Reborn: Saigo no Hero (Japanese TV Series)

Reborn, known in Japanese as リボーン　最後のヒーロー (Romaji: Reborn: Saigo no Hero), is a Japanese television drama series broadcast on TV Asahi. The series premiered on April 14, 2026, airing in the Tuesday 21:00 time slot.

Production and Broadcast Details

The series is written by Hiroshi Hashimoto and directed by a team consisting of Meiji Fujita, Manabu Aso, and Takashi Ninomiya. It occupies TV Asahi's Tuesday 21:00 time slot, succeeding the program Saikai: Silent Truth and preceding Crossroad on July 7, 2026.

Plot Synopsis

The narrative centers on Kosei Neo, portrayed by Issey Takahashi, who is the founder and chief executive officer of the IT firm Neoxis. Over a span of seven years, he expands his business aggressively, isolates founding members, and alienates associates to reach the top of the industry, relying primarily on artificial intelligence for conversation.

After being pushed down a flight of stairs, Kosei wakes up in a hospital in the year 2012. He finds his consciousness inhabiting the body of Eito Nomoto—also played by Issey Takahashi—who bears an identical physical resemblance to Kosei but possesses a completely different personality. Retaining his original memories, Kosei attempts to investigate the circumstances surrounding his murder in the year 2026 while living under the identity of Eito Nomoto.

Cast and Characters