Ai Otsuka and Sumire Hanaoka share ‘VIVANT’ updates

Musician and actress Ai Otsuka has revealed behind-the-scenes photos from her surprise appearance in the TBS Sunday Theater drama ‘VIVANT’. In her Instagram update, Otsuka shared images of herself in uniform and a beret, appearing in a subterranean facility set. She humorously noted her surprise at the casting, stating she will now balance her roles as a musician, artist, and a member of the ‘Beppan’ unit.

Additionally, actress Sumire Hanaoka, who appeared in the series as the character Riho Ota (a ‘Blue Walker’), shared summer updates on her Instagram. Her posts included personal photos from various outings and a feature showing her with a limited-edition melon pan collaboration between the drama and Kobeya. Fans reacted to the contrast between her serious role in the series and her casual summer appearance.