Second Virgin (Japanese TV Drama)

Second Virgin (Japanese: セカンドバージン, Hepburn: Sekando bajin) is a Japanese television drama series that aired on NHK from October 12 to December 14, 2010. The series consists of 10 episodes and was broadcast in the Tuesday 22:00 time slot.

Promotional image for the drama Second Virgin — Promotional artwork for the NHK drama series Second Virgin.

Plot

The story follows Rui Nakamura, a 45-year-old successful publisher, who becomes involved in a complex romantic relationship with Kou Suzuki, a 28-year-old married man. The narrative explores the emotional and social challenges arising from their affair.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast including:

Kyoka Suzuki as Rui Nakamura
Hiroki Hasegawa as Kou Suzuki
Kyoko Fukada as Marie Suzuki
Gou Ayano as Ryo Nakamura
Yasunori Danda as Hajime Mukai
Akira Fuse as Akio William Turner
Mitsuko Kusabue as Shugetsu Magaki
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Kyoka Suzuki, who portrays the lead character Rui Nakamura.

Hiroki Hasegawa, who portrays Kou Suzuki.

Kyoko Fukada, who portrays Marie Suzuki.

Production and Reception

The series was written by Shizuka Oishi and directed by Hiroshi Kurosaki and Tsuyoshi Yanagawa. During its original run in the Kanto region, the drama achieved an average viewership rating of 8.6%, with ratings peaking at 11.5% for the final episode.