Japanese TV drama “Confession – 25th Year Secret” reveals five new cast members

The July‑season Saturday drama on Nippon TV, starring Matsumura Hokuto, is titled “Confession – 25th Year Secret.” The series explores a love‑suspense narrative that pits pure love against obsession over a 25‑year period.

The latest casting announcement adds five actors: Shiori Kubo as PR staff member Harashimo Ryōko, Yukihiro Yamashita as sales representative Sano Takumi, Atomu Shukugawa as the secretary to company president Gōta Asai, Mito Oki as founder Nase Aki‑ko, and Yuta Tanaka as the perpetrator Hatano Satoshi of a 25‑year‑old kidnapping case. Each actor shared brief comments on their roles and the series’ themes of tension, danger, and hidden secrets.

The drama is set within the fictional “Nase Cosmetics” company, following protagonist Yukito Matsumura’s long‑standing unrequited feelings for his superior, exploring whether his devotion is love or madness, while past crimes intertwine with present intrigue.