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Last Note drama viewership and buzz

Overview

Fuji TV’s adult‑romance series “Last Note,” starring 50‑year‑old Uchida Yuki opposite 31‑year‑old Teranishi Takuto, debuted in early May 2026 with a modest 5.0% household rating in Kanto. The show sparked strong online discussion around its romance‑fraud subplot and secured a place among TVer’s top‑three drama rankings, drawing mixed critical reactions that praised Uchida’s return while noting some forced scenes. In the weeks after its July 9 premiere, the first episode’s on‑demand catch‑up streaming on TVer and FOD accumulated 2.72 million combined views, ranking fifth among all Thursday‑drama debuts. Episode 2, aired July 16, deepened the narrative by revealing Sumuharu Higuchi’s mysterious past and further developing supporting characters. Episode 3, broadcast on June 23, followed Aoi (Uchida) and Sumiharu (Teranishi) as their strained relationship intensified: a scam linked to a former painting teacher, a dispute involving Sumiharu’s girlfriend Rina, a cameo by Aoi’s ex‑husband at a snack bar, and a tense hotel‑party scene that ended with a brief reunion. Social media reacted enthusiastically, repeatedly calling Sumiharu “too cute” and expressing high anticipation for the next episode. Episode 4 aired on July 30, focusing on Aoi’s personal and financial struggles while Sumiharu juggles multiple jobs to repay a promised 1.6 million‑yen debt. A comedic hamburger‑shop date ends with Aoi suffering a back injury, a scene that prompted viewers to praise Uchida’s authentic portrayal of a woman in her fifties and highlight the pair’s chemistry. By episode 7, the protagonists finally confirmed their mutual feelings. However, tension increased through supporting characters: Rina (played by Hinako Sakurai) drew social media attention for her intense emotional distress following a breakup, while the character Yuko challenged Aoi’s ability to maintain sincere friendships.

Entities

Uchida Yuki · Fuji TV · Takuto Teranishi · Yuki Uchida · Last Note

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. 24 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Last Note drama features Yuki Uchida and Takuto Teranishi

    The Fuji TV drama 'Last Note' sees leads Yuki Uchida and Takuto Teranishi finally unite in episode 7, amid rising tension from supporting characters and social media praise for Hinako Sakurai.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Japanese Drama “Last Note” Episode 4 Generates Social Media Buzz

    Fuji TV’s drama “Last Note” episode 4 aired on the 30th, featuring an age‑gap romance and a comedic hamburger date, prompting strong social‑media praise for Uchida Yuki’s performance.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fuji TV drama “Last Note” episode 3 draws fan praise

    Episode 3 of Fuji TV’s drama “Last Note” aired on June 23, advancing Aoi and Sumiharu’s tangled romance and prompting fans to call Sumiharu “cute” while eagerly awaiting next week.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japanese TV Drama “Last Note” Episode 1 Catch‑Up Streaming Surpasses 2.7 Million Views

    Fuji TV’s drama “Last Note” hit 2.7 M catch‑up views in its first week, ranking fifth among Thursday‑drama debuts, with episode 2 expanding the age‑gap romance’s storyline.

  5. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Japanese drama “Last Note” starring Uchida Yuki and Teranishi Takuto draws mixed TV ratings and strong online buzz

    Fuji TV’s drama “Last Note” starring Uchida Yuki and Teranishi Takuto opened with a 5.0 % rating, but strong online buzz over its romance‑fraud twist lifted the show to top TVer rankings.

  6. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Fuji TV's new drama 'Last Note' starring 50‑year‑old Uchida Yuki launches with mixed reviews

    Fuji TV's drama 'Last Note' debuted July 9, starring 50‑year‑old Uchida Yuki and 31‑year‑old Teraishi Takuto; Uchida’s looks draw praise, Teraishi’s acting splits opinion, and the first episode earned a 5.0 % K

Sources

eigachannel.jp · huffingtonpost.jp · news.cube-soft.jp · news.mynavi.jp · ovo.kyodo.co.jp · radiopolska.pl · smart-flash.jp · thefirsttimes.jp · tokyo-sports.co.jp · tvlife.jp

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