■“I was really surprised and immediately informed my mother.” (Kaito Matsukura)
The popular omnibus comic “Tokyo Camouflage Hour” by Chiaki Matsumoto, which depicts the love story of a troubled man and woman living in Tokyo who vacillate between their true feelings and reason, and which has garnered a lot of sympathy not only from women but also from men, has been adapted into a live-action drama. .
It will be broadcast on ABC TV (Kansai) at 24:10 on January 19, 2025, and on TV Asahi (Kanto) from 26:30 on January 18, 2025 in the “Drama L” slot.
■The main character is played by Travis Japan Kaito Matsukura
The main character of the drama version is Hiroto Utsunomiya, a fair-skinned, handsome boy from Yamagata Prefecture who has never lived in Tokyo.
Suddenly, he is forced to move to Tokyo due to a job offer from his company.He starts living in Tokyo thinking, “If I move to Tokyo, things will change.”However, he unexpectedly ends up having a one-night stand with an older girl he meets at a bar who is full of city vibes. .
The main character will be played by Kaito Matsukura, who will be starring in a drama series for the first time. As a member of Travis Japan, Matsukura has excellent performance and singing ability, and is also very active on variety shows as a natural character.
In addition to appearing in dramas such as “Kasefu no Mitazono 6th Season” and “Kanpeki na Mirai e” (both on TV Asahi), in June 2024, he will appear in “Ongakugeki A BETTER TOMORROW -Otokotachi no Elegy-” His acting is also attracting attention, as he co-stars with Nyoeru Kawashima.
In this work, he plays Hiroto, a clumsy but honest man who tries to live a presentable life in Tokyo while camouflaging his sense of inferiority, with a lot of cuteness.
■The first drama script written by popular female comedian Hikorohi!
The script will be written by Hikorohi, who is said to be the busiest and most popular female entertainer with her unadorned, life-sized characters.
While he is so active that there is never a day when I don’t see him perform on stage, on TV, or on the radio, he also demonstrates his literary talent in writing essay collections and romance short stories with his unique worldview and word sense.
In recent years, dramas and movies written by comedians, such as Baka Rhythm and Gekidan Hitori, have been attracting attention, but Hikorohi is finally taking on the challenge of writing a script for a serial drama for the first time.
“Tokyo Camouflage Hour,” a slightly emotional and slightly chilly love comedy with a realistic conversation drama, will be broadcast in the drama L slot in January 2025.
■PR video for “Tokyo Camouflage Hour” will be released after the broadcast of “After Divorce”!
A PR video that includes behind-the-scenes footage of the drama will be aired during the final episode of the October drama L “After Divorce,” which will be broadcast on December 14th (December 15th on ABC TV).
In addition, a longer version of the PR video will be released on TVer at 12 noon on December 16th.
■Comment from Kaito Matsukura who plays Hiroto Utsunomiya
Q: This is your first leading role in a drama series. First, tell me what you thought when you heard the offer.
I was really surprised and immediately told my mom. My long-cherished dream has come true as I will be appearing in a drama series for the first time.Q: What did you think after reading the original work?
I found it to be an interesting and appealing work, as it depicts a realistic human love story.Q: Please tell us your impressions of Hikorohi-san and the impressions and charms of the scripts he draws.
She seemed very attractive and cool, but when I met her to meet her and read her book, she was so kind and heartwarming.
Personally, I find the way each episode ends very interesting and I love it.Q: What kind of person did the main character, Hiroto, appear to you?
I felt that he was a pure young man who put on a camouflage and put on a good appearance, but when someone could see through him, he answered honestly.Q: Mr. Matsukura, please tell us your impressions of the city of Tokyo.
There are a lot of people and I feel like it’s full of energy. I feel that it is a very attractive place. There are a lot of shopping areas (lol).Q: Lastly, please give a message to everyone who is looking forward to your work.
This will be my first lead role in a drama series. As Hiroto Utsunomiya, I want to do my best in this work. I’ll do my best! !
■Screenplay Hikorohi Comments
Love is an annoying thing, being tossed around and being hurt and hurt all the time, but I also believe that living is about being able to feel the joy that lies within it.
I don’t know how it will end, but if I fall in love with another person to the fullest in the big city of Tokyo…
I think it will be a drama that expresses the pain and love of saying things.
The story is set in a town where you can meet someone you’re glad you fell in love with.■Original author: Chiaki Matsumoto Comments
Since this manga is a collection of short stories, I think it was very difficult to reconstruct the story as a serial drama. Still, I am filled with gratitude for allowing me to go through the project with this original work.
I am extremely happy to be blessed with such a wonderful staff and cast!
Drama version “Tokyo Camouflage Hour”
As a viewer, I’m really looking forward to it.
(C)ABC
Program information
“Tokyo Camouflage Hour”
ABC TV (Kansai) 2025/01/19 (Sun) 24:10~
TV Asahi (Kanto) 2025/01/18 (Sat) 26:30~
*Scheduled to be broadcast in other regions
After the broadcast on ABC TV, you can catch it on TVer!
Cast: Kaito Matsukura
Original work: Chiaki Matsumoto “Tokyo Camouflage Hour” (Young King Comics/Shonen Gahosha)
Screenplay: Hikorohi Mihiro Tomiyasu
Director: Ayuta Yoshikawa, Miyako Yasoshima, Taketo Muroi
Producer: Yudai Minami (ABC TV) Junpei Sakurada (Horipro)
Production Production: Horipro
Production work: ABC
[Synopsis]
Born and raised in Yamagata Prefecture.
An innocent, fair-skinned local boy who just transferred to Tokyo suddenly has a one-night stand on a gorgeous Friday!?
My partner is an unusual older woman from the city.
Is this love… real? Or is it fake?
“A man who doesn’t come in the morning isn’t worth staying over…”
The true feelings and lies of modern men and women who live with loneliness in the gorgeous metropolis of Tokyo.
A poisonous emotional chill love comedy by popular comedian Hikorohi begins!
“Tokyo Camouflage Hour” program site
https://www.asahi.co.jp/tokyo_camouflage_hour/
