Noriko Iriyama is a Japanese actress. Born on August 1, 1985, she made her acting debut in the 2006 television drama “My Boss, My Hero.” She has since appeared in many popular films and television dramas, including the recent “Funeral Procession of Peter” (2014) and “Kimi Wa Petto” (2017).

Noriko Iriyama

Fuji TV

Sumire Iwaya (Noriko Iriyama), a highly educated journalist from Tokyo University and Harvard, faces a series of personal and professional setbacks when her fiancé leaves her and she is demoted at work after rejecting her boss's advances. One day, she discovers Takeshi Goda (Jun Shison), a homeless young man who reminds her of her beloved dog Momo, and decides to take him in as a "pet." Their unconventional relationship challenges societal norms and explores the boundaries of human connection. This is a 2017 Japanese drama series based on the manga "Kimi Wa Petto" by Yayoi Ogawa, directed by Izuru Kumasaka.

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