Saisho wa Paa
Saisho wa Paa (Japanese: 最初はパー) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi in 2022. The series explores the life of Gota Tonegawa, the son of a prominent politician, who chooses to deviate from his expected career path to pursue comedy.
Plot
Gota Tonegawa, the eldest son of a famous politician, has spent his life following his father's expectations. Despite his father's desire for him to enter politics, Gota decides to enroll in a comedy training center. During his training, he forms a comedy duo with Ginpei Sawamura, a mysterious individual who rarely discusses his personal background.
Production and Broadcast
The series was directed by Kazumasa Nemoto and Ken Higurashi, with a screenplay written by Yasushi Akimoto, Satoko Okazaki, and Mitsuhiko Fujiki. It consisted of eight episodes and was broadcast on TV Asahi's Friday 23:15 time slot from October 28 to December 16, 2022. The series followed Nice Flight and was succeeded by Liaison in January 2023.
Cast
The main cast includes:
- Jesse Lewis as Gota Tonegawa
- Ennosuke Ichikawa as Ginpei Sawamura
- Haruka Kaki as Sumire Amemiya
- Shunsuke Motoi as Takeru Kozuka
- Yuzu Aoki as Yamato Kijima
