The popular manga "From the Dust" (Kimi ga Kemono ni Naru Mae ni), which was serialized in the weekly manga magazine "Young Magazine" and garnered attention for its thorough exploration of the dark side of humanity, is being turned into a TV drama!
The story revolves around Hajime Kanzaki, who time-leaps into the past to uncover the truth behind a terrorist incident caused by his childhood friend. Here, we introduce the highlights and theme song of this work, which will start broadcasting from April 5, 2024. We will deliver topics that will make you look forward to the drama even more!
The popular manga "From the Dust" is being turned into a TV drama with an original script. Let's review the synopsis and characters
The original work is the latest from Takashi Sano, the author of "Back When You Called Us Devils" (Kimi ga Bokura wo Akuma to Yonda Koro) which has sold over 2 million copies in total. The story of "From the Dust" starts with a shocking event where a poison gas terrorist attack occurs at a terminal station in Tokyo at the end of the year. The incident, which resulted in 666 casualties, is named "The Beast" after the "number of the beast". The perpetrator who died on the spot was a popular young actress, Kotone Kido, who was the only childhood friend of the protagonist, Hajime Kanzaki. Why did Kotone have to become a beast? Was there no way to stop her? With a series of surprising developments, there's no doubt that it will keep you on the edge of your seat every week!
TOBE's Hiromitsu Kitayama stars as Kazu Kanzaki in "From the Dust"
The protagonist, Hajime Kanzaki, is played by Hikaru Kitayama, a member of TOBE. He started his career in 2005 as a member of the seven-member idol group "Kis-My-Ft2", and has been active as a solo artist under the talent agency TOBE since November 2023.
Kitayama, who has continued his music activities by releasing songs such as "乱心-RANSHIN-" and "JOKER", is returning to the lead role in a TV Tokyo drama as an actor for the first time in about three years! Many people must have raised their voices saying, "We've been waiting for you...!" as Kitayama has shown a wide range of acting skills from comedy to serious.
In this work, Kanzaki, played by Kitayama, is a childhood friend of Kotone, who caused a terrorist incident. However, while investigating Kotone's incident and her, he is killed by someone and time-leaps to the past. In the time-leap, he becomes Kotone's lover and lives with her, trying to prevent her from causing the incident. The drama is full of things that make you wonder, "What's going to happen!?" such as being killed or time-leaping. Keep an eye out on Kitayama's acting, who expresses Kanzaki's internal conflict, such as his overflowing feelings for Kotone, despair, and sadness. Kitayama commented sincerely for this work, saying, "It's a new start as an actor, so I want to create it while facing what I can do now with all my might."
Broadcasting in Japan will start on the TV Tokyo network from 24:12 on Friday, April 5, 2024 (TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, etc.). After each episode is broadcast, all episodes from the first to the latest will be available for unlimited viewing on the video distribution services "Lemino" and "U-NEXT". The ad-supported free distribution service "Net mo TV Tokyo" (TV Tokyo HP, TVer) will offer free catch-up distribution for a certain period. (*Available for viewing in Japan only)
Hiromitsu Kitayama's new song "THE BEAST" has been chosen as the theme song for the drama "From the Dust"!
And the theme song for this work is Mr. Kitayama's new song "THE BEAST". It will be released as his second CD single "BET/THE BEAST" from April 5, 2024. In "THE BEAST", Mr. Kitayama challenges hip-hop, and the powerful melody is perfectly suited as a song for suspenseful dramas. The song, which he proudly says "has turned out to be an incredible song!", will invite viewers further into the world of the drama.
On the other hand, "BET" is wonderfully matched with Kitayama's sweet singing voice in an arrangement that exudes adult charm. Both songs are currently available on music streaming sites such as Apple Music and Spotify, so be sure to check out the MVs released on YouTube as well.
We can't take our eyes off the future movements of Hiromitsu Kitayama and other TOBE affiliated artists
Currently, TOBE includes artists such as Hiromitsu Kitayama, Ken Miyake, Number_i's Shōya Hirano, Yūta Jinguji, and Yūta Kishi. The first concert "to HEROes ~TOBE 1st Super Live~" featuring all affiliated artists was held at Tokyo Dome for four consecutive days, which became a major topic. We can't take our eyes off them as they strive for greater heights through music!
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