(Prisoner) was adapted from a true story, the account of a Japanese man arrested in Cambodia, protagonist of Sawai Kujiras Prisoner in Phnom Penh. The location changed to an imaginary island in Southeast Asia (shoot was in Thailand), but the rest remains more or less the same. Going to Seraivia to meet old senpai Yuzurihara (Nakamura Shunsuke), Izawa Keigo (Tamayama Tetsuji) finds himself involved in more than he could ever expect. He quickly learns there’s no law you cant bend with a few good dead presidents, and that embassies only work as long as you dont become a burden to them. Following a man who conned his friend, Keigo finds himself in prison, with a 10 year sentence and seemingly no way to escape, although he does find a friend in the ambiguous Pon (Ohmori Nao, his first drama appearance in two years). Real estate intrigues, corrupt police, a mounting death toll and the tasty decadence of a banana (or well, pineapple) republic. Thats Seraivia for you.

Story about a female bartender and her special "my-pace" bar where she makes cocktails that leave unforgettable taste in her customers' hearts.

The supporting cast lineup of FujiTV Winter 2017 drama "Daibinbou" starring Koyuki has been announced. The human comedy drama which is an original story and begins its run from 8 January 2017 in the Sundays 9pm timeslot, features Koyuki as a single mother Nanakusa Yuzuko who struggles against the irrationalities regarding money, power and love happening around her while Ito Atsushi plays her "buddy" Kakihara Shinichi who is an elite lawyer. Narita Ryo will play Kase Haruki, a capable salesman who has been working for three years in the human resources company Dimensions Of Humanity (DOH) which is also where Yuzuko works at. Despite being young, Kase is street-smart and knows about the dark sides of human nature. He joins forces with Yuzuko and Kakihara to find out the truth behind DOH's bankruptcy. Johnny's WEST member Kamiyama Tomohiro plays a newbie lawyer Kogure Yuuto who works at Kakihara's law firm and is hardworking and serious. His interaction with Kakihara will provide comedic relief in the story. Takito Kenichi will play DOH's accounting department's manager Asaoka Reiji who is quiet and even uses honoriffics with his subordinates thus has the reputation of being a gentleman in the company. He knows everything about the company since it was established and has an unknown side to others. Okuda Eiji plays Tenma Toshiaki who is the president of DOH and is the benefactor of Yuzuko since he was the one who made it easier for her to work, given her single mother status. However, with the declaration of DOH's bankruptcy which is due to an incident, he becomes despondent about life.

Takei Chiyo was born to a poor family in Osaka Prefecture’s Minamikawachi district at the of the Meiji era. Her mother passed away when she was still a child, and she lived with her father Teruo and younger brother. Although Chiyo could not be put through elementary school, she has the gift of the gab and quick wit. At the age of 9, she starts working as a servant in Dotonbori and comes across the theatre world which immediately captivates her. Chiyo’s desire to become an actress grows stronger by the day. She eventually runs away and heads to Kyoto where she throws herself into acting.

Ooka Echizen is the commissioner of the two-acre Minami-machi Magistrate’s Office, located in Edo Castle. He keeps order within the town.

The Legendary Siblings is the story of twin brothers who separated at birth but grew up to be supreme martial artists. Raised to take revenge on each other they soon find themselves becoming good friends. Together they vow to take the martial arts world by storm and search for their true identities Filled with dazzling fight scenes. The Legendary Siblings is also a faithful rendition of Gu Long's magnificent tale about love rivalry loyalty and Man's eternal struggle for everlasting power.