Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo

Yameru Toki mo, Sukoyaka Naru Toki mo is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NTV from January 20 to March 23, 2020. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in the Monday 24:59 to 25:29 time slot.

Background

The drama is based on the novel of the same name written by Misumi Kubo, which was published by Shueisha on March 29, 2017. The screenplay for the television adaptation was written by Sayaka Kuwamura, with direction by Naoko Komuro.

Plot

The story follows Ichiharu Sudo, a dedicated furniture craftsman who struggles to create work that meets his own high standards, leading to a professional slump. His life intersects with Sakurako Motohashi, an employee at an advertising firm who finds romantic relationships challenging. Both characters harbor deep emotional wounds: Ichiharu is haunted by the death of a significant person in his life, which manifests in a recurring loss of voice every December. Meanwhile, Sakurako deals with the aftermath of her father's bankruptcy and the burden of supporting her family. As they begin to date, they navigate their respective pasts and personal struggles.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Taisuke Fujigaya as Ichiharu Sudo
Nao as Sakurako Motohashi
Koichi Goseki as Yuta Yanagiba
Miho Kanazawa as Ayame Mizusawa
Himeka Asami as Momoko Asakura

Taisuke Fujigaya, who portrays Ichiharu Sudo.

Koichi Goseki, who portrays Yuta Yanagiba.

Miho Kanazawa, who portrays Ayame Mizusawa.

Himeka Asami, who portrays Momoko Asakura.

Supporting cast members include Toshiya Toyama as Kazumi Motohashi, Satomi Tezuka as Sachie Motohashi, Shohei Hino as Tetsu Sato, and Tomo Nakai as Maori Oshima.