Teppei leads first drama with "Shibatora" adaptation

Tokyograph News · 05-14-2008, 05:57 AM

"Shibatora," a manga written by Tadashi Agi (under the pen name Yuma Ando) and illustrated by Masashi Asaki, is being turned into a live-action series this summer. The popular comic currently runs in Weekly Shonen Magazine and has so far sold 420,000 volumes.

The comical story revolves around a young-looking detective named Taketora Shibata (nicknamed Shibatora). Because of his appearance, he is able to easily blend in with the juvenile delinquents he deals with on a regular basis.

Tsuguaki Tatematsu, the Fuji TV producer in charge of planning for the series, said that after reading the comic, his only choice for the lead role was WaT's Teppei Koike. Koike happily agreed to play the part, which will be his first time starring in a television series.

Nikkan Sports reports that Suzuka Ohgo will play the heroine, while Muga Tsukaji (of Drunk Dragon) plays a former genius hacker. Miki Maya and Daisuke Miyagawa play Shibatora's co-workers. Tsukaji's comedy partner, Taku Suzuki, is also in the cast, along with Koji Imada as a guest actor.

Fuji TV will air the drama on Tuesdays at 9:00pm, starting in July.

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05-14-2008, 05:05 PM

What about that Team Medical Dragon series?

**migimaru** · 05-15-2008, 03:31 AM

Teppei was only a supporting actor in Iryu. Kenji Sakaguchi was the star.

xandiee · 05-15-2008, 02:45 PM

YAYYYYYYY

Finally a lead role in a drama series for Teppei!! ♥

05-14-2008, 05:57 AM	#1
Tokyograph News Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 11	Teppei leads first drama with "Shibatora" adaptation "Shibatora," a manga written by Tadashi Agi (under the pen name Yuma Ando) and illustrated by Masashi Asaki, is being turned into a live-action series this summer. The popular comic currently runs in Weekly Shonen Magazine and has so far sold 420,000 volumes. The comical story revolves around a young-looking detective named Taketora Shibata (nicknamed Shibatora). Because of his appearance, he is able to easily blend in with the juvenile delinquents he deals with on a regular basis. Tsuguaki Tatematsu, the Fuji TV producer in charge of planning for the series, said that after reading the comic, his only choice for the lead role was WaT's Teppei Koike. Koike happily agreed to play the part, which will be his first time starring in a television series. Nikkan Sports reports that Suzuka Ohgo will play the heroine, while Muga Tsukaji (of Drunk Dragon) plays a former genius hacker. Miki Maya and Daisuke Miyagawa play Shibatora's co-workers. Tsukaji's comedy partner, Taku Suzuki, is also in the cast, along with Koji Imada as a guest actor. Fuji TV will air the drama on Tuesdays at 9:00pm, starting in July. Link to article

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05-14-2008, 05:05 PM	#2
Unregistered Posts: n/a	What about that Team Medical Dragon series?

05-15-2008, 03:31 AM	#3
migimaru ミギ丸 Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 736	Teppei was only a supporting actor in Iryu. Kenji Sakaguchi was the star.

05-15-2008, 02:45 PM	#4
xandiee Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22	YAYYYYYYY Finally a lead role in a drama series for Teppei!! ♥