Junjo Kirari(2006)
Overview
The 74th NHK Asadora Drama is Junjo Kirari, which means something along the lines of "pure-hearted Kirari." The story is set in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in the era around the Second World War. When the story opens in 1928, the heroine, Sakurako, is a very active seven-year-old girl. Indeed, even in the first episode she exhibits her confidence and enthusiasm. But above all else, Sakurako is interested in becoming a jazz pianist, and music features extensively in the plot.
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Top 10 Billed Cast
Arimori Sakurako
Arimori Iso
Sugi Togo
Matsui Tatsuhiko
Arimori Fueko
Arimori Momoko
Narrator
Arimori Genichiro
Arimori Fueko (young)
Okita Tokujiro
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