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Release of Japanese drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’

Overview

The TV Asahi drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’ was announced with Ten Yamasaki of Sakurazaka46 cast in her first leading role. The plot centers on Akane Ochiai, a high school student seeking revenge and the truth behind the sudden death of her friend, Chiaki.

The series premiered on September 5, 2026. The narrative follows Akane and her classmates as they investigate the death amidst a lack of transparency from school authorities, incorporating themes of grief and social media leaks. The drama features the theme song ‘Houkago bitter blue’ by the band Abspann.

Entities

Sakurazaka46 · Ten Yamasaki · TV Asahi · Abspann

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ten Yamasaki stars in new drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’

    Ten Yamasaki stars in the premiere of the new drama ‘Death (Youth) Game,’ a story of mystery and revenge following a student's death, featuring the theme song ‘Houkago bitter blue’ by Abspann.

  2. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Ten Yamasaki to star in new drama ‘Death (Youth) Game’

    Sakurazaka46’s Ten Yamasaki will star in the new TV Asahi drama ‘Death (Youth) Game,’ premiering September 5, 2026, centered on high schoolers uncovering the truth behind a friend's death.

Sources

post.tv-asahi.co.jp · realsound.jp · tvlife.jp