Hidarikiki no Eren
Hidarikiki no Eren (Japanese: 左ききのエレン), also known by the literal title Eren the Southpaw, is a Japanese television drama series that aired in 2019. The series is based on the webcomic of the same name written by Kappy, which was serialized from March 24, 2016, to September 21, 2017.
Plot
The story follows Koichi Asakura, a designer working at an advertising agency. Despite his dedication and hard work, he struggles to gain professional recognition, leading to significant personal frustration. His journey involves revisiting his past and his connection to Eren Yamagishi. Eren, nicknamed "The Southpaw," is a gifted painter based in New York who faces her own internal struggles stemming from her exceptional talent.
Production and Broadcast
The drama was directed by Yuko Goto, Yasuyuki Fukasako, and Toshiyuki Honma, with scripts written by Nonji Nemoto, Yusuke Moriguchi, and Takaaki Honda. The series consisted of 10 episodes and one special episode. It was broadcast on MBS and TBS in late 2019, with the MBS run occurring from October 20 to December 22, 2019, and the TBS run from October 22 to December 24, 2019.
Cast
The series features an ensemble cast including:
- Fuju Kamio as Koichi Asakura
- Elaiza Ikeda as Eren Yamagishi
- Huwie Ishizaki as Yusuke Kamiya
- Yurika Nakamura as Sayuri Kato
- Yui Imaizumi as Yurina Mitsuhashi
