Former AKB48 Rina Hirata & Misaki Kawahara Co-Star in Dark Fantasy Drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next,' Premiering May 14 on Chiba TV!
Former AKB48 members Rina Hirata and Misaki Kawahara will co-star in the dark fantasy drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next' (6 episodes), which will begin airing on Chiba TV from May 14, 2026. The story is set in the afterlife, where a soul assessor who has lost her memory confronts her past sins.
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## Press Release Information
Title: Former AKB48 Rina Hirata & Misaki Kawahara Co-Star. Dark Fantasy Drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next,' Set in the Afterlife, Premieres May 14 on Chiba TV!
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BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd., a group company of BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Watanabe), announces that the short dark fantasy drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next' (6 episodes in total) will be broadcast on Chiba TV's "Cast Watch" every Thursday from 25:00, starting May 14, 2026 (Thursday).
In conjunction, a teaser video has been released today on STORY LAB.'s YouTube page.
Teaser Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y77zjMSzbfY
■ Work Overview
Mina works as a "soul assessor" in the afterlife. She spends her days scoring people's lives and assigning them to heaven or hell, but she has lost her own past memories.
One day, a woman appears at the reception desk and fiercely accuses Mina.
"You killed my parents" —.
When a sin she doesn't know is thrust upon her, her halted destiny begins to move.
This is a shocking story that confronts sin and questions the meaning of atonement.
■ Lead Cast Comments
Rina Hirata Profile Photo
Rina Hirata (as Mina)
It's been a long time since I acted, but I was looking forward to filming from the moment I read the script. The set was fun, and confronting my own acting through this work was a great stimulus. I want to keep challenging myself.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Misaki Kawahara Profile Photo
Misaki Kawahara (as Kana)
This was my first lead role in a TV drama, but the atmosphere on set was bright, and I enjoyed filming! How Kana lives, and how that turns out later. Please watch! I was also encouraged to live wonderfully. I hope everyone can feel something, even a little.
■ Cast
Rina Hirata / Misaki Kawahara
Kao Anjin / Yukako Kozakura / Nozomi Sugawara / Toshiharu Ino / Nami Hashida / Sumire Kurita / Akari Sekimoto / Konomi Hara / Shino Aoki / Naoki Matsuda / Ritsuki Seo / Kosei Umeda / Haru Tanae / Taiga Tanoura / Toshiki Mitani / Koki Watanabe
■ Program Overview
Title
Chiba TV Cast Watch "The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next" (6 episodes in total)
Scheduled Broadcast Date
May 14, 2026 (Thursday) ~ 6 times in total
Broadcast Time
Every Thursday 25:00-25:30
Broadcast Station
Chiba TV
Program WEB Site
https://castwatch.tokyo/
Official X
https://x.com/G5G3HewxxFR16go
Opening Song
"Tsumi to Batsu" / Toshiharu Ino
Ending Song
"Sunadokei" / VALHALLA
■ Staff
Director / Screenwriter
Koji Torikai
Producer
Kenji Aoyama
Casting
ING Co., Ltd.
Production
STORY LAB.
Planning / Produce
BUZZ PRODUCTIONS
■ About the Ending Theme
VALHALLA
The ending theme features "Sunadokei" by VALHALLA, led by Mio Yashiro, who concurrently serves as chairman and influencer. It adds a unique color to the dark worldview.
■ Future Developments
After the broadcast, a DVD compiling all 6 episodes will be released. Screening events with the main cast are also planned. Further updates will be announced on the program's official website and X (formerly Twitter).
Check the program's official website for the latest information.
■ About STORY LAB.
STORY LAB. is a video label/drama project from BUZZ PRODUCTIONS. It is a place where diverse talents such as actors, dancers, and creators intersect, and new stories are born. With the concept of "The chemical reaction of drama in everyday life," it is actively disseminating works. Seeking cast and collaborators. WEB Site: https://lit.link/storylab2511
■ About BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
Company Name: BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, TSUMUGI Building
Business Activities: Production management, event production
*BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd. is a group company of BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Watanabe).
