Hanbun, Aoi | |
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Original title | 半分、青い。 |
Genre | Drama |
Written by | Eriko Kitagawa |
Directed by |
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Starring | |
Narrated by | Jun Fubuki |
Opening theme | "Aidia" by Gen Hoshino |
Country of origin | Japan |
Original language(s) | Japanese |
No. of episodes | 156 |
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Executive producer(s) | Natsuko Katsuta |
Running time | 15 minutes |
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Original network | NHK |
Original release | April 2 | – September 29, 2018
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Hanbun, Aoi. (半分、青い。) is a Japanese television drama series and the 98th Asadora series, following Warotenka. It premiered on April 2, 2018, and will end on September 19, 2018. Mei Nagano was cast in the lead role of Suzume Nireno after an audition of 2366 actresses.
Suzume Nireno and Ritsu Hagio were born on the same day in 1971 in a small town in Gifu Prefecture. They grow up as close friends, with Suzume encouraging the smart but shy Ritsu, and Ritsu protecting Suzume, who lost hearing in one ear due to an illness.