2 drama specials about humans and animals

[Tokyograph News]

In March, Fuji TV will broadcast two drama specials about relationships between humans and animals. Each of the two-hour specials is based on a true story.

The first will air on March 16 at 9:00pm, in the Kinyo Prestige time slot. Titled "Kaijoken Musashi ~Gakkou e Ikou~," the drama tells the story of a young girl named Kumiko (Riko Narumi) who is diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, which eventually makes her unable to even walk. She falls into despair, but with the help of a service dog named Musashi, she is able to regain her courage and happiness.

The second special will air on March 17 at 9:00pm, in the Doyo Premium time slot. It is titled "Taro and Jiro ~Hansei Zaru to Boku no Yume~" and is based on the real Taro and Jiro. Taro Murasaki (played by Kenji Sakaguchi) is an entertainer who performs with a monkey named Jiro. The drama will focus on their friendship and the hardships they have faced, including the death of the original Jiro. The cast will include Tetsuya Takeda, Tsurube Shofukutei, Junichi Komoto, and Yuika Motokariya.

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