Wed, August 13, 2008 (2:02am EDT)
Actor Kyohei Shibata is starring in a TV Asahi drama special titled "Ekkyou Sousa," based on a novel by Ryohei Sasamoto. The suspense story deals with a detective trying to uncover the truth about an incident that happened 14 years ago.
Though he is known for many detective roles in the past, this will be Shibata's first since he underwent surgery for lung cancer in 2006.
The script for "Ekkyou Sousa" is written by Takeharu Sakurai, one of the writers for the popular series "Aibou." The supporting cast includes Susumu Terajima and Nene Otsuka. TV Asahi will broadcast the drama on September 11.
Though he is known for many detective roles in the past, this will be Shibata's first since he underwent surgery for lung cancer in 2006.
The script for "Ekkyou Sousa" is written by Takeharu Sakurai, one of the writers for the popular series "Aibou." The supporting cast includes Susumu Terajima and Nene Otsuka. TV Asahi will broadcast the drama on September 11.
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