■“I want to raise the excitement level of the viewers of the previous work to the highest level.” (Kazunari Ninomiya)
It has been decided that the original drama “Informa -Beasts Living in the Dark” (8 episodes) will be distributed on ABEMA from November 17th. A special video was also released.
“Informa – Beasts Living in the Darkness” is about Keijiro Kihara, commonly known as “Informa,” a mysterious informant who is knowledgeable about everything from politics, economics, entertainment, and the underworld, and who manipulates society behind the scenes. A full-fledged crime suspense drama that revolves around the “unique duo” of Kanji Mishima, a reporter for the weekly gossip magazine “Weekly Times,” who believes in using his pen to fight against power.
Based on the latest crime novel “INFORMA” series “INFORMA II -Hit and Away-” by Gary Okita, a writer who continues to write about a wide range of fields from incidents to politics, entertainment, and the underworld, he also serves as the supervisor. Broadcast as a new series of the drama “Informa” that aired in 2023.
As with the previous film “Informa,” Keijiro Kihara will be played by Kenta Kiritani, and Kanji Mishima will be played by Reo Sano from GENERATIONS.
In this work, the stage is moved overseas to Thailand, and the story is about how Kihara and Mishima are caught up in an epic information war that spans two countries, Japan and Thailand, in the wake of the “dark part-time job murder case” that has caused a stir in the world. It will be expanded.
Furthermore, it has been decided that Riko, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, and Kazunari Ninomiya will appear as new cast members in the “Informa” series starting with this work.
Riko will play the role of Hirose, a Thailand correspondent for the Weekly Times, to which Mishima, played by Reo Sano, belongs, and who serves as Mishima’s translator and assistant when he arrives in Bangkok.
Hirose’s role is that he aspires to become a reporter after seeing a scoop article on the “Fire Daruma Murder Case” that Mishima caught two years ago, and that he respects Mishima as a reporter.
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi plays the role of Takuma Onizuka, a mysterious man based in Bangkok who calls himself an “informer” and manipulates the “dark part-time job murder case” that occurred in Tokyo while selling information to the local mafia, and Ninomiya. Kazuya plays the role of Ryunosuke Takano, a police bureaucrat who, despite his position as a counselor, begins investigating the “dark part-time job murder case” and is concerned about the situation.
As with the previous film, Michihito Fujii, who has worked on popular works such as “True Body,” “Seishun 18 x 2: The Road to You,” and “The Family,” will be in charge of planning and producing, and the general director will be in charge of commercials mainly for movies. , Hajime Osaka of BABEL LABEL, who is involved in various works such as TV dramas, will be in charge.
In the special video released on October 3rd, where you can see part of the main story, you can get a taste of the world of “Informa – Beasts Living in the Dark”.
This scaled-up version is set in Bangkok, Thailand, and features even more spectacular action scenes and a shocking story. “Informa – Beasts Living in the Darkness” is a full-fledged crime suspense drama that realistically depicts the great evil hidden behind incidents, and will be broadcast every Thursday at 11pm on ABEMA from November 7th.
In addition, the previous work “Informa” will be distributed on ABEMA from October 3rd. You can watch all episodes for free until October 16th.
■“Informa -Beasts Living in the Darkness-” Synopsis
Mishima (Reo Sano), a reporter for the Weekly Times, decides to fly to Bangkok, Thailand, on the orders of his editor-in-chief, to investigate the mastermind behind the “dark part-time job murder case” that has caused a stir in the world. The person waiting for Mishima there is Kihara (Kenta Kiritani), the “informer” who made Mishima experience hell in the “Fire Daruma Murder Case” two years ago. Mishima continues his reporting despite being at the mercy of Kihara.
Then, a mysterious man named Onizuka (Hiroyuki Ikeuchi), who calls himself an informer, stands in front of them.
Kihara and Mishima become involved in an epic information battle with Onizuka and the local mafia over the “mysterious item” stolen in the “dark part-time job murder case.”
Similarly, the police are chasing down the mastermind behind the “dark part-time job murder case,” and an unusual investigation system is set up, with the investigation proceeding under the leadership of Chief Superintendent Takano (Kazunari Ninomiya). What exactly is the “great evil” lurking behind this incident?
To live or to know.
Information can be used as a shield to protect yourself, or it can be used as a weapon to kill people. What will be the fate of Kihara and Mishima who have reopened the gates of hell?
■Comments from Kenta Kiritani, who plays Keijiro Kihara
It is a work that combines the “1”s of all the cast and staff members into a very big “1”.
It was full of energy and power, and I feel that it was a wonderful piece of entertainment.
Please come and see it!
