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A Japanese television adaptation of the iconic South Korean drama Extraordinary Attorney Woo is officially taking shape, with popular actors Ashida Mana and Takahashi Fumiya cast in the lead roles. The original 2022 series starring Park Eun-bin became a global phenomenon, telling the story of Woo Young-woo, a brilliant rookie lawyer on the autism spectrum who overcomes societal prejudice and complex legal challenges with her sharp mind and extraordinary memory. Set to premiere in October in Fuji TV’s coveted Monday 10 PM timeslot, the upcoming Japanese adaptation has generated immense hype across Asian entertainment communities following leaked set photos that showed the duo filming scenes together at a cafe in Tokyo.
Acclaimed 22-year-old actress Ashida Mana, a celebrated former child star who recently completed her studies at Keio University, will step into the central role of the genius attorney, marking one of her biggest acting projects in recent years. Starring opposite her is 25-year-old rising star Takahashi Fumiya, who will portray the warm, supportive legal colleague and love interest, a character originally played by Kang Tae-oh in the Korean counterpart. As production continues under tight wraps in Japan, fans of the original K-drama are eagerly anticipating how the new adaptation will bring its unique blend of courtroom drama, heartfelt romance, and social awareness to Japanese television screens.
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