A new character that challenged the audience was a backfire, and the “partner” was chosen incorrectly… Masaharu Fukuyama and Takuya Kimura “have a clear difference in the drama series they starred in.

What is even more ironic is that the other reason also seems to be largely due to a “strategic error.

It’s the choice of ‘partner.’ Mr. Fukuyama’s partner is popular veteran actor Yo Oizumi, and the two have long been known to be good friends, with Mr. Oizumi often imitating Mr. Fukuyama. Many people watch the drama to see the combination of the two.

In fact, comical dialogue that seems to be completely ad-libbed is inserted throughout, and this has been well received. I feel that not only Mr. Fukuyama but also Mr. Oizumi have contributed greatly to the strong ratings.

On the other hand, Kimura’s partner is …….

He is partnered every two episodes with a young actor of the moment, such as Eiji Akachu, Yui Aragaki, or Takumi Kitamura, in the form of an instructor and a student. However, their scenes are far more numerous than Kimura’s, and Kimura’s presence is diminished. It looks like just a one-off drama starring a young actor, and just when the relationship between the two is finally warming up, they are replaced by the next student. This is not enough to get viewers hooked.

The two actors are indeed no longer able to attract a wide range of viewers with their individual charms alone. That is why I believe that choosing the right character and partner will continue to be their lifeline in the future.

One of the editors made the following interesting analysis.

Fukuyama-san enjoys cameras and often talked about high-end cameras with the cameraman on set. But even though he is a successful and well-paid actor, I was impressed that he was very cautious, wondering if the features were worth the price. I think he probably considers the cost-effectiveness of the films he performs in the same way and chooses them carefully.”

This time, it was just a matter of whether the strategy turned out to be a good or a bad one. In any case, it seems that the presence of the two is still exceptional.