Jutaro Yamanaka showcases soccer skills in drama behind-the-scenes footage

Jutaro Yamanaka, a member of the group M!LK, has garnered significant attention following the release of behind-the-scenes footage from the TBS Tuesday drama ‘Iroha no Koi wa Toki o Kakeru’.

The released clips from the official social media accounts show Yamanaka, who plays the role of a rookie teacher named Reiji Mashima, demonstrating impressive soccer skills. In one scene from the second episode, his character performs a skillful chest trap to control a flying ball while instructing children during a soccer session.

Fans and fellow cast members have reacted enthusiastically to the footage on platforms like X and Instagram, praising his athletic ability. The drama is a romantic comedy involving a time-slip premise where the soul of an Edo-period girl inhabits the body of a modern-day elementary school teacher.