Yoshikawa Ai, formerly known by the stage name, Riko Yoshida, is a Japanese actress. She was born on October 28, 1999, in Tokyo, Japan, and made her acting debut in 2006. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “INFLUENCE” (2021).

Yoshikawa Ai

TV Asahi

A Japanese high school is transformed by the arrival of Zero Mishima (Shunsuke Michieda), a charismatic 19-year-old transfer student with white hair and a radical mission to dismantle the current world order created by adults. Zero recruits disaffected students to join his group "Mars," promising a new future through revolutionary action. As Mars grows in influence, they begin challenging the existing social structures, creating tension with teachers and students who oppose their ideology. The group's provocative mission sets the stage for a dramatic confrontation between those who support radical change and those who resist it. This 2024 Japanese drama series was directed by Osamu Katayama and Yuichiro Hirakawa.

Mars

🐺 The Rebels 🐺

Fuji TV

Natsumi Aoi (Nana Mori) has spent her whole life by the ocean, living in a popular seaside resort where she works as a standup paddleboard instructor and manages her father’s restaurant. She often hangs out with childhood friend Takumi Makino (Fuju Kamio), a carpenter who always seems to be around any time Natsumi needs his help. Natsumi gives little thought to love, although she harbors secret feelings for Takumi, who seems to be besotted with an older woman. But that all threatens to change when she meets Kento Mizushima (Shotaro Mamiya), the well-educated heir to a major Tokyo-based construction company. While Kento and Natsumi seem worlds apart, she starts to develop a crush on him as they get to know each other. However, there might be a chance that Takumi wants his relationship with Natsumi to evolve beyond friendship. Is romance on the horizon for Natsumi and friends with a group of holidaymakers at this sun-soaked resort? This 2023 Japanese drama was directed by Ryo Tanaka.

Cinderellas of Midsummer

⛱️ Summer Guys Team🌞

Masaki Nitta (Nakajima Yuto), a young music teacher, arrives at a new school to replace the mysteriously disappeared previous instructor. While preparing, he meets Sae Izumi (Ai Yoshikawa), a distressed student, and they form an immediate connection. When Masaki discovers Sae is in his class, their relationship becomes complicated as they investigate the previous teacher's disappearance. Despite growing close, they are ultimately separated, only to be reunited five years later when Sae is an adult. This 2022 Japanese drama was directed by Hijikata Masato.

Love Dissonance

Tune In for Love Team 🎹

WOWOW

In high school, Yuri Totsuka (Kanna Hashimoto) leads an ordinary life in a quiet province. Her friendship with Satoko Hino (Ai Yoshikawa) has fractured, and transfer student Maho Sakazaki (Wakana Aoi) becomes her new close friend after they meet in their apartment complex. When Maho is violently attacked, Yuri's desperate attempt to help results in murder, and Satoko is mysteriously arrested the next day. Trapped in a complex web of violence and deceit, the three girls struggle to find a way out of their increasingly dangerous situation. This is a 2021 Japanese suspense drama adapted from Fumie Kondo's novel, directed by Naruhide Mizuta and Paul Young.

INFLUENCE

Five years after witnessing a doctor’s heroic act, rookie nurse Sakura Nanase (Mone Kamishiraishi) joins the same hospital, only to find out that her idol, Dr. Kairi Tendo (Takeru Satoh), is a cold perfectionist. Despite his harsh demeanor, Sakura’s relentless dedication and open affection begin to soften his heart. As she endeavors to prove her worth and win him over, the clash between her optimism and his cynicism becomes a test of love and perseverance. Will Sakura's unwavering commitment turn this cold-hearted doctor into a believer in love? This 2020 Japanese romantic comedy drama was adapted from the manga by Maki Enjoji, and was directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Ryosuke Fukuda, and Kenta Tanaka.

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