( Click for the awesomeness 8D )Maru’s got a new drama!! It’s called “Boys on the run” and will start in July on TV Asahi, every Friday at 11:15PM. Each episode will have 30 minutes and it’s the first time Maru will play the leading role!
The drama is based on a manga and tells the story of Tanishi Toshiyuki (Maru), a 27-year-old virgin who’s a salaryman and basically fails at life (you can check his looks
here). He decides to start practicing boxing to defeat his rival Andou Ryuu (played by KAT-TUN’s
Ueda Tatsuya). His trainer, Ooiwa Hana (played by
Taira Airi – who’s currently working together with Maru on the stageplay BOB!), also works as a cosplay model and has strong sense of justice. She lost her hearing when she was 13. And of course he’s going to fall for her, haha.
Saito Takumi is also confirmed as part of the cast.
Maru said he considers this leading role a step up on his actor career and that he’ll be doing his best even though he sucks (aw Maru XD). Also, there will be pervy scenes (!!) so he recommends parental guidance XD.
Regarding the promo picture, I wonder if that’s the “once on a lifetime” thing he was talking about on his Jweb a while ago?? Apparently the promo CM will feature naked Maru, too! XD
I’ve read a few reviews on the manga and apparently it’s actually a depressing story? Does anyone know anything about it or has read the original?
There’s also an
official website up already!
Way to go, Maru!! ♥
Sources:
chipsandchai,
cookiesmon.