Asaka Kodai is a Japanese dancer and actor who was born on August 24, 1992. He began his career as a dancer, debuting while still only 12 as part of pop and dance act J.J. Express. He went on to become part of dance troupe Musical Academy Dancing (M.A.D) in 2007, but soon after decided to turn his back on the dance scene and pursue an acting career instead. He appeared in drama titles such as “Hana Kimi” (2011), “Tokyo Airport: Air Traffic Service” (2012), and “Biblia Used Bookstore Casebook” (2013). More recently, he has featured in the movie “Cheer Boys!!” (2019) and “In Time With You” (2019).

Asaka Kodai

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It’s been a year since former top-chef Nobuyuki Yazawa (Ryohei Otani) and his partner, Shinobu Senke (Rena Takeda), opened their bar, Nobu, in a deserted alley in Kyoto. With the front entrance of the bar mysteriously connected to the world of Aiteria, a parallel universe reminiscent of medieval Europe, Nobuyuki and Shinobu have had to overcome several unexpected obstacles. But having successfully done so, the bar is thriving.

Drawn to Nobu for its delicious food and its renowned beer, Toriaezu Nama, people from all over Aiteria flock to the bar. But not all patrons of Nobu are reputable. Drawn by her love of alcohol and sweets, a woman by the name of Ingrid (Miki Mizuno) darkens the door of Nobu. With the appearance of a witch, Ingrid catches the eye of everyone she meets, which soon starts rumors flying. Catching wind of a witch at Nobu, Archbishop Rodrigo (Satoru Matsuo) springs into action, determined to bring her and her associates in before any can escape.

Having narrowly escaped trouble with the law last year, Nobuyuki and Shinobu aren’t ready for another showdown with powerful officials. But can they let a seemingly innocent woman be taken from their establishment without a fight?

Based on the Japanese light novel series of the same name by Natsuya Semikawa, “Isekai Izakaya Nobu - Season 2” is a 2022 Japanese drama directed by Hiroshi Shinagawa.

Isekai Izakaya Nobu – season 2

Six dramatized stories based on true-life events connected to the popular Japanese flea market service Mercari explores the lives of ordinary folk in the country – and how family, friends, and more stay connected in modern society.

Riku (Marie Iitoyo) is a delivery operator for a major logistics firm named Elephant Express. She is contracted to make a series of deliveries to some very different households.

In the first story, Riku delivers an unusual package full of memories to a new owner.

Secondly, a soon-to-be-divorced couple decides to have a final meal together before going on their separate ways – but could this final, civilized act have far-reaching consequences?

In the third story, a hobbyist who enjoys making small trinkets to sell for minor sums on the Mercari marketplace runs into a buyer at a railway station.

In story number four, a neighbor takes objection to a mother of four whose exasperated scolding of her offspring raises the noise levels unacceptably high.

In the penultimate story, a family that has moved to the countryside starts growing flowers in an empty field – and starts gaining interest from potential buyers on the Mercari platform.

And in the final episode, Riku’s father is hospitalized – and he asks her to watch a videotape featuring footage of her late grandparents. 

“Deliveries from the Heart – True Stories from Mercari” is a 2020 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kenji Katagiri.

Deliveries from the Heart - True stories from Mercari

📬 Heart Story DeliveryTeam 📬

After graduating from university, Miyamoto Hiroshi (Sosuke Ikematsu) decided the time had come to leave his hometown of Yokohama, and head to Tokyo to make his way in the world as a man. Finding a job at a stationery company, Miyamoto settles into his new life but he has to admit, that he’s not good at what he does. Clumsy and awkward, Miyamoto goes through the motions of his new life but isn’t entirely convinced this is actually how he wants to spend the rest of his life.

Possessing a strong sense of justice, Miyamoto isn’t one to let injustice go without a fight. This is why when, upon visiting his client, Yasuko Nanako (Yu Aoi), he finds himself confronting her horrifying ex. Promising to protect Yasuko with his life, Miyamoto is true to his word, standing up for her whenever he can. Unable to deny the way Miyamoto makes her feel, Yasuko’s feelings only grow with time, as do the feelings Miyamoto harbors for her. But no relationship is ever easy and the obstacles that stand between Miyamoto and Yasuko are great.

Daring to face the unknown future together, Miyamoto and Yasuko find joy and inspiration in each other, but their moments of happiness are often interrupted by life’s darker side. Will these two find a way to overcome the challenges ahead?

Based on the manga series of the same name by Hideki Arai, “Miyamoto kara Kimi e” is a 2019 Japanese romantic film directed by Tetsuya Mariko.

Miyamoto kara Kimi e

Miyamoto & Yasuko Support Team

Fuji TV

Mitari Yo (Adachi Rika) is a manager at a company that makes shoes, while Ishida Ren (Shirasu Jin) works in urban redevelopment. 

They have been best friends for years, and their close platonic friendship dates back to their high school days.

But on Mitari Yo’s 29th birthday, they make a fateful wager – whoever marries first will receive a 300,000 yen (approx USD 2,780) cash gift from the other, providing the wedding takes place before Mitari Yo turns 31.

However, the duo soon discovers that love can be very unpredictable – and that Cupid can strike at the most unexpected moment.

A young junior employee in Ishida Ren’s company appears to be developing feelings for him, while things get even complicated for the friends when Mizusawa Ryusei (Asaka Kodai) – Mitari Yo’s ex-boyfriend – reappears on the scene.

Who will claim the 300,000 yen prize? Will new admirers and old flames win the day? Or will Ishida Ren and Mitari Yo discover that their feelings actually go beyond friendship after all? 

This drama is based on the Taiwanese series of the same name, which first aired in 2011.

“In Time With You” is a 2019 Japanese drama directed by Izuru Kumasaka.

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