The TV drama "Fear" will be broadcast on terrestrial TV from August 15th! Starring the popular young actor Riko, this modern horror story that has been gaining attention from digital comics is now a live-action adaptation!

Starring Riko, a young and talented actor who has appeared in a number of popular works!
A modern horror drama has been born, exploring the fear that may be lurking close to you.

It has been decided that the drama “Fear” will be broadcast on CBC TV from 12:58 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2024.
Based on “Fear – Reiwa Kaidan” by Kawakami Juoku (Cycomi/Cygames), which is being serialized to rave reviews on the smartphone and PC manga service Cycomi, the story depicts themes symbolizing the Reiwa era, such as sugar daddy relationships, AI, and ASMR.
The role of the main character, Mayu Mizoguchi, who is shaken by the abstract human emotion of “fear”, will be played by Riko, an actor who has starred in the TV drama “Black Cinderella” and the movie “A Strange Lover on Another Planet”, and is currently attracting a lot of attention! In addition, the production will be directed by Takumi Koyama, who has worked on numerous commercials and music videos for artists such as “Google Pixel” and “Uniqlo”, to deliver an urban, stylish and distinctive horror work!

■ Story
Are we “fearful” because we are human, or are we human because we “fear”?
Hinata Tanabe, a part-time worker, is stalked and killed by a man she met on a dating app.
But the next moment, she becomes a different person, Saito Ayumi!
Without knowing what had happened, she lived as Saito Ayumi,
Once again, he gets caught up in trouble and loses his life…
Why do we become a different person every time we die? The mystery deepens and I am at a loss.
Meanwhile, Yamakazu, a surprise broadcaster, is reporting on various murder cases that occur in the city.
They discover that a mysterious woman, Mayu Mizoguchi, is involved.
What is the true identity of Mayu Mizoguchi?

■ Messages from the cast and staff
[Starring]Mayu Mizoguchi / Riko
“(About playing the role) Although I played many different roles, it’s hard to describe them in one word, but it was tough. I had to decide in my mind the switches I would switch into for each role, and act them out differently, like this one was like this, and that one was like that. It was tough, but it was my first experience in acting, and it was worth it. There are modern elements in the play, and there are many characters, so I think some of them will resonate with people, and the audience will enjoy it too.”

[Directed by]Takumi Koyama
“We live in a rapidly evolving era, and people live within that flow. Recently, it feels like the distance between people is getting wider and wider. This wider distance creates new ways of forming relationships, and gives birth to new values and emotions. At the same time, it also creates distortions and discomfort in relationships. In this production, “Fear,” I wanted to express the distorted feelings that arise in these rapidly evolving relationships as a new genre of horror. Please take a look.”
[Original author]Kawakami Billion
“The original title is ‘Fear – Reiwa Kaidan’, and as the name suggests, the concept is ‘Horror unique to the Reiwa era’, and we have been conscious of creating a freshness that cannot be found in other horror works. This concept has remained unchanged, and the work has been sublimated into a form that is more suited to the drama. I think you will be able to see a very new modern horror, so please look forward to it!”

■ Program information
Program Title: “Fear”
Broadcast date and time: Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 12:58 am to 1:30 am
Number of episodes: 10
Broadcast station: CBC Television
Original work: “Fear -Reiwa Kaidan-” by Kawakami Juoku (Cycomi/Cygames)
Cast: Riko
Directed by: Takumi Koyama
Production copyright: “Fear” Production Committee (Avex Pictures CBC TV)
Copyright: © “Fear” Production Committee
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