The drama 'Stove League', starring Kamenashi Kazuya, premieres on March 28, 2026, showcasing a struggling baseball team's revival.
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From March 28, the drama 'Stove League', starring Kamenashi Kazuya, will be broadcast and streamed all at once on Lemino and WOWOW. The theme song and teaser video for this work have been released. 'Stove League' is a remake of the same-named drama that aired on South Korea's SBS in 2019, recording a peak viewership rating of 20.8%. It depicts the struggles of a general manager (GM) with no baseball experience and the front office of a perennial last-place professional baseball team as they attempt to rebuild. In the Japanese version, Kamenashi Kazuya plays the new GM, Sakurazaki Jun, who pushes for bold reforms. Additionally, a luxurious cast including Nagahama Neru, Nomura Mansai, Hayama Shono, Kajiwara Zen, Kimura Masaya (INI), Itao Sōji, Katsuji Ryō, Gōriki Ayame, Yoshida Kōtarō, and Nomura Mansai has gathered, drawing attention. The director is Ruto Tōichirō, known for the TV series and movie 'Ossan's Love'. The released teaser video showcases the colorful characters surrounding the new GM Sakurazaki in the team 'Dreams', giving glimpses into various human dramas. Expectations are high for how the behind-the-scenes of a professional baseball team will be portrayed. The theme song is Kamenashi Kazuya's new song 'Diamond', created by the hitmaker Tomonari Sora, who has worked across various genres including acting and sports casting. ■ Work Overview Drama 'Stove League' Starts on Lemino and WOWOW on March 28, 2026 (Saturday) at 13:00, 8 episodes total. Cast: Kamenashi Kazuya, Nagahama Neru, Hayama Shono, Kajiwara Zen, Kimura Masaya (INI), Itao Sōji, Katsuji Ryō, Kōmoto Masahiro, Gōriki Ayame, Yoshida Kōtarō, Nomura Mansai, etc. Directors: Ruto Tōichirō ('Ossan's Love', 'Billion x School', 'Gokushufudō') and others. Screenplay by Yoshitaka Toshio ('Midnight Yatai') and Nakamura Mitsutoshi ('Re: Revenge - At the End of Desire') and others. Music by Miyazaki Makoto ('Billion x School', 'SPY x FAMILY', 'One Punch Man') and others. Theme song 'Diamond' by Kamenashi Kazuya, lyrics, composition, and arrangement by Tomonari Sora (C) FANY Studio. <Synopsis> A reversal drama depicting the passionate yet calm process of team building! The professional baseball team 'Dreams', which has sunk to perennial last place. Internal factional struggles and players repeatedly making defensive mistakes... the internal situation was on the verge of collapse. Entrusted with the reconstruction of such Dreams is the general manager Sakurazaki Jun, who has no baseball experience. Although he has no competitive experience, he is known as a 'victory contractor' who has led multiple sports teams to victory. Sakurazaki tackles the root of the problems, clashing with players and front office staff, while proposing reforms that defy common sense. His first decision was... the trade of a star player, who is said to be the symbol of the team. What does victory mean? What does a team mean? He faces these questions, involving not only the players but also the team staff.
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