The opening and ending themes for the drama "Iburi Kurashi," which will start on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 10:30 p.m., have been decided!
The opening theme is "Square One" by singer-songwriter LMYK, whose beautiful, whispering voice instantly captivates listeners. The gentle melody and warm lyrics that fit the work make it an impressive, soothing song. The ending theme is "Lovely Time" by lol-エルオーエル-, a five-member mixed-gender dance and vocal group that continues to evolve every day. This is the first time all the members have tried their hand at writing lyrics together, and as the title suggests, the lovely music and words are woven together, making it a fitting ending theme. The world of this work is colored by these meticulously crafted, wonderful pieces of music.
In addition, additional cast members have also been announced!
In addition to the stars Shida Mirai and Izumisawa Yuki, additional cast members who will liven up "Iburi Kurashi" have been announced. The role of Sayama Kaoru, a cafe employee where Yoriko is the manager, will be played by Yahagi Honoka, who has made an overwhelming impression with her wide range of expressiveness in the drama "Oshaya Sommelier Oshako!" (TV Tokyo) and has distinguished herself in many dramas in recent years, from comedies to serious dramas. The role of Kaoru's boyfriend and apprentice barber Kano Shota will be played by Ichikawa Riku, the most promising young actor who has been active in movies, dramas and stage plays. The role of Koiwai Toshinori, a university student and the younger brother of Izumisawa's Jun, will be played by Imai Yuki, an actor who has a particularly strong presence among the many cast members in "3-nen A-gumi - Ima kara Minasan wa Hitojitsu Desu" (Nippon TV) and has captivated viewers with his powerful acting in recent years. And the role of Seto Minako, the mother of Shida's character Yoriko, will be played by actress Ishino Machiko, who has been active at the forefront of the industry with her unchanging beauty and acting since her debut, and has played the role of a mother in many productions. Look forward to the heartwarming gourmet drama "Iburi Kurashi," with its wonderful songs and cast!
Artist comment
【LMYK】
The drama "Iburi Kurashi" is finally starting. I'm looking forward to seeing the story of Yoriko and Jun in live action. The opening song "Square One" expresses the two of them sharing the sense of security that things are normal and the curiosity to discover new things in the midst of the repetition of daily life. Even though each new moment seems like returning to a blank square, life surely piles up and a story is written. I hope that this song will accompany the love between the two of them, who share both failures and joys and slowly deepen. LMYK[lol]
We, lol-エルオーエル-, are very happy to be in charge of the ending theme song for Iburi Kurasu. For the first time, all five of our members wrote the lyrics together while imagining the story of the drama. We hope that this song will warm everyone's hearts, making them feel happy in their everyday lives, loving those who are by their side, and accompany the heartwarming and precious time that Yoriko and Jun spend together. We hope that this song will be loved as much as the drama. hibiki (lol-エルオーエル-)Cast Comments
[Comment from Honoka Yahagi]
I had read the original manga, so I was really happy to be involved in the project, and since it was based on my favorite subject of smoked food, I was excited to see if I would get to eat a lot of smoked food. I was fascinated by the idea of trying delicious smoked food myself through the project, and I wanted to try it at home too! I hope that everyone can experience the joy of smoked food and experience the soothing, relaxing moments of everyday life.[Comment from Riku Ichikawa]
After hearing about the role, I immediately went to buy the original book and started reading, my stomach rumbling the whole time thinking about the delicious-looking smoked dishes. When I heard the names of the cast members, I felt more tense and at the same time, I was really looking forward to joining the set. I actually had the chance to try the delicious smoked dishes that appear in the film, so I think the realistic portrayal will be conveyed to the viewers. Shota has a lot in common with me in many ways, so I was able to compare myself to him as I played the role. Please look forward to seeing what kind of relationships Shota will build with Meguru, Yoriko, and Kaoru![Comment from Yuuki Imai]
I thought it was really pinpoint-oriented for a gourmet drama about smoked food. I was only familiar with smoked food dishes other than kuntama, so I had no idea that it was a cooking method with such a rich repertoire that it could be used to make a serial drama. I was excited to think that I would be eating something I'd never eaten before in my life. The filming took place in a relaxed atmosphere, and it was a very comfortable set.[Comment from Mako Ishino]
The title is so unique that I couldn't help but say "Iburi-gakko" (smoked daikon radish), but living such delicious food seems like fun. It makes me hungry and makes me want to smoke all kinds of foods. Watch the drama and get warm and fuzzy with smoke.The key visual has also been released!
The visuals are a wonderful compilation of everything from the series, with Yoriko and Jun enjoying smoked food and chatting with smiles on their faces! There's only a few more days until the show airs, so come and take a peek at the couple's cohabitation on the other side of the TV screen, with some smoked food in hand! Look forward to it!!