“Onihei Hankacho” Regular Announcement Press [English Dub/Subtitles]

Thank you so very much. Onihei Hankachō. We are currently in production. This Onihei Hankachō is what's known as a torimono-chō — a crime drama. Bad people do bad things, and good people catch them — In simple terms, that's the premise. Something along those lines, you might say. That core storyline is there, But as a drama, it really digs deep into the human element. How people live their lives, I think it's a work that portrays that very way of living. Within that, there are human connections — Bonds, Compassion, People crossing paths — and there, There may even be romance. I think it's a work filled with that kind of human drama. I really hope people will watch it, Now, I should also mention — Fantasy. This is — At the time, the characters depicted were based on real people. The Hitsuke Tozoku Aratame-kata, That department actually existed. The Edo period, of course, actually existed as well. However, Today, People who were born and raised in Edo — No matter how long we wait, Simply no longer exist. If that is the case, This is, after all, a fictional world. And so — Period dramas, stage productions — they are the same. Kabuki is the same. They are all works of fiction. There has also been a desire to create A truly convincing Edo, And that itself — Is something only period dramas can achieve. And also, the kimono — May I move over there? It's also a visual treat. Since it is a Japanese period drama, You can enjoy the beauty of traditional customs and movement. All of it — Japan — Japan is this rich and fascinating — That feeling Is, I think, what makes period dramas so appealing. On this occasion, The birth of something new — And also, If new period dramas can flourish, And that Desire to play a part in it Is at the heart of What we are working toward. But above all, First and foremost, on this occasion, I hope even one more person will tune in. So that more people can watch it, we kindly ask for your support. Everyone here is incredibly good-looking — myself included. Thank you so much. We'll be asking for your help.