Name: Wakako Zake 2
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-01-08
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Takeda Rina, Nozoe Yoshihiro, Kamakari Kenta

Takeda Rina is a Japanese actress and karate practitioner who was born on June 15, 1991, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She made her debut playing the lead role in the 2009 karate-themed movie “High Kick Girl.” She has since gone on to star in the dramas “Cheers to Me” and “Mirror Twins” (2019). She is also famous for playing the eponymous lead character in all six seasons of the drama “Wakako Zake,” beginning with season one in 2015.

Takeda Rina

Nozoe Yoshihiro is a Japanese actor who was born on July 3, 1958, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He graduated from the Osaka Electro-Communication University High School and rose to prominence in the early 1990s. He starred in the drama “Prison Hotel” in 1999 and more recently appeared in season six of “Wakako Zake” in 2022 and the drama “Old Rookie” (also 2022).

Nozoe Yoshihiro

Kenta Kamakari is a Japanese actor and singer who was born on February 17, 1984, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He appeared in the 2006 drama “Fallen Angels” and played the role of Ryo Shishido in the musical version of “Prince of Tennis.” In 2015, he starred as Aoyanagi in the live-action version of the manga series “Wakako Zake.” He has reprised the same role in all subsequent seasons of the drama and also appeared in “Star Concerto” in 2017.

Kamakari Kenta

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The 26-year-old Wakako Murasaki (Takeda Rina) lives in Tokyo and works in an unassuming office job. But when she isn’t punching the clock, she loves to spend her time exploring the Tokyo food scene. She is especially fond of pairing whatever she eats with a suitable alcoholic beverage. In fact, few things in life bring her more satisfaction than matching a good meal with a tipple that fits the feast! She is occasionally joined by Aoyagi (Kamakari Kenta), a male colleague from the office. She has also become friendly with an older uncle-like figure, Taisho (Nozoe Yoshihiro), the owner of one of her favorite restaurants.

As her adventures continue, Wakako Murasaki is delighted to discover Tokyo restaurants that serve specialties from her home Prefecture of Hiroshima. She also finds an eatery that specializes in unusual canned food-based recipes. She explores Okinawan preparations, and even tries some foreign fare – such as Thai food. And when the office decides to throw a party – wouldn’t it be natural that the managers turn to her when it is time to find a suitable restaurant? What further adventures will this food-loving young woman embark upon?

This series was based on a manga series of the same name, which was authored by Chie Shinkyu.

“Wakako Zake 2” is a 2016 Japanese drama series.

Wakako Zake 2

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