Marie Iitoyo is an up-and-coming Japanese model and actress who was born on January 5, 1998, in Chiba, Japan. She began her modeling career in the late 2000s, and made her first major acting appearance in the high school-themed 2012 drama series “Hana no Kanmuri.” She has since appeared in a large number of hit drama titles, including “Boys Over Flowers Season 2” (2018). Her movie credits include “The Dark Maidens” (2017) and “Stare” (2020).

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Mei (Iitoyo Marie) is a 24-year-old woman who left her tranquil hometown behind for the allure of the big city.

She works at a major publishing company, but one day has an incident at work and finds herself out of a job.

Mei hears of strange goings-on back home – where the cherry blossom trees have suddenly begun to blossom out of season. She decides to go back to investigate.

Visiting her hometown always fills her with sadness, as when she was just 17, her high school friend Kota (Sano Hayato) died in a sudden accident. The friends both had strong feelings for one another, but never had the courage to confess how they felt.

However, when Mei returns, she is surprised to discover that Kota has returned – although she soon learns that he may only be able to stay for as long as the cherry trees remain in bloom.

What magic has brought the two together again? And will the reunited friends finally confess their true feelings to one another?

“Under the Miracle Cherry Tree: is a 2020 Japanese drama series that was directed by Fujino Ryota.

Under the Miracle Cherry Tree

MIRACLE TOUCH

Nanakusa (Yokohama Ryusei) and Yuu Manabe (Marie Iitoyo), childhood friends who drifted apart, unexpectedly reunite on Kaiden Island, a place known for housing society's abandoned souls. As they rekindle their friendship, they become entangled in mysterious cases unique to this isolated location. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the island's secrets, navigating through an enigmatic landscape of lost and forgotten individuals. Their investigation leads them deeper into the island's dark mysteries, challenging their understanding of connection and survival. Will their shared history and determination help them unravel the truth, or will they discover something far more unexpected? Based on the novel "Inakunare Gunjo" by Yutaka Kono, this is a 2019 Japanese sci-fi adventure mystery film directed by Akina Yanagi.

Go Away, Ultramarine

Standards have been slipping at the elite Eitoku Academy. A student group named Correct 5 decides to act, with Haruto Kaguragi (Hirano Sho) taking the helm. The group’s aim: Identify deadbeat students and force them out of school! This rings the alarm bells for Oto Edogawa (Sugisaki Hana), a student who’s trying to hide the fact that her family is in dire financial straits. She is also trying to hide her engagement to her fiancé Tenma Hase (Taishi Nakagawa), a boy from a rival school. But problems begin to emerge for all involved when Oto Edogawa discovers an embarrassing secret about the Correct 5 kingpin! This drama is the sequel to the hit series “Boys Over Flowers.” This 2018 Japanese drama series was based on a manga series by Yoko Kamio and directed by Yasuharu Ishii.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS Season 2 (2018)

From F4 to C5 It's a Snap 💕

Ninon Okamura (Marie Iitoyo), a bullied and introverted high school student, finds solace only in her pet parrot. Her life changes when Yuiji Kira (Taishi Nakagawa), the most popular boy in school, unexpectedly befriends her. Despite his cool exterior, Yuiji is secretly battling a terminal heart condition with only a year to live. When Ninon learns of his condition, she promises to support him, and their unlikely friendship blossoms into a deep connection that brings meaning and happiness to both of their lives. As they navigate Yuiji's limited time, their bond grows stronger, challenging their previous perceptions of themselves and each other. Based on the manga by Rin Mikimoto, this is a 2017 Japanese romantic high school film directed by Taisuke Kawamura.

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