Actor Hideyuki Nishijima has been announced as the lead in the upcoming TBS Sunday drama “Sayonara Maestro ~ My Passionate Father and I ~” (every Sunday at 9:00 p.m. starting in January next year). This will be his first appearance in a Sunday drama in nine years since his starring role in “Ryusei Wagon” in 2015. He will be co-starring with Aina Ashida, who will be playing the role of his daughter for the first time.
The drama is an original story by Satomi Oshima, who has worked on dramas such as “Nagi’s Long Vacation” (2019) and ”My Wife Becomes a Elementary School Student” (2022). The music will be composed by Yuji Kanno, known for his work on “The Ship of Theseus” (2020) and “Japan Sinks: People of Hope” (2021). Junichi Hirokami, a world-renowned conductor and professor at Tokyo Music University, will supervise the orchestra, with Tokyo Music University providing full support for the orchestral performance.
In “Sayonara Maestro,” Hideyuki Nishijima and Aina Ashida, who will be co-starring for the first time, will weave a story of love between a clumsy father and a daughter who cannot be honest with her feelings. This highly anticipated drama is set to captivate viewers with its heartfelt and emotional narrative.
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Actor Hideyuki Nishijima has been cast as the lead in the upcoming TBS Sunday drama ”Sayonara Maestro ~ My Passionate Father and I ~” (airing every Sunday at 9:00 p.m. starting in January next year). This marks his return to Sunday dramas after a nine-year hiatus since his starring role in “Ryusei Wagon” in 2015. Sharing the screen with him is Aina Ashida, who will be playing the role of his daughter for the first time.
The drama, penned by Satomi Oshima, known for her work on dramas such as “Nagi’s Long Vacation” (2019) and ”My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student” (2022), boasts an original storyline. Renowned composer Yuji Kanno, who has previously worked on projects like “The Ship of Theseus” (2020) and ”Japan Sinks: People of Hope” (2021), will be in charge of the music. Additionally, Junichi Hirokami, a world-renowned conductor and professor at Tokyo Music University, will oversee the orchestral performance with full support from Tokyo Music University.
In ”Sayonara Maestro,” Hideyuki Nishijima and Aina Ashida will bring to life a heartwarming tale of love between a clumsy father and a daughter who struggles to express her true emotions. With its deeply touching and emotional narrative, this highly anticipated drama is expected to captivate audiences.
This is going to be an amazing collaboration between two talented actors! Can’t wait to see them on screen together.
I’m a big fan of both Shuuto Nishijima and Ai Hashida! They have great chemistry and I’m excited to see their performances in ‘Sayonara Maestro’.