■Comment from Reo Sano, who plays Kanji Mishima
Like his previous work, “Informa,” Mishima works from the viewer’s perspective. I was very conscious of standing in the same perspective as everyone, thinking, “What’s going on?” I’d be happy if you could enjoy it from that perspective.
This time it’s a truly epic work, with even more entertainment value.
Each character’s character is really deep, and each episode is like a roller coaster.
I hope that you can enjoy it with a sense of fear and excitement.
■Comments from Riko, who plays Hirose
When I decided to take part in this work, I was nervous about the pressure of having to play a new character and the change in environment of going to Thailand, but since it was a work with a color that I had never tried before,
I was very happy that I was able to participate in this kind of work.
I participated with a strong feeling that I wanted to keep my spirits up and take on the challenge with determination.
I watched the previous work as a fan, and I was surprised that a Japanese drama could do this much! I was surprised by this, but the scale of this work is even bigger than that. I think that the setting in Thailand creates a sense of realism that is quite different from the previous work, and I think the screen has a constant sense of tension that is typical of Informa, so I hope you’re looking forward to it. I’m happy.
■Comment from Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, who plays Takuma Onizuka
When I received the offer, I was surprised and at the same time very happy, wondering what role I would play. That’s what I thought (laughs). Although the content is heavy, there are some parts that are very gripping, and those who have seen the previous work “Informa” may be surprised by the action scenes. There’s car action, gun action, and so much more to see.
There are some tense scenes, so I think you’ll be able to watch it in no time. Please look forward to it.
■Comment from Kazunari Ninomiya who plays Ryunosuke Takano
After all, I want to raise the excitement level of the viewers of the previous work to the highest level.
I feel that the work is powerful and that even if it reaches its peak, it still pays off, and I also want to see the finished product all at once. I also felt very comfortable working on-site with Kenta Kiritani as the chairperson, and I personally think that the spirit of all the staff is etched in every second. So, I hope that you will enjoy it and include that.■Original work/Supervision: Garyu Okita Comments
A story must be unique. You must be tired of seeing it. We’ve had enough of what’s trending with the times.
“Informa,” which surpassed the limits of terrestrial drama two years ago, is back on ABEMA.
No one else can surpass it. Just the craze generated by “Informa” two years ago.
May 2024. Even after 10 years, I will never forget the long summer that started in Bangkok.■Planning/Producer Michito Fujii Comments
“I want to see Ponkotsu get caught up in a gunfight in Thailand.”
The creativity of Mr. Okita, who wrote the original work, responded to my absurdity in full swing, and the passion of Kenta Kiritani and Reo Sano, who starred in the original work. Thanks to director Hajime Osaka’s outstanding directing ability, I am deeply moved by the level of perfection that easily surpassed his previous work, “Informa.”
I would also like to thank Riko, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Kazunari Ninomiya, the cast, and the staff for adding extraordinary energy to this new series.
We have created a drama that will make people say, “You can only watch such a passionate drama on ABEMA!!”
Please look forward to it.■Comment from General Director Hajime Osaka
I think everyone has some kind of information, no matter how big or small.
But if you handle it even slightly incorrectly, you may fall into darkness.
Desperately while being at the mercy of modern society where all sorts of information is flying around? This energetic photo captures the lives of men living their lives.
I am truly grateful that we were able to work together with Kenta Kiritani, the lead actor, and the wonderful cast and staff to create this movie.
I hope you enjoy the world of “Informa,” which has been scaled up from the previous work.
(C)AbemaTV, Inc.
Program information
ABEMA original drama“Informa -Beasts living in the darkness-“
Distribution starts on 11/07 One episode will be broadcast every Thursday from 23:00 (8 episodes in total)
Cast: Kenta Kiritani, Reo Sano (GENERATIONS), Riko, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi, Kazunari Ninomiya, and others
Original work and supervision: Garyu Okita “INFORMA II -Hit and Away-” (published by Cyzo Literature Club)
Planning and production: Michito Fujii
General director: Hajime Osaka
Director: Hayato Kawai Hirokawa Hayashida
Screenplay: Masaaki Sakai, Akihiro Sawaguchi
Production Production: Lat-Lon
“Informa -Beasts Living in the Dark-” Top Page
https://abema.tv/video/title/90-2007
“Informa -Beasts Living in the Dark-” Episode 1 Broadcast URL
https://abema.tv/channels/abema-special/slots/AeFkFPmSyMPMZ1
Previous work “Informa” distribution page
https://abema.tv/video/title/159-38
“Informa -Beasts Living in the Dark-” work site
https://abema.tv/lp/informa-onair
