Kankuro Kudo’s Staggering Impact Makes Yuto Isomura Sweep Film Awards, Bares All in “Futehodo” Drama
This season’s most talked-about drama is undoubtedly “There is a Limit to Inappropriateness!” (TBS), written by Kankuro Kudo. This comedy features a compliance-challenged uncle (played by Sadao Abe) who slips from the Showa era to modern times, stirring up the stagnant air of the Reiwa era with his inappropriate remarks. In the midst of this, attention is drawn to the performance of actor Yuto Isomura, who plays dual roles as the passionate Showa-era Mucch Senpaii and the reserved Reiwa-era Akitsu-kun.
“In response to the request, ‘I want you to become an idol,’ [Isomura] completely transforms into ‘Mucchi,’ from hairstyle to costume, and straddles a motorcycle. This portrayal embodies the Showa era in this drama. On the other hand, ‘Akitsu-kun’ of the Reiwa era is a modern-day office worker who says, ‘Romance has a poor cost-performance ratio.’ However, he gradually becomes attracted to Ichiro (played by Abe), who constantly expresses extreme opinions.
Furthermore, in the musical scenes that appear in the latter half of the drama, [Isomura] showcases performances that rival professional casts like the Takarazuka Revue, displaying remarkable agility.” (Production company director)
He truly embodies the key figure bridging the Showa and Reiwa eras. While making his debut in a Kudokan drama, the level of anticipation from the staff is nothing short of astonishing.
“In 2015, Isomura made his debut in the gateway for young actors, ‘Kamen Rider Ghost’ (TV Asahi). In 2017, he secured the role opposite the heroine Arimura Kasumi in the morning drama ‘Hiyokko’ (NHK), and in 2018, he played a delinquent role in ‘From Today, It’s My Turn!!’ (NTV).
The following year, he portrayed the homosexual character Gilbert in ‘Have You Eaten Yet?’ (TV Tokyo). In 2020, in ‘Mothers in Love’ (TBS), he showcased a nude scene opposite Yoshida Yo, captivating female fans with his sensual charm emanating from his trained physique.” (Entertainment show insider)
With each step in his career, Isomura has continuously refreshed his signature roles. However, it’s safe to say that his winning streak is just getting started, and the best is yet to come.
