Haruka Kawachi’s josei manga, Musashino Rondo, is being adapted into a live-action television series. The TV series will premiere on April 19 at 11:00 p.m. JST on TV Asahi’s “Oshi Dora (Drama) Saturday” programming block.
Story and Characters
Musashino Rondo centers on the lives of:
- Musashibara Tamaki: A sharp-tongued, independent 35-year-old woman.
- Musashibara Bunta: Tamaki’s younger brother, who moves back home after a breakup.
- Agawa Ryuuhei: Tamaki’s former student and next-door neighbor, a 25-year-old who harbors an unrequited love for her.
The manga tells a mature love story with an ensemble cast, set against the backdrop of a relaxed town. The story explores how Ryuhei deals with his feelings after being rejected twice by Tamaki.
Cast and Production
The live-action adaptation will star:
- Yoshinori Masakado: A member of the Ae! boy band.
- Rin Takanashi: As Musashibara Tamaki, the woman 10 years older than her admirer.
Manga Details
Musashino Rondo is a josei manga created in 2020 by Haruka Kawachi. The manga is published by naBan and serialized in Feel Young.
