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芦田愛菜『薬屋のひとりごと』猫猫姿にネットざわつく「目元が気になる!」
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『薬屋のひとりごと』が実写ドラマ化 芦田愛菜が猫猫役に決定

'The Apothecary Diaries' to get live-action drama starring Mana Ashida as Maomao

人気小説『薬屋のひとりごと』が実写ドラマじっしゃドラマ化されることが決定けっていしました。Amazon MGMスタジオと東宝による共同製作きょうどうせいさくで、2028年に240以上の国や地域でPrime Videoにて世界独占どくせん配信はいしんされます。主人公しゅじんこうの猫猫役は女優じょゆうの芦田愛菜さんが演じます。

The popular novel 'The Apothecary Diaries' will be adapted into a live-action drama series. Co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Toho, it will be streamed exclusively worldwide on Prime Video in over 240 countries and regions in 2028. Actress Mana Ashida will play the main character, Maomao.

原作は、架空かくうの帝国ていこくの後宮こうきゅうを舞台に、薬屋の少女・猫猫が豊富な薬学知識ちしきと優れた観察眼かんさつがんで宮中の謎なぞや陰謀いんぼうを解き明かしていく物語です。シリーズ累計るいけい発行部数は5700万部を突破とっぱしています。

Set in the rear palace of a fictional empire, the original story follows Maomao, a young apothecary who solves mysteries and conspiracies at court using her rich pharmaceutical knowledge and sharp observation skills. Total sales for the series have surpassed 57 million copies.

今回の実写化プロジェクトでは、後宮の世界観を再現するため最高水準すいじゅんの美術や衣装が用意されました。約半年にわたり大規模なセットで撮影さつえいが行われ、監督かんとくはYuki Saito氏、脚本きゃくほんは吉田恵里香氏が担当します。

To recreate the world of the inner palace in this live-action project, top-standard art direction and costumes were prepared. Filming took place over roughly six months on a massive set, directed by Yuki Saito with a screenplay by Erika Yoshida.

解禁かいきんされたティザービジュアルでは、芦田愛菜さん演じる猫猫の目元があえて隠されており、ネット上では「目元が気になる」「雰囲気がそっくり」など大きな反響はんきょうを呼んでいます。

In the newly released teaser visual, the eyes of Mana Ashida's Maomao are intentionally hidden, sparking enthusiastic reactions online with comments like "I'm so curious about her eyes!" and "The atmosphere matches perfectly!"

主演の芦田さんは「原作の大ファンだったので緊張もありましたが、愛を込めて撮影に臨みました」とコメントしました。また、原作者の日向夏氏も豪華ごうかなセットやキャストの再現さいげん度に感銘を受け、安心して任せられると語っています。

Lead actress Ashida commented, "As a big fan of the original novel, I felt some tension, but I approached filming with all my love for the work." Author Natsu Hyuuga also expressed deep impression with the lavish set and the accurate portrayal by the cast, stating that the project is in safe hands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where and when will the live-action Pharmacist film be broadcast?

The film is expected to broadcast exclusively globally on the Prime Video platform in 2028 in more than 240 countries and territories.

Who plays the female lead Maomao in this live-action version?

Actress Ashida Mana will take on the main role of Maomao (猫猫) in the live-action television adaptation project co-produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Toho.

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