grateful to be given the chance to act in a drama together, they will work hard to make this a success. Meanwhile, fellow member Kakizaki Memi said that as their group has a bright and cheerful image, the members were all very surprised to be acting in a serious suspense drama like this. Last but not least, Kato Shiho commented that they will not waste this chance and hope to show everyone that their members can act and their fans will react favourably to this drama.

Sources: Eiga.com / Oricon