Berabou: Tsutajueiganoyumebanashi

Berabou: Tsutajueiganoyumebanashi (Japanese: べらぼう 〜蔦重栄華乃夢噺〜) is a Japanese historical television drama series produced by NHK. It is part of the network's long-running Taiga drama series, which typically focuses on significant historical figures or periods in Japanese history. The series is scheduled to air beginning in January 2025, occupying the Sunday 20:00 time slot previously held by Hikaru Kimi e.

Production and Premise

The drama is written by Yoshiko Morishita and directed by Taku Ohara. The narrative centers on the life of Juzaburo Tsutaya, a prominent publisher during the Edo period known for his significant contributions to the development of Japanese print culture and his association with notable artists of the time, such as the ukiyo-e master Utamaro Kitagawa.

Cast

The series features an extensive ensemble cast portraying various figures from the Nihonbashi and Yoshiwara districts of Edo. Ryusei Yokohama stars in the lead role as Juzaburo Tsutaya.

Nihonbashi and Yoshiwara Figures

The cast includes Shota Sometani as the artist Utamaro Kitagawa and Ai Hashimoto as Tei. Other notable cast members include Saki Takaoka, Shunsuke Kazama, and Aoi Nakamura, who portray key figures within the social and cultural landscape of the era.