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Release of Japanese drama ‘Political Pan’

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Fuji TV has announced the upcoming TV’s political heist drama ‘Political Pan’, written Pan’ premiered on October 7. Written by Akiko Nogi and scheduled to premiere on October 7. The series stars starring Satomi Ishihara as Yayoi Kisaragi, a phantom thief who Yayoi Kisaragi, the series follows Kisaragi as she infiltrates the political sphere in of the fictional nation of Nipponia to reclaim illicit ‘dark political money’. Initial casting includes The production reunites Ishihara and Nogi for the first time in approximately eight years since ‘Unnatural’. The cast features Atsuro Watabe as a mysterious informant named Inui and an informant, Yuumi Kawai as Miyabi Kobayakawa, the daughter of a political kingmaker. and Issei Takahashi. Following the announcement, a poster visual designed by Ryo Fujii was released, featuring an abstract ‘pool of banknotes’ with red-dyed money resembling falling petals. Taisei Iwasaki has been appointed as its broadcast, the series composer. The musical group RADWIMPS will perform the series’ theme song, ‘Shabadaba’, which was written specifically is scheduled for the production. Lead singer Yojiro Noda stated that the production team requested a song that would ‘break the existing concept of a drama theme song’, leading him to create a track driven by ‘irritation both domestic and resentment’. Producer Taku Kitano noted that the collaboration was inspired by Noda’s social media interest in edgy musical projects. international distribution on Netflix. During a promotional appearance on the program ‘Nonstop!’, activities, Ishihara and Kawai discussed their roles and praised co-star Kanichiro for his ability to add conviction to his character. This project marks the first collaboration between Nogi and Ishihara in approximately eight years, since difficulties of balancing her filming schedule with childcare, citing the drama ‘Unnatural’. quality of the script as her main motivation. Additionally, viewers have commented on changes to actress Yuumi Kawai’s appearance, specifically regarding her dental alignment, during recent appearances.

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  4. 2026-09-21 23:32 UTC Release of Japanese drama ‘Political Pan’

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