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Japanese remake of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’

Overview

Japanese television networks Kansai TV and Fuji TV have announced a remake of the South Korean drama ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, titled ‘Minamida Min wa Tensai-gata’ (Minamida Min is a Genius). The series is scheduled to premiere on October 19 and will be available for global streaming on Netflix.

Mana Ashida has been cast as the lead, Minamida Minami, a brilliant lawyer with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who navigates social prejudice and professional challenges at a top-tier law firm. To prepare for the role, Ashida has consulted specialists and studied developmental disabilities, noting that the project is a “big challenge”.

Subsequent casting announcements confirmed Fumiya Takahashi will play Minato Funai, a kind-hearted paralegal and the protagonist’s love interest, while Akihiro Tsunoda will portray Makoto Minamida, the protagonist’s father.

Entities

Mana Ashida · Fuji TV · Kansai TV · Netflix · Park Eun-bin

Timeline

5 days ago

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Fumiya Takahashi and Akihiro Tsunoda cast in Japanese remake of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’
Fumiya Takahashi and Akihiro Tsunoda join Mana Ashida in the Japanese remake of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, titled ‘Minamida Min wa Tensai-gata’, set to premiere in October.
19 days ago

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Mana Ashida to star in Japanese remake of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’
Mana Ashida will star in the Japanese remake of the hit Korean drama ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’, premiering October 19 on Fuji TV and Netflix.

Sources

cinemacafe.net · english.hani.co.kr · hochi.news · magmix.jp · mercado.co.ao · news.mynavi.jp · rbbtoday.com · smart-flash.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp