Yuji Oda stars in ‘Odoru Daisousasen’ special drama

The special drama ‘Odoru Daisousasen THE LAST TV: Salaryman Detective and the Last Difficult Case’ aired on Fuji TV, serving as a precursor to the upcoming film ‘Odoru Daisousasen N.E.W. Metropolis wo Kakenukero!’. The story follows Shunsaku Aoshima, played by Yuji Oda, as the head of the criminal investigation unit at Bayside Station. Amidst preparations for a large-scale wedding for a trainee from China, the station must simultaneously investigate an international marriage fraudster.

Following the broadcast, Yuji Oda participated in a discussion regarding the series. He expressed deep emotion over a specific scene featuring a reunion with a co-star from the original 1997 drama series, noting that the encounter felt as though time had instantly vanished. Oda suggested that the new production contains various nostalgic elements designed specifically for long-time fans of the franchise.