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Last Note drama viewership and buzz

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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 % 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. The drama continues to be promoted as 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 mature love story that explores loss, memory and personal transformation, breakup, while maintaining strong buzz online and solid streaming performance alongside its modest broadcast ratings. the character Yuko challenged Aoi’s ability to maintain sincere friendships.

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