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It has been announced that I will be appearing in Fuji TV\u2019s July drama series, *Tokyo middle 30*!
\nThe first episode will air on Wednesday, July 22. It airs every Wednesday at 10:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
\u201cTokyo Middle 30\u201d is a romantic drama that realistically portrays the \u2018present\u2019 of \u201c35-year-old women.\u201d
\nThis series is an original Japanese remake based on \u201cWhat 30-Year-Old Women Think: A Shanghai Women's Story,\u201d which was a massive hit in China.<\/p>\n
The story follows three women who left their provincial towns for their dream city of Tokyo, envisioning glittering success stories. Faced with the reality that love, work, and family don\u2019t always go as planned, they sometimes cry together, help one another, and laugh hysterically over trivial matters as they search for their own paths in life at this pivotal \u201cage 35\u201d crossroads.<\/p>\n
The lead role is played by Riisa Naka, and I, NON, will play the second lead\u2014Naka\u2019s character\u2019s \u201cbest friend since high school\u201d\u2014who charges through life on sheer momentum.<\/p>\n
In conjunction with this announcement, we have received a comment from NON.<\/p>\n
\u25a0Full text of NON's comment<\/strong><\/p>\n Q) Please tell us how you felt when you were cast in this film.<\/strong> Q) Please share your impressions after reading the script. I understand that you, NON, will soon be part of the \u201cmid-30s\u201d generation yourself\u2014were there any aspects you could relate to precisely because of that?<\/strong> We\u2019re standing at a crossroads where we have to rethink our future. I think this is the age when we become acutely aware of that. <\/p>\n Q) What are your impressions of Haruka, the character you\u2019re playing? Also, how do you plan to develop her character?<\/strong> Q) This is your first time acting alongside Mr. Naka. Please share your thoughts on co-starring with him as one of the three main characters.<\/strong> <\/p>\n Q) Please share a message for our viewers.<\/strong> <\/p>\n \u25a0Program Overview<\/p>\n \u226aTitle\u226b \u226aBroadcast Schedule\u226b \u226aCast\u226b \u226aOriginal Work\u226b \u226aScreenplay\u226b \u226aMusic\u226b \u226aProducers\u226b Yu Moritani Yurie Morimoto \u226aCo-Producer\u226b \u226aDirector\u226b Shogo Miyaki Takahiro Takasugi \u226aProduction Company\u226b \u226aProduction and Copyright\u226b \u3010Hashtag\u3011\u00a0#TokyoMid30<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \u3010Official Website\u3011https:\/\/www.fujitv.co.jp\/middle30\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \u3010Official X\u3011https:\/\/x.com\/middle30_fujitv<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n \u3010Official Instagram\u3011https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/middle30_fujitv\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n
\n\"The script was so interesting that I was really eager to do it!
\nWhen I was cast, I was brimming with imagination and a desire to explore, wondering, \u2018How should I approach this?\u2019\"<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt was very interesting. The three very different lives these women lead in their mid-30s are completely different from what they imagined back in high school. I was on the edge of my seat watching the three of them reunite, confronted with that reality, as their present lives unfolded in a whirlwind of events.<\/p>\n
\nI remember the shock of seeing the differences between myself and my former classmates. When I see friends my age who are married and raising children, I respect them from the bottom of my heart, and it makes me reflect on my own life. I feel like I\u2019ve finally gotten to the point where I can grow plants. It\u2019s so different. But I\u2019ve made progress! Here I am, right now.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cHaruka is a carefree person, and I think her endearing charm lies in the way she charges ahead without overthinking things. While that tendency can sometimes backfire and lead to self-destruction, her free spirit is full of vitality, open, and bright. I\u2019ve really grown to love Haruka as a character.
\nI\u2019ll do my best to ensure that Haruka\u2019s refreshing energy comes across vividly to the audience.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWe filmed a scene with the three of us the other day. We had a comfortable atmosphere while acting together, and I had a blast.
\nMr. Naka is incredibly kind, and he has such a beautiful presence\u2014he\u2019s so cool that I found myself gazing at him in awe. He\u2019s funny to talk to, and we laughed a lot.
\nThe character \u201cKurumaki\u201d that Mr. Naka plays is so charming that I\u2019m really excited about the scenes we\u2019ll be building together from here on out.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\u201cPlease stick around to see the three of us struggle through it all. I hope this gives you the energy to face the days ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dmcoup0s63tbi.cloudfront.net\/control-panel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/13082018\/M30_release_2_B-1-1024x633.jpg\")
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\n\u201cTokyo Middle 30\u201d<\/p>\n
\nPremieres Wednesday, July 22
\nEvery Wednesday, 10:00 PM \u2013 10:54 PM<\/p>\n
\nRisa Nakamura, NON, and more
\n*Stay tuned for the announcement of the final cast member!<\/p>\n
\nChinese Drama by Linmon Pictures - Nothing But Thirty<\/p>\n
\nAyako Kitagawa
\n(Past Drama Works: \u201cTokyo Love Story\u201d (2020), \u201cMy Favorite Child\u201d (Live-Action Version), etc.)<\/p>\n
\nErina Koyama<\/p>\n
\nTsugi Shikanai
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cNikotama,\u201d \u201cThe 102nd Proposal,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cTokyo Love Story\u201d (2020), \u201c33-Minute Detective,\u201d \u201cAstronomy,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cTokyo Love Story\u201d (2020), \u201cToday's Sanponta,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\nAsako Tabuchi
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cWhen I Was Little, There Was a God,\u201d \u201cI Want to Say I Love You,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\nMasaya Kakehi
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cThe Yips,\u201d \u201cWonderful Selection Taxi\u201d series, etc.)<\/p>\n
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cProblem Property,\u201d \u201c366 Days,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\n(Past TV Drama Works: \u201cThe Corporate Executioner: She Eliminates Her Enemies,\u201d etc.)<\/p>\n
\nAt Movie<\/p>\n
\nFuji Television<\/p>\n