Osamu Mukai (TOKYO-SPORTS)

Osamu Mukai's reputation as the star of "Paripi Komei" is on the rise, and an offer to star in an NHK historical drama is realistic.

The drama is based on the manga of the same title currently serialized in the weekly magazine "Young Magazine" and was made into an anime last year. The drama has a large fan base and is likely to be a high-profile drama from now on, but Mukai's reputation is said to be on the upswing as well.

Mukai got her break in 2010 when she played the role of the heroine's husband, Shigeru Mizuki, in the NHK TV series "Gegege no Nyobo" (Gegege's Wife). Since then, he has been sought after for dramas and movies, and in recent years has also made his presence felt in supporting roles. 　A TV source said, "In March, he appeared in the Amazon Prime distribution drama "Angel Flight International Hearse Repatriator" starring Ryoko Yonekura, and in fact, he is scheduled to appear in the July-cool TV Asahi drama "Inspector Daimajin" starring Toma Ikuta. Then there is "Palipi Komei" starring and delivering dramas, and he is continuing to appear in dramas for practically three consecutive cool seasons. He has the acting ability to play both leading and supporting roles, and is popular because he is easy to use and is not the loud type or "actor idiot" that is common among mid-career actors," says Mukai. 　Mukai has received offers to star in a variety of productions, and if his performance continues, it is likely that he will receive a big offer to star in an NHK historical drama. Mukai's many appearances in NHK productions have made him a favorite among the production staff, and they believe that he is ready to take on a major role.

Source: https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/8950cd6fcab8b6571b4b68f0939ea910a58913b8