NHK drama 'Kaze, Kaoru' adds voice actor Tomokazu Seki and stars on SPUR cover

On July 15, episode 78 of NHK’s morning drama “Kaze, Kaoru” introduced veteran voice actor Tomokazu Seki (関智一) as the principal of a girls’ school. Viewers posted on social media, saying things like “ぼーっとNHKみてたら関さんでてきてびっくりした” (“I was watching NHK absent‑mindedly and was surprised to see Seki appear”).

The two lead actresses, Miagari Ai (見上愛) and Uesaka Juri (上坂樹里), were featured on the cover of SPUR’s September issue with a “summer fragrant mode” theme. The magazine’s official SNS praised “ふたりの透明感に惚れ惚れ！” (“We’re dazzled by their transparency”), and fans expressed excitement over the fresh look.

Both developments have generated buzz among the drama’s audience and fashion followers.