Live-Action Grapara! Rom-Com Reveals Exciting New Cast Members
Discover the exciting new July 6 series starring Gaku Oshida, Rina Hashimoto, Nanaka Yano, and Mariya Nagao—don’t miss out!
More Cast Revealed for Live-Action "Grapara!" Series Premiering July 6
The upcoming live-action adaptation of the manga Grapara! has unveiled new additions to its main cast. Fans can look forward to the show's premiere on July 6.
New Cast Members Announced
On Saturday, the staff revealed more details about the cast for the TV adaptation of Airi Katsura (writer) and Keishi Nishikida (artist)'s manga, Grapara!. The series is gaining attention for its fresh faces and connections to popular franchises.
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Featured Cast (from left to right):
- Gaku Oshida (Kamen Rider Zi-O, Trillion Game)
- Rina Hashimoto (Iyasaretai Otoko)
- Nanaka Yano
- Mariya Nagao (former AKB48 member, Saki live-action film)
The leading role of Sakura Katsuragi is played by former SKE48 member Ruka Kitano.
Premiere Details
- Network: ABC TV ("Drama L" programming block)
- Streaming: DMM TV
- Date & Time: July 6 at 24:10 JST (effectively July 7, 12:10 a.m.)
Direction: Kenji Kuwashima
Script: Shinya Hokimoto
About the Story
© Airi Katsura, Keishi Nishikida, Kodansha
Grapara! is a slightly risqué romantic comedy focusing on aspiring gravure idol Sakura Katsuragi and gravure otaku Shinobu Sumida. When Shinobu rescues Sakura from an obsessed fan and stalker, the two end up living together. For Shinobu, it seems like a dream—living with his favorite idol—but he's soon charged with protecting Sakura from shady photographers, exploitative managers, and predatory producers. The question remains: can Shinobu protect Sakura's innocence?
Manga Background
- Launch: Grapara! debuted on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket service in August 2023.
- Volumes: The first collected book volume released in December 2023; the sixth volume came out on March 6.
Related Works by Airi Katsura
- Original creator of the adult Karimazakari dōjinshi manga.
- Spinoff Karimazaka Re: Reborn Shitara Bōzudatta DT began in September last year.
- Karamizakari
Machikado no Love song(with Kei Miike) launched in Young Magazine xxx (Kodansha's new supplement) on December 23.
About the Creators
Keishi Nishikida and writer Yuu Kuraishi are also known for My Wife is Wagatsuma-san, launched in Weekly Shōnen Magazine in 2011 and concluded in 2014. The manga is available digitally in English from:
Previously, Crunchyroll offered the manga until 2018.
Sources:
Live-action Grapara! series X/Twitter account,
Comic Natalie