VIVANT drama secures high ratings and fuels sequel speculation

The Japanese series VIVANT returned for a new season on July 26, with its first episode achieving an 18.8 % household view‑rating in the Kanto region, a strong figure amid declining TV audiences. Actor Sakai Masato, praised for never missing a line on set, is highlighted alongside co‑star Ashida Mana, whose performance is said to rival his.

Speculation about the upcoming sequel focuses on potential betrayals, especially involving the character Nagano Toshihiko, whose mysterious two‑year gap and connections to a top hacker are seen as possible plot twists that could reshape the series.