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"JIN" sequel slated for spring 2011
The popular, award-winning drama series "JIN" is officially getting a sequel, scheduled for spring 2011. Takao Osawa (42) will reprise his starring role, along with other main cast members including Haruka Ayase (25), Masaaki Uchino (41), and Miki Nakatani (34).
Based on a manga by Motoka Murakami about a brain surgeon who gets sent back in time to the Bakumatsu era, "JIN" originally aired last fall. The series averaged over a 19% rating, with the final episode reaching 25.3%, the highest for any drama series on a commercial network last year.
Osawa commented that he was concerned about the sequel being a retread of the first series. However, the new series is said to be a step up in terms of scale and intensity. One of the highlights will be the assassination of Sakamoto Ryoma (Uchino) and whether the surgeon Jin (Osawa) can save him. New characters being introduced include Nakaoka Shintaro and the samurai Saigo Takamori.
Rumors surfaced earlier this month that Osawa and Ayase are in a relationship, but both of their agencies have denied it. As a result, the series will be receiving extra attention from fans and the media, especially since their characters in the drama are romantic interests.
The show's producer stated that this will be the conclusion of the drama and that there will be no movie version.
Broadcast
Sundays, 9.00 – 9.54 p.m. from 17 April 2011
Station
TBS
Story
It has been two years since Minakata Jin went back in time to the closing days of the Tokugawa shogunate. One day, Sakamoto Ryoma arrives from Kyoto to seek Jin’s help. Ryoma says Katsu Kaishu’s mentor, Sakuma Shozan, has been attacked by a group of samurai warriors, called the Shinsengumi, and is near death. However, Sakuma survives because of Jin’s fervent treatment. As a troubled Jin worries that his treatments may change the course of history, Sakuma tells him, “Save people without hesitation!” After that, Jin who had been treating the injuries of the people, is taken away by the Shinsengumi and asked to give Saigo Kichinosuke (later known as Saigo Takamori) medical attention, but … …
Cast
* Osawa Takao as Minakata Jin
* Nakatani Miki as Tomonaga Miki / Nokaze
* Ayase Haruka as Tachibana Saki
* Uchino Masaaki as Sakamoto Ryoma
* Koide Keisuke as Tachibana Kyotaro
* Kiritani Kenta as Saburi Yusuke
* Aso Yumi as Tachibana Sakae
* Fujimoto Takahiro as Saigo Takamori
* Ichimura Masachika as Sakuma Shozan
* Sato Ryuta as Azuma Shusuke
* Ichikawa Kamejiro as Nakaoka Shintaro
* Kohinata Fumiyo as Katsu Kaishu
Osawa Takao as Minakata Jin
A brain surgeon who went back in time to Edo in the era of the Tokugawa shogunate as a result of an accident. Although he constantly battles an inner conflict that saving the people of Edo may change the course of history, he continues to treat a stream of patients and the wounded against all odds because it is his mission as a doctor. He earned the respect of the people around him for the dramatic progress that medical technology made in the Edo period such as the purification of natural penicillin, but on the other hand, there are also people jealous of him and his achievements. Before long, he has to confront the assassination of his friend, Sakamoto Ryoma, with whom he has forged a deep relationship of trust. However … … ?!
Nakatani Miki as Tomonaga Miki / Nokaze
Tomonaga Miki: Jin’s one-time fiancee who looks exactly like Nokaze. She had been a brilliant pediatrician. However, she was diagnosed with a brain tumour and asked Jin to perform a surgery on her. But it failed and she is now in a vegetative state.
Nokaze: A former Yoshiwara courtesan of the highest rank. However, just as her redemption was decided, she discovered that she had breast cancer. She wanted Jin, whom she loved, to operate on her, and her life was saved. She has now set up a calligraphy school in Yokohama, but … …
Ayase Haruka as Tachibana Saki
The eldest daughter of the Tachibana family. Although the daughter of a samurai, she was entranced by the miraculous medical techniques that saved the life of her older brother, Kyotaro, and eventually assists as a nurse under Jin. Day by day her feelings for Jin grew, and she was not able to give up the path of medicine despite being a girl. Her arranged marriage to a retainer of the shogun was broken off on the day of the presentation of betrothal gifts and she was disowned by her mother, Sakae. She now lives at Jinyudo and supports the doctors while doing all the domestic chores.
