Mamoru Miyano Takes Flight as Kitakura Sensei in Live-Action ‘Wingman’ Drama – Exclusive Cast Image Revealed
Live-Action Drama “Wingman” Cast and Scene Photos Released
Wingman cast photo
The live-action drama “Wingman” will be broadcast on TV Tokyo and other channels and distributed on DMM TV. This time, five cast members, including Mamoru Miyano, have been cast as Mr. Kitakura. Cast images and scene photos have been released.
A live-action drama adaptation of the debut serialized work of manga artist Masakazu Katsura, known for “Video Girl” and “I’s.” So far, Maito Fujioka has played the role of Kenta Hirono, the main character of this work, a second-year high school student who transforms into a “cohort” and comes to the three-dimensional world (Earth) from the different dimensional worlds, Podolimus, who suddenly appears in front of Kenta. Konatsu Kato will play the role of the mysterious girl Aoi, and the cast surrounding Kenta and Aoi will include Himena Kikuchi, Yoi Katada, Amane Uehara, Jotaro, Yuno Ohara, Hagoromo Mihara., and Haruki Tachibana.
In addition to Miyano, other cast members announced this time include Kurara Emi who will play the role of Mr. Matsuoka, Kenta’s 2nd year class A teacher, and Matoba who will play the role of Seidou Hirono, Kenta’s father who warmly watches over Kenta no matter what happens. Shinobu Nakayama will play the role of Koji and his mother, Yoshiko Hirono, and Daikichi Sugawara will play the role of the Prime Minister, who will be heavily involved in the Wingman battle.
It will air every Tuesday from 24:30 to 25:00 starting from October 22nd. The broadcasters are TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting. DMM TV will distribute each episode simultaneously (exclusively) and only the first episode will be distributed in advance on October 16th.
Commentary by Mamoru Miyano who plays Kitakura Sensei
I am truly happy to be able to be involved in Katsura-sensei’s work again in this way, and more importantly, to be able to work with Director Sakamoto again in this unexpected way. My heart trembles at the strange fate of my acting life. On the set, I was moved by Director Sakamoto’s passionate direction, and I was able to move forward with the role while having in-depth discussions with Katsura-sensei. Miyano will play the role of “Kitakura Sensei” with all his current strength, so look forward to it!
Commentary by Kurara Emi, who played the role of Matsuoka Sensei
I will be playing the role of Mr. Matsuoka, the school teacher of the main character Hirono. He is basically a very strict teacher. However, inside, he has a heart-warming side that watches over everyone’s growth, and he also has a surprisingly mischievous side, as he actually has a soft spot for cute boys. He is a very human teacher!
I would like to watch over and revive the youth of Hirono and his friends as they run straight despite their difficulties. Speaking of action, it’s director Sakamoto. I’m very happy to be able to work with you again! The fantastic action scenes are also something to behold!
Commentary by Koji Matoba as Masado Hirono
He plays the father of Kenta Hirono, played by Maito Fujioka. He played the role of a kind father. Although this work is a special effects work, it is full of love, friendship, and family love… I think it is full of everything. I have not personally seen the action scenes, so I can’t wait to see them on air. This work is full of the soul that Katsura-sensei continued to love. Please enjoy!
Yoshiko Hirono: Comments by Shinobu Nakayama
“What a dream!” When I read the script, I was thrilled to see a boy who admires heroes become a real hero. A son who trains every day to become a hero, a sweet father and a generous mother. I acted with the awareness that it is thanks to this family that the “ability to believe” is cultivated. It was a calm and fun shooting scene!
And I want to be the mother of all kinds of heroes! One of my sweetest dreams came true this time!
Prime Minister Daikichi Sugawara’s comments
I was surprised that Masakazu Katsura’s original work “Wingman” will be made into a live-action film on the 40th anniversary of his birth, and I feel very honored to have been able to participate in this memorable work. I played the role of a prime minister whose body was detected, and I thought it would be very scary if the leader of a country became like that. We approached the filming with the goal of making it into a live-action film, so I would be happy if you could watch it.