Production press conference of FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu"

The production press conference of FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu" was held on 8 January which was attended by cast members Nishiuchi Mariya, Yamamura Ryuta, Sawamura Ikki, Nakamura An and Yamazaki Ikusaburo. The drama which begins its run from 23 January in the Mondays 9pm timeslot, is based on the same-titled manga by Miyazono Izumi and features Nishiuchi as a woman who aims to get married in order to be a housewife but meets a man played by Yamamura who does not want to get married.

Nishiuchi who is starring in her first leading role in a Getsuku drama, revealed that she had planned to go to the US for dancing and acting classes from January to March 2017 so she already took time off to clear her schedule for this period. However, when she got the offer for the drama, she decided that this is a golden opportunity so she postponed her plan and wanted to concentrate on the drama for the next three months. When asked about her views about marriage, Nishiuchi commented that even though she wants to get married and build a happy family one day, she doesn't have the intention to be a housewife yet.

As for Yamamura who is making his debut as an actor, he commented that everything feels new to him and there are various challenges which are unlike what he has encountered as a musician but he will try his best. Coincidentally, the first scene involving Nishiuchi and Yamamura filmed on 4 January was a kissing scene so he tried to keep his breath fresh by not eating anything containing garlic but Nishiuchi happened to do the opposite by going for yakiniku on the night before the shoot. As such, Nishiuchi apologised to him for what she did.

Sources: Nikkansports / Sponichi / Oricon

Preview of "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu" - Winter 2017

Title: Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu 突然ですが、明日結婚します (It's sudden but I'm getting married tomorrow)
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Official Twitter: here
O.A. Start Date: 23 January 2017
Timeslot: Mondays 9pm
Broadcast by: FujiTV
Original manga by: Miyazono Izumi
Cast: Nishiuchi Mariya, Yamamura Ryuta (flumpool), Yamazaki Ikusaburo, Nakamura An, Kishii Yukino, Morita Kanro, Hayama Shono, Yamaga Kotoko, Kagimoto Akira (Lead), Kato Ryo, Furutachi Kanji, Ishino Mako, Sugimoto Tetta, Sawamura Ikki

Supporting cast lineup for FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu" announced

The supporting cast lineup for FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu" starring Nishiuchi Mariya has been announced. The drama will begin its run from 23 January in the Mondays 9pm timeslot. Sawamura Ikki will be making his return to this timeslot for the first time in 6 years since his last appearance in the 2010 drama "Natsu no koi wa nijiiro ni kagayaku" while Yamazaki Ikusaburo will be appearing in his first FujiTV drama this time.

Nishiuchi plays the lead character Takanashi Asuka who aspires to become a housewife after getting married but meets a man Nanami Ryu (flumpool's Yamamura Ryuta) who doesn't want to get married. Sawamura plays the role of Nanami's boss at the TV station's announcers department who thinks highly of the latter while Yamazaki will play an elite sales personnel from an international bank who woos Asuka and is fully aware of her aspiration. Sugimoto Tetta will play the assistant programme director who will do anything for ratings while Yamaga Kotoko and Lead's Kagimoto Akira will play fellow announcers who work with Nanami. Kato Ryo will play Nanami's make-up artist, Nakamura An will be Asuka's senior at work who is very focused on improving herself and doesn't have time for love and marriage and Kishii Yukino will be Asuka's senior and buddy. Morita Kanro also plays Asuka's senior who wants to get married while Asuka's parents and younger brother are played by Furutachi Kanji, Ishino Mako and Hayama Shono.

Source: Oricon

Nishiuchi Mariya & flumpool's Yamamura Ryuta to star in FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu"

Nishiuchi Mariya and flumpool's vocalist Yamamura Ryuta will be appearing in the FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Totsuzen desuga, Ashita kekkon shimasu" (It's sudden but I am getting married tomorrow) which will begin its run from 23 January in the Mondays 9pm timeslot. The drama which is based on the same-titled manga by Miyazono Izumi, features Nishiuchi as the heroine Asuka who is a capable woman working in a major bank. However, underneath her career woman facade, Asuka actually wants to quit her job soon, get married and become a housewife as soon as possible. However, when she is dumped by her boyfriend of 5 years, Asuka is anxious to find a new marriage partner and happens to meet Nanami (Yamamura) who is a handsome TV announcer. Contrary to her plans, Nanami turns out to be extremely resistant to the idea of getting married thus she will have to try her best to change his mind.

Nishiuchi who is appearing in a Getsuku drama for the first time, revealed that she had always set this as a goal she wanted to achieve one day so she is very happy to be able to realise her dream. As for Yamamura, this will be the first time for him to try acting and he had always wanted to expand his career scope so he hopes to meet the challenge despite being very nervous about this.

Sources: Sanspo / Sponichi