Koide Keisuke as Tachibana Kyotaro
A young samurai whose life was saved by Jin. The eldest son of the Tachibana family and Saki’s older brother. He has a serious personality, and wishes from the bottom of his heart to “do what a samurai must do” and “protect the shogunate”, as he places himself in the shogunate’s cossetted world of retainers. He looks up to Katsu Kaishu as his mentor and respects him.
Aso Yumi as Tachibana Sakae
The mother of Saki and Kyotaro. A strict woman who values the pride of a samurai family. Her husband died in a cholera outbreak. After Saki’s arranged marriage is broken off, she falls sick … …
Kohinata Fumiyo as Katsu Kaishu
The mentor of Sakamoto Ryoma and Tachibana Kyotaro. He has a broad international perspective and advocates policies for Japan to hold its own against other countries. He meets Jin through Kyotaro and takes a strong interest in Jin’s medical techniques. His younger sister is married to Sakuma Shozan who is older than him, but Sakuma acts as his “younger brother-in-law”.
Uchino Masaaki as Sakamoto Ryoma
A Tosa-born wandering samurai without a master to serve. A vibrant captivating personality who loves women. He is initially has doubts about Jin’s true character, but he identifies with his passionate devotion of using medical techniques to fight, and they are now best friends. Just like in historical facts, he takes interest in foreign trade and secretly swings into action to overthrow the Tokugawa shogunate.
Ichimura Masachika as Sakuma Shozan
Katsu Kaishu’s “younger brother-in-law” and a feudal retainer well-versed in artillery and military strategy. Called a “gifted thinker once every 100 years”, he was also famous as the greatest scholar of Western knowledge. However, he was attacked by someone for loudly advocating the progressive opening of the country to the world, and sustained critical injuries.
Fujimoto Takahiro as Saigo Takamori
Born as the child of a low-class samurai of the Satsuma domain, he experienced hardship and many setbacks in his adolescence. He made his make in policy proposal and developed that talent. He was suddenly overcome by a mysterious abdominal pain while leading the Hamaguri Rebellion, and is examined by Jin, but … …
Sato Ryuta as Azuma Shusuke
A Choshu-born samurai. He was also attacked by the Shinsengumi in the Hamaguri Rebellion and rescued by Sakamoto Ryoma. He survives because of Jin’s surgery. This makes him become Ryoma’s bodyguard.
Ichikawa Kamejiro as Nakaoka Shintaro
A patriot who belong to the faction advocating the expulsion of foreigners. Like Sakamoto Ryoma, he hailed from Tosa domain. A sworn ally whom Ryoma described as “a person like me”, he formed the Rikutentai when Ryoma established the Kaientai. He ran about with Ryoma to orchestrate the reconciliation of the Satsuma and Choshu domains.
Kiritani Kenta as Saburi Yusuke
A young doctor who hails from Gosuido of the Hanaoka school in Osaka which made general anesthesia possible for the first time in the world. After coming up to Edo, he studied under the late Ogata Koan, but he encountered Jin, who had learnt revolutionary and remarkable medical techniques, and aspired to even greater heights. He shares Jin’s lofty aims and works as his right-hand man to continue to save the town people.
“JIN” sequel licensed for broadcast in 80 countries
The highly anticipated second season of the drama series “JIN” will start in Japan this Sunday (April 17), but it has now been announced that the show has also been picked up for broadcast in 80 countries and territories worldwide. This is the first time that a TBS drama has been licensed overseas before it airs in Japan.
Based on Murakami Motoka’s manga about a brain surgeon sent back in time to the Bakumatsu era, “JIN” first aired in 2009 and averaged over 19% ratings, with the final episode hitting 25.3%. It has received numerous awards, and the show was highly praised overseas as well. At last year’s MIPCOM content market in Cannes, it won the MIPCOM Buyers Award for Japanese Drama.
While it is common for Japanese dramas to begin airing overseas after the broadcast is over in Japan, the new season of “JIN” will be starting in Taiwan just 6 days after its premiere in Japan, and Hong Kong will begin its broadcast in May. Korea is expected to start showing “JIN” in July, followed by other parts of Asia, Europe, and the United States. Currently, no parts of South America have been reported as part of the 80 countries and territories.
“JIN” will air on Sundays at 9:00pm, starting on April 17. The first episode will be a special lasting 2 hours and 5 minutes long.
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