Idol (2022)

アイドル · アイドル ‧ Drama ‧ 2022

In 1936, Onodera Toshiko, who moved to Tokyo from Iwate, auditioned for the Moulin Rouge theater in Shinjuku to become a star. On the spot, she catches the attention of the manager and producer Sasaki Senri and the theater's leading actress Takanawa Yoshiko, and then she begins working as a theater's member. (Source: Japanese = NHK || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Based on the true story of Ashita Matsuko (明日待子), a popular Japanese idol in war period.

What it's about

Idol (2022) is a 2022 Japanese drama produced in Japan, originally airing on NHK. It runs for 1 episodes of roughly 1 hr. 15 min. each. The story is categorised as Music, Historical, Drama, War, with notable themes including Based On A True Story (Vote tags). It currently holds a community score of 7.7/10 on MyDramaList.

Where to watch Idol (2022)

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Main cast

The leading cast members listed for Idol (2022). Photography © respective talent agencies and broadcasters.

Also known as

Aidoru

Should you watch Idol (2022)?

If you enjoy music / historical, Idol (2022) is worth your time. As a feature-length watch it's a low-risk way to sample Japanese cinema. Japanese dramas are often shorter and more grounded in slice-of-life realism than their k-drama counterparts.