■“We were particular about differentiating between her life-sized appearance and the parts that are not.” (Miona Hori)
It has been announced that Miona Hori will appear as a guest in episode 7 of the Kantele/Fuji TV monthly drama “Monster,” which will be aired on November 25th.
In the seventh episode, Ryoko (Shuri) and Sugiura (Jesse) are approached by many fans who have come to visit their hometown because it has become a filming location for a drama, and they receive complaints about the residents being in trouble. A few days later, Ryoko and Sugiura visit a local drama event and happen to come across the scene of an electric shock accident. Because Sugiura was a passenger in the ambulance that rushed in, Rikako Maezono, the victim of the accident and an employee of a manju shop who was selling manju in collaboration with the drama, told Sugiura that she wanted to sue the event organizer and claim damages. asked to defend.
Miona Hori will play Rikako, who appoints Sugiura as her agent and plans to sue the organizer city, the TV station, and the manju shop where she works for neglecting safety measures at the venue.
After graduating from Nogizaka46, Hori has been making great strides as an actor, appearing in “Saretagawa no Blue” (Mainichi Broadcasting), “Ideal No Calesi” (TBS), and “Prayer’s Medical Record: Mystery-solving Doctor’s Examination Records” (Nippon Television). . This will be his second appearance as a guest on the third episode of the currently airing drama “D&D ~Doctor and Detective’s Investigation Line~” (TV Tokyo).
Regarding the drama “Monster,” Hori said, “It’s a work where you can get a glimpse of the crazy side of people,” and about Rikako, an employee of the manju shop “Miyakoshi,” who she plays, “There’s a life-sized version of her, and a different version of her. I was particular about how the parts were played. I want people to pay attention to Rikako’s character,” she says with confidence. Furthermore, regarding Shuri, who plays Ryoko, she revealed that she secretly admired her on set, saying, “She has a very lively way of laughing, and I thought it was wonderful when I saw her laugh.”
Looking back on the filming, he concluded by saying, “I was happy to receive the steamed buns that I sold in the movie as a souvenir, and the festival scene, which took a whole day to film with many extras, remains in my memory.” Regarding the seventh episode in which he appears, he said, “I want people to pay attention to the fates of various people who change due to a certain work.”
■Episode 7 synopsis
Residents of a town where a popular drama was filmed come to seek advice because they can’t stand the nuisance of fans who have come on a pilgrimage to the sacred place. If you ask me, even though it’s been a year since the drama finished airing, the park where it was filmed is still crowded with people and littered with trash. It is said that there is a line every day at the local manju shop “Miyakoshi” for the manju made in collaboration with the drama.
Meanwhile, the drama’s producer Takehiro Sakaguchi (Yasufumi Hayashi) will be holding a talk show in the park, and there are rumors that the lead actor will make a surprise appearance. As expected, on the day of the event, a far larger number of fans than expected gathered, and “Miyakoshi” also set up a stall at the venue to sell collaborative manju. However, just then, Rikako Maezono (Miona Hori), an employee, falls and receives an electric shock from the equipment’s wiring and loses consciousness. Naturally, the event will be canceled and the park will be temporarily closed.
A while later, Rikako, who had almost died, came to the office and said that the accident was due to neglect of safety measures at the event. He says he wants to sue the owner of the “Miyakoshi” store, who forced him to work overtime until he collapsed, for 100 million yen in damages. Sugiura (Jesse), who was unexpectedly nominated, immediately begins an investigation toward filing a lawsuit. On the other hand, this time, Ryoko’s father, Ikurai (Arata Furuta), who defeated her in the previous trial, appears in front of Ryoko, who has taken on the role of supporting Sugiura…!?
■Miona Hori comment
Q. Please tell us your honest impressions when you read the script and how you felt when you were chosen to appear in episode 7 of “Monster”.
moat: As the title suggests, I thought it was an interesting work that featured characters with a monster side. I personally like works that show a glimpse of the crazy side of people, so I was happy.Q. How was it playing the role of Rikako Maezono, an employee of the manju shop “Miyakoshi”?
moat: We were particular about differentiating between her life-size appearance and the parts that are not.Q. Are there any memorable scenes?
moat:I was happy to receive the manju buns sold in the movie as a souvenir, and the festival scene that took a whole day to film with a lot of extras left a lasting impression on me.Q. Please tell us about an episode during filming.
moat: Shuri-san has a very lively way of laughing, and I secretly thought it was wonderful when I saw her laughing in between.Q. Based on the drama title, what was the moment when you became a “monster”?
moat:The moment you wake up. I have a weakness for mornings, so I can’t think of anything in the morning, to the point where my emotions are empty. I tend to fall asleep easily, and my sleeping habits are incredibly explosive, so I think I’m a monster in the morning, both inside and out.Q. I would appreciate it if you could tell me the highlight of episode 7 and give a message to the viewers.
moat: I would like people to pay attention to the fates of various people who change due to a certain work. I hope you enjoy the character of Rikako that I play.
Program information
Kantele Fuji TVMonthly 10th drama “Monster”
11/25 (Monday) 22:00~ *Episode 7
Cast: Shuri Jesse (SixTONES) Shohei Uno Katsura Otsuki Tsubasa Nakagawa YOU Arata Furuta
Screenplay: Atsuko Hashibe
Theme song: Chanmina “FOREVER”
Opening song: I Don’t Like Mondays. “Shadow”
Drama “Monster” program site
https://www.ktv.jp/monster/
