Hikaru Iwamoto stars in Sanada Ten Ninja period drama

Hikaru Iwamoto, leader of the group Snow Man, is starring as Sarutobi Sasuke in the TV Asahi period drama ‘Sanada Ten Ninja: Shadows of the Ten Ninja’. The production is being described as a large-scale project aimed at a global audience.

Recent behind-the-scenes footage released by the official social media accounts highlights the physical demands of the role. Iwamoto reportedly underwent a grueling five to six-hour crucifixion scene during the first day of filming. The series emphasizes high-level action choreography and physical performance, utilizing Iwamoto’s athletic capabilities to drive the narrative through detailed movement and stunt work.

The drama features a prominent cast, including Toshiaki Karasawa as the mentor Hakununsai, Masanobu Ando as Sanada Yukimura, and Tsuyoshi Naito as Tokugawa Ieyasu. The production draws comparisons to the golden age of Japanese period dramas through its ensemble of established star actors.