Mirai e no 10 Count

Mirai e no 10 Count (Japanese: 未来への10カウント) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TV Asahi from April 14 to June 9, 2022. The series, which consists of nine episodes, was broadcast in the Thursday 21:00 time slot.

Plot

The story follows Shogo Kirisawa, portrayed by Takuya Kimura, a man who was once a celebrated amateur boxer during his high school years, having won four tournaments. Despite his early promise, he abandoned the sport during his university years. Following the death of his wife, Kirisawa falls into a state of despair, living a listless life while working part-time jobs. His perspective shifts when an old friend invites him to coach the boxing team at their former high school. Through his interactions with the dedicated students, Kirisawa begins to rediscover his passion for life.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Takuya Kimura and Hikari Mitsushima.

• Takuya Kimura as Shogo Kirisawa
• Hikari Mitsushima as Aoi Orihara
• Ken Yasuda as Seiichiro Kai
• Kaito Takahashi as Kaito Iba
• Anna Yamada as Akari Mizuno
• Nijiro Murakami as Momosuke Saijo

Production

The drama was directed by Hayato Kawai and Kazunari Hoshino, with a screenplay written by Yasushi Fukuda. It occupied the Thursday 21:00 time slot on TV Asahi, following the conclusion of My Neighbor, Chikara and preceding Roppongi Class.