【Inquiries regarding this press release】
BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Inquiries: https://group-buzz.com/contact/
Keywords:
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You are a Japanese business intelligence AI. Thoroughly analyze the following press release, and simultaneously translate it into English (en) and Traditional Chinese (zh).
## Press Release Information
Title: Former AKB48 Rina Hirata & Misaki Kawahara Co-Star. Dark Fantasy Drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next,' Set in the Afterlife, Premieres May 14 on Chiba TV!
Subtitle:
Company Name:
Industry:
Body (first 8000 characters): Work Key Visual
View Program Official Website
BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd., a group company of BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Watanabe), announces that the short dark fantasy drama 'The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next' (6 episodes in total) will be broadcast on Chiba TV's "Cast Watch" every Thursday from 25:00, starting May 14, 2026 (Thursday).
In conjunction, a teaser video has been released today on STORY LAB.'s YouTube page.
Teaser Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y77zjMSzbfY
■ Work Overview
Mina works as a "soul assessor" in the afterlife. She spends her days scoring people's lives and assigning them to heaven or hell, but she has lost her own past memories.
One day, a woman appears at the reception desk and fiercely accuses Mina.
"You killed my parents" —.
When a sin she doesn't know is thrust upon her, her halted destiny begins to move.
This is a shocking story that confronts sin and questions the meaning of atonement.
■ Lead Cast Comments
Rina Hirata Profile Photo
Rina Hirata (as Mina)
It's been a long time since I acted, but I was looking forward to filming from the moment I read the script. The set was fun, and confronting my own acting through this work was a great stimulus. I want to keep challenging myself.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Misaki Kawahara Profile Photo
Misaki Kawahara (as Kana)
This was my first lead role in a TV drama, but the atmosphere on set was bright, and I enjoyed filming! How Kana lives, and how that turns out later. Please watch! I was also encouraged to live wonderfully. I hope everyone can feel something, even a little.
■ Cast
Rina Hirata / Misaki Kawahara
Kao Anjin / Yukako Kozakura / Nozomi Sugawara / Toshiharu Ino / Nami Hashida / Sumire Kurita / Akari Sekimoto / Konomi Hara / Shino Aoki / Naoki Matsuda / Ritsuki Seo / Kosei Umeda / Haru Tanae / Taiga Tanoura / Toshiki Mitani / Koki Watanabe
■ Program Overview
Title
Chiba TV Cast Watch "The Sins of This World, Settled in the Next" (6 episodes in total)
Scheduled Broadcast Date
May 14, 2026 (Thursday) ~ 6 times in total
Broadcast Time
Every Thursday 25:00-25:30
Broadcast Station
Chiba TV
Program WEB Site
https://castwatch.tokyo/
Official X
https://x.com/G5G3HewxxFR16go
Opening Song
"Tsumi to Batsu" / Toshiharu Ino
Ending Song
"Sunadokei" / VALHALLA
■ Staff
Director / Screenwriter
Koji Torikai
Producer
Kenji Aoyama
Casting
ING Co., Ltd.
Production
STORY LAB.
Planning / Produce
BUZZ PRODUCTIONS
■ About the Ending Theme
VALHALLA
The ending theme features "Sunadokei" by VALHALLA, led by Mio Yashiro, who concurrently serves as chairman and influencer. It adds a unique color to the dark worldview.
■ Future Developments
After the broadcast, a DVD compiling all 6 episodes will be released. Screening events with the main cast are also planned. Further updates will be announced on the program's official website and X (formerly Twitter).
Check the program's official website for the latest information.
■ About STORY LAB.
STORY LAB. is a video label/drama project from BUZZ PRODUCTIONS. It is a place where diverse talents such as actors, dancers, and creators intersect, and new stories are born. With the concept of "The chemical reaction of drama in everyday life," it is actively disseminating works. Seeking cast and collaborators. WEB Site: https://lit.link/storylab2511
■ About BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
Company Name: BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd.
Headquarters: 2-13-20 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052, TSUMUGI Building
Business Activities: Production management, event production
*BUZZ PRODUCTIONS Co., Ltd. is a group company of BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Watanabe).
【Inquiries regarding this press release】
BUZZ GROUP Co., Ltd. Public Relations Department
Inquiries: https://group-buzz.com/contact/
Keywords: