Last Note (Japanese Television Drama)
Last Note (Japanese: ラストノート) is a Japanese television drama series scheduled to broadcast on Fuji TV beginning July 9, 2026. The series occupies Fuji TV's Thursday 22:00 time slot, succeeding the program The Secret Kitchen.
Production and Staff
The series is directed by Hideyuki Aizawa and Yuji Nakamae, with the script written by Tomomi Matoba. It is produced for the Japanese network Fuji TV, broadcasting weekly on Thursdays at 22:00.
Plot Synopsis
Aoi Ichinose (Yuki Uchida) is a 49-year-old woman working in the sales department of a fragrance company. Having navigated marriage, divorce, and professional setbacks, she has built a stable, peaceful life and seeks to avoid major disruptions. Subaru Higuchi (Takuto Teranishi) is a 30-year-old man who suppressed his emotions and abandoned his aspirations due to his upbringing. When Aoi and their paths cross, their encounter sparks an unexpected romance that alters the course of their lives.
Cast Members
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Yuki Uchida | Aoi Ichinose |
| Takuto Teranishi | Subaru Higuchi |
| Maki Sakai | Yuko Sagawa |
| Hinako Sakurai | Rina Kijima |
| Takuya Kusakawa | Ryuta Hirano |
| Yoshimi Tokui | Hajime Okuda |
| Kuranosuke Sasaki | Masumi Higuchi |
Additional Cast
- Arisa Nakajima as Kozue Hirasawa
- Tetsu Hirahara as Kengo Iwamura
- Yasushi Fuchikami as Hiroya Niiya
- Toa Shimasaki as Subaru Higuchi (high school student)