■ “We have captured the strength and weakness of this story through our own sound and words.” (PEOPLE 1)
PEOPLE 1’s new song “Meriba” has been chosen as the theme song for the TBS Tuesday drama “Ano Kuzu wo Natte Yaitainda” which will start in October. The announcement was made at the Tokyo performance of “PEOPLE 1 2024 TOUR 7th Main Performance “after dark”” held at NHK Hall on September 12th.
The drama “I Want to Punch That Bastard” is a hardcore boxing love comedy about a protagonist who is run away by her boyfriend on her wedding day, and who meets a mysterious blonde man at the lowest point in her life. After meeting him, she decides, “I don’t want to be made to cry by scumbag men anymore!” and begins boxing in order to change herself.
Nao, in her first lead role in a TBS drama, will play the protagonist, a man in his 30s who aspires to become a professional boxer, while Tamamori Yuta (Kis-My-Ft2), will be appearing in a Tuesday drama for the first time in three years, as the mysterious blonde man who has all the girls hooked.
Keep an eye on the chemistry between PEOPLE 1, which is gaining momentum in the music scene, and this fall’s much-anticipated drama.
■PEOPLE 1 Comment
I am very honored to be in charge of the theme song this time.
Living is very difficult, and we are always doing our best just to take care of ourselves. However, when you wish to protect something important, you will surely need to become stronger and change a little. And no matter what future awaits you, I think that this feeling is very precious and something we should believe in.
We have captured the strength and weakness of this story in our own sound and words. We hope you enjoy the drama. And we sincerely hope that you will have a bright future.
■Nao’s Comment
The long-awaited theme song has arrived! Thank you very much to everyone at PEOPLE 1. The rhythm of the protagonist’s chaotic mind as he stands in the ring of “love” and “boxing” makes my heart pound. I look forward to seeing the end credits that will clear my vision along with “Meriva” every episode!
■ Producer: Tomura Mitsuki Comment
This time, the theme is boxing, so I wanted to create a powerful theme song. That’s when I listened to PEOPLE 1’s music. The catchy melody is strong-willed and has a certain cuteness to it, and I thought it was the perfect musicality for this story, which has many elements such as Hokomi’s growth and Kairi’s past, so I offered them the song.
When I first heard “Meriba,” I felt that the words and music more clearly expressed the image of Hokomi and Kairi overcoming the various challenges that befall them, and I was glad that I offered them the role.
I hope you enjoy watching and wondering when the theme song will play.
Program Information
TBS Tuesday Drama“I want to punch that bastard.”
Starting in October Every Tuesday 22:00-22:57
Produced by: TBS
Screenplay: Yoko Izumizawa and Keiko Kameno
Produced by: Kouki Tomura, Daiki Sai, Masako Miyazaki (the official spelling of “崎” is “tatsusaki”)
Directed by: Shingo Okamoto, Yasuharu Ishii, Sakura Komaki
Cast:
Nao
Yuuta Tamamori
Sae Okazaki
Yuuta Koseki
Yuuki Kura
Narumi Yui
Shiori Tamai (Momoiro Clover Z)
Mizuki Hiruta
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Atsuro Watanabe
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Saito Yuki
“I want to punch that scum” program site
https://www.tbs.co.jp/anokuzu_tbs/
PEOPLE 1 OFFICIAL SITE
https://ppppeople1.com/
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