Ryosuke Yamada stars in mystery drama Ichigen no Sashiki

The human mystery drama ‘Ichigen no Sashiki’, starring Ryosuke Yamada and airing on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV, has reached its ninth episode. Based on the novel by Ryunosuke Matsushita, the story follows a mystery involving human remains found in the Himalayas and a search for a missing sister.

In the latest episode, the true motives of the character Ushio (played by Mitsuo Yoshihara) were revealed, and the plot intensified as characters converged on the Yamashiro Art Museum. The episode concluded with a cliffhanger involving Ushio searching for the character Ajisa.

Lead actors Ryosuke Yamada and Mayu Hotta shared reflections on their roles ahead of the series finale. Yamada noted the contrast between the bright, nostalgic flashback scenes and the current tension, while Hotta recalled the difficulty of filming lighthearted moments. Viewers on social media expressed high anticipation for the upcoming final episode to determine if the protagonists, Yu and Ajisa, will reunite.