
The 74th NHK Asadora Drama is Junjo Kirari, which means something along the lines of "pure-hearted Kirari." The story is set in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture in the era around the Second World War. When the story opens in 1928, the heroine, Sakurako, is a very active seven-year-old girl. Indeed, even in the first episode she exhibits her confidence and enthusiasm. But above all else, Sakurako is interested in becoming a jazz pianist, and music features extensively in the plot.
Arimori Sakurako

Arimori Iso

Sugi Togo

Matsui Tatsuhiko

Arimori Fueko

Arimori Momoko

Narrator

Arimori Genichiro

Arimori Fueko (young)

Okita Tokujiro

Saito Naomichi

Nogiyama Yoichi

Matsui Kane

Saionji Kimimaro

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Arimori Sakurako (young)

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Hanaoka Yasuji

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Suzumura Shirou

Matsuura Tane

Matsuura Toshio

Arimori Yutaro
Matsui Takuji

Urabe Senkichi

Takashima Kiyoshi