Hikaru Kimi he (2 books)

Publisher: NHK Publishing
Author: Shizuka Oishi, NHK Drama Production Group, NHK Publishing
Size:
Number of books: 2
Language: Japanese
Category: General Books
the latest volumeRelease Date: 2024-05-28

Synopsis:
The 2024 Taiga Drama is a gorgeous Heian picture scroll about the life of a woman who lived hard in the aristocratic society!

The first volume of a guidebook for thoroughly enjoying the 2024 Taiga Drama "Hikaru Kimi e" starring Yuriko Yoshitaka as Murasaki Shikibu.
This guidebook provides detailed information on the glamorous world of the Heian aristocracy and the fascinating story of the life of a woman who lived, wrote, and loved in this world.
Beginning with a discussion between Yuriko Yoshitaka and Tasuku Emoto, who plays the role of Fujiwara no Michinaga, the interviews with the gorgeous cast members provide the real voices of the actors who play the people living in the world of the Heian period.
There is also an interview with the scriptwriter, Shizuka Oishi, as well as interviews with the production team on the title, music, historical background, and more.
There are many articles that provide an enjoyable understanding of the historical background of the drama, including a feature on Murasaki Shikibu, the author of The Tale of Genji, and a feature on reading the world of the drama through waka poems.
A special feature on costumes and sets, as well as an introduction to places associated with the drama, provide an in-depth look at the drama from a variety of perspectives.
In addition, there are pages that make the drama easier to understand, such as synopsis and character correlations. This is an indispensable volume for fans of Taiga dramas, packed with beautiful photogravures!


Part 1: Cast Interviews (tentative)
Yuriko Yoshitaka (Murasaki Shikibu/Mahiro)
Tasuku Emoto (Playing the role of Fujiwara no Michinaga)
Goro Kishitani (Playing the role of Tametoki Fujiwara)
Mahiro Takasugi (played by Tadatoki Fujiwara)
Ryoko Kuninaka (Playing the role of Chiyaha)
Yasunori Danta (played by Kaneie Fujiwara)
Arata Iura (played by Michitaka Fujiwara)
Reo Tamaki (Playing the role of Fujiwara no Michikane)
Yoh Yoshida (played by Aki Fujiwara)
Yuka Itaya (played by Takashina Takako)
Naomi Zaimae (played by Neiko Fujiwara)
Yusuke Kamiji (played by Michitsuna Fujiwara)
Hana Kuroki (played by Rinko Minamoto)
Keita Machida (Playing the role of Fujiwara no Kouto)
Minosuke Bando (Playing the role of Emperor Enryu)
Kanata Hongo (Playing the role of Emperor Hanayama)
Yusuke Santamaria (Playing the role of Abe no Seimei)
Ryuji Akiyama (Playing the role of Saneshi Fujiwara)
Daichi Watanabe (played by Yukinari Fujiwara)
Tetsu Kaneda (played by Masanobu Fujiwara)
First Summer Uika (Playing the role of Sei Shonagon)
Kimi Takiuchi (played by Akiko Minamoto)
Kuranosuke Sasaki (played by Nobutaka Fujiwara)
Katsuya Maikuma (played by Naohide)
Masumi Nomura (Playing the role of Sawa)
In order of appearance in the magazine