Matsui Rena is playing Ichikawa Sayuri in the romantic comedy 「Hatsukoi Geinin」 , based on the novel of the same name (first published in 2009) written by Nakazawa Takeshi.
Story
Sato Kenji (played by Emoto Tokio) is an aspiring standup comedian who knows little success and lives a modest life. Having failed to find an agency, his performances won’t attract more than an handful of spectators. Having zero skills when it comes to human relations he never had a girlfriend. But a miracle will one day occur in his overall miserable life : his encounter with a mysterious girl (Matsui Rena). She will find him funny, they will go to watch a movie, eat together, shopping… Thus starts a journey he didn’t dare to dream of, toward「Love」!
Rena’s comment
I’m really happy to play in a regular drama on NHK for the first time. My character is a young woman in her 20ies just like me. The scenario is really funny and the shooting is progressing smoothly in a pleasant atmosphere. I really enjoy playing alongside Emoto-san and Kosakai-san’s stories make me laugh every time we are on set. Please, look forward to 「Hatsukoi Geinin」
「Hatsukoi Geinin」 will air from March 1st to April 19th on NHK BS Premium, every Tuesday from 11:15pm to 11:44pm. (8 episodes in total)
Nemoto Nonji who previously worked with Rena for Magical Radio is in charge of the script.
Source : Oricon, NHK
Trivia : the author of the original material, Nakazawa Takeshi, is a Rena fan. 3 years ago he went to meet her at an handshake event, just once, and when they met again a few months ago when she was casted for the role, she recognized him. That’s some exceptional memory right there!
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