"81diver" drama series announced starring Mizobata, Naka

Tokyograph News · 03-27-2008, 05:58 AM

Fuji TV has revealed the next drama series for its Saturday night time slot, to air after the completion of "Lost Time Life." The drama will be based on a popular manga called "81diver" by Yokusaru Shibata.

The story deals with a talented young shogi player named Kentaro Sugata (played by Junpei Mizobata) who earns his money by playing against amateurs in wagered games. One day, he is defeated a mysterious young woman (Riisa Naka) who also works part-time as a maid in Akihabara. Under her guidance, he begins walking the path to becoming a shogi pro.

The series will air on Saturdays at 11:00pm, starting on May 3.

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03-27-2008, 05:58 AM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	"81diver" drama series announced starring Mizobata, Naka Fuji TV has revealed the next drama series for its Saturday night time slot, to air after the completion of "Lost Time Life." The drama will be based on a popular manga called "81diver" by Yokusaru Shibata. The story deals with a talented young shogi player named Kentaro Sugata (played by Junpei Mizobata) who earns his money by playing against amateurs in wagered games. One day, he is defeated a mysterious young woman (Riisa Naka) who also works part-time as a maid in Akihabara. Under her guidance, he begins walking the path to becoming a shogi pro. The series will air on Saturdays at 11:00pm, starting on May 3. Link to article

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