Drama Starring Masaki Suda 'If This World Were a Stage' Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of Ryunosuke Kamiki's Birthday Celebration

Actor Masaki Suda stars in the Fuji TV drama airing Wednesday nights at 10 PM, 'If This World Were a Stage, Where Would the Dressing Room Be?', which is generating buzz. This work is particularly anticipated as it marks the return of screenwriter Koki Mitani to writing a network prime-time drama for the first time in 25 years.

Semi-Autobiographical Story Set in Tokyo Shibuya in 1984

This drama is a youth ensemble piece set in Tokyo Shibuya in 1984, featuring a completely original story with semi-autobiographical elements from director Koki Mitani.

Masaki Suda takes on the lead role in a drama for the first time in about three and a half years, alongside talented young actors such as Fumi Nikaido, Ryunosuke Kamiki, and Minami Hamabe. The drama portrays the youth of theater troupe members, vividly depicting the lives of young people in 1984.

Mitani's unique dialogue and the ensemble of distinctive characters stand out, and the chemistry among skilled actors, including Suda, has received a great response from viewers.

Behind-the-Scenes of Ryunosuke Kamiki's 32nd Birthday Celebration

Ahead of the broadcast on November 12, the official Instagram of actor Hayato Ichikawa was updated, revealing the cheerful atmosphere on set among the cast.

The released group photo was taken to celebrate actor Ryunosuke Kamiki's birthday, showing Kamiki standing in the center with a birthday cake in front of him, surrounded by a total of 17 performers including Suda, Ichikawa, and Nikaido, all smiling brightly. Kamiki turned 32 on May 19 during the filming of this drama, and the birthday cake was decorated with '32' balloons.

Fans flooded the post with congratulatory comments such as "Happy Birthday, Kamiki-kun!", "You look great!", "Everyone's smiles are the best!", "What a fantastic cast!", and "Thank you for the wonderful photo!".

The drama airs every Wednesday night at 10 PM on Fuji TV and is also available on FOD and TVer.