Net Native Inc. (Shinagawa, Tokyo; CEO: Yoshinori Matsushita), operator of the major Japanese entertainment and lifestyle news site "Model Press," held the "Model Press Best Drama Awards" ceremony in Tokyo on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
Established in 2025, the awards utilize the expertise and engagement from the "Model Press Ranking" reader projects to create a new industry benchmark. The awards are unique in their scope, evaluating the year's "Best Drama" across all platforms, including terrestrial television, streaming services, and the rapidly expanding field of short-form dramas.
The ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of winners from the 2025 drama scene, including Ryoma Takeuchi, Kyoko Yoshine, Kyoya Honda, and Takeru Satoh, who shared their thoughts on their works and behind-the-scenes production stories.
◆ List of Speakers (Winners & Winning Works)
[Best Actor - 1st Place] Ryoma Takeuchi / TBS "Jaa, Anta ga Tsukuttemiro yo" (Then, You Try Making It) <Celebratory Guests> Ayaka Sugita (Producer), Izumi Maruyama (Producer), Yoshihiro Ito (Director)
[Best Actress - 1st Place] Kyoko Yoshine / Fuji TV "Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori" (On a Calm Wave, the Best Days for a Couple)
[Best Supporting Actor - 1st Place] Kyoya Honda / Fuji TV "Nami Uraraka ni, Meoto Biyori"
[Best Supporting Actress - 1st Place] Nana Mori / NHK "Hirayasumi" *Video message appearance / Proxy: Producer Aki Otsuka
[Best Production - 1st Place] Netflix "Glass Heart" ...
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- Source: PR Times
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