The Impact of Fuji TV Drama Starring Travis Japan’s Genta Matsuda
He is admired as the leader by his co-stars
The popular group “Travis Japan” member Genta Matsuda’s first terrestrial drama lead role, Jinji no Hitomi (Fuji TV), is set to premiere on April 8.
This drama is an exhilarating office entertainment focusing on the HR department. Set in a major corporation with a lingering athletic club mentality, it follows the cheerful and pure-hearted protagonist, Ren Hitomi (played by Genta Matsuda), and the ambitious heroine, Naoki Mano (played by Atsuko Maeda), as they, along with the HR team, tackle one challenge after another.
The show airs in the prime “Tuesday 9 PM” slot, marking Matsuda’s first solo lead role in a terrestrial drama.
According to a production insider:
“Filming began in late February, and Matsuda has been warmly interacting with the staff, earning admiration as the leader on set. His lovable nature makes co-stars eager to support him and ensure the drama’s success.”
Recently, Matsuda has been a frequent guest on variety shows, and the announcement of his lead role was even made during the climax of Fuji TV’s Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta! Dokkiri GP. An entertainment industry insider who knows Matsuda shared:
“Among Travis Japan members, his popularity stands out. He has a natural, easy going personality, but he is also fluent in English and quite knowledgeable. Fuji TV hopes to develop this drama into a series, similar to Shomuni, which depicted office ladies’ struggles, but with a male lead.”
However, securing a filming location proved to be a challenge. While Fuji TV’s dramas are typically shot at the well-known Wangan Studio adjacent to its Odaiba headquarters.
