Vertical Short Drama "Will to Change" | Keisuke Nishimura × Akane Kanau Weave a Human Drama for Adults Where "Will to Change" Intersects, Now Available on "POPCORN" App
GOKKO Inc. has started distributing the vertical short drama "Will to Change" on its "POPCORN" app. Starring Keisuke Nishimura and Akane Kanau, it's a three-episode human drama centered on the theme of "the will to change."
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On Friday, May 1, 2026, GOKKO Inc. will begin distributing the vertical short drama "Will to Change" on the "POPCORN" app.
This work is a three-episode human drama about a man who has been easily swayed and carried along by others, and a woman who had no interest in people, who, through a chance encounter, find their "will to change."
Wanting to change, but unable to. Changing even when not intending to.
—The trigger was always someone's casual remark.
Watch "Will to Change"
◼︎ Synopsis | A Story Where the "Will to Change" Moves Two People
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. One day, at a cafe he stopped by, he gets caught up in a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed. The one who saved him was an unfamiliar woman.
"It depends on your will to change"—The casual words spoken by the woman ignite a small but definite spark within the man. The man begins to walk his life on his own feet, a life he had previously lived being carried along.
Meanwhile, the woman, who had no interest in people and lived without deeply engaging with anyone, also begins to change little by little after her encounter with the man.
A man who wishes to change, and a woman who had no intention of changing. A small yet certain story of "change" depicted in three episodes.
◼︎ Highlights
1. A drama of certain "change" to be savored in the condensed time of all 3 episodes
A human drama for modern adults that resonates precisely because it's short. The moments when the two characters' hearts move are carefully depicted within a compact runtime.
2. "Kindness" hidden behind indifference
An awkward thoughtfulness, subtly seeping through seemingly dismissive words, quietly drives the story forward.
3. A personal work where Keisuke Nishimura served as director, screenwriter, and lead actor
Lead actor Keisuke Nishimura himself directed and wrote the script, bringing to life the universal desire to "change" with delicate atmosphere and relatable dialogue.
◼︎ Main Cast
Akane Kanau from "Will to Change"
◼︎ Akane Kanau | Female Role
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. After encountering a woman due to a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed, he finds the "will to change" in his heart and begins to transform his life.
◼︎ Keisuke Nishimura | Male Role
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. After encountering a woman due to a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed, he finds the "will to change" in his heart and begins to transform his life.
Keisuke Nishimura from "Will to Change"
◼︎ Work Overview
Title: "Will to Change"
Genre: Vertical Short Drama / Human Drama
Number of Episodes: All 3 episodes
Production Year: 2024
Director: Keisuke Nishimura
Screenwriter: Keisuke Nishimura
Copyright: ©︎GOKKO
◾️Vertical Short Drama App POPCORN
Vertical Short Drama App "POPCORN"
"Emotion in your free time." Vertical Short Drama App "POPCORN"
Based on the concept of "Emotion in your free time," it is a platform that provides "dense entertainment" by up-and-coming creators who will lead the next generation. Each episode is about 1.5 to 3 minutes long, with the first few episodes available for free viewing, and subsequent works released via pay-per-view. Leveraging GOKKO's unique know-how, which has garnered widespread acclaim across generations, the platform features works where creators' individuality shines, regardless of genre, including romance, immoral themes, youth, and comedy.
Download the app here:
https://popcorn-drama.go.link?adj_t=1sfy5zhz
・Specifications: iOS version, Android version
・Price: Free DL *In-app purchases available
・Planned operating environment: iOS 17 or later, Android 12 or later
Download the app and watch
◾️About GOKKO Inc.
GOKKO Logo
Always and forever. Unstoppable growth and global ambition.
A creative company where next-generation entertainment leaders gather.
"Gokko Club" is a group of creators who continue to produce vertical short dramas with the theme of "small loves often forgotten in daily life." Formed by 6 people in May 2021, GOKKO Inc. was established in 2022. Adopting a world-class production system that handles everything from planning to scriptwriting, filming, editing, posting, and marketing as one team, they have produced and posted 4,000 videos to date. Cumulative views have exceeded 12 billion (as of February 2026) & total SNS followers have surpassed 6 million*. They are a group of creators who continue to present "the future of drama expression" to the world, boasting Japan's No. 1 position in the vertical short drama category for views, followers, and likes.
*Including joint accounts
■ Company Profile
GOKKO Studio
Location: Tokyo
Representatives: Co-Representative Director Satoshi Tanaka, Representative Director Tomo Tada
♧ Corpo
Keywords:
On Friday, May 1, 2026, GOKKO Inc. will begin distributing the vertical short drama "Will to Change" on the "POPCORN" app.
This work is a three-episode human drama about a man who has been easily swayed and carried along by others, and a woman who had no interest in people, who, through a chance encounter, find their "will to change."
Wanting to change, but unable to. Changing even when not intending to.
—The trigger was always someone's casual remark.
Watch "Will to Change"
◼︎ Synopsis | A Story Where the "Will to Change" Moves Two People
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. One day, at a cafe he stopped by, he gets caught up in a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed. The one who saved him was an unfamiliar woman.
"It depends on your will to change"—The casual words spoken by the woman ignite a small but definite spark within the man. The man begins to walk his life on his own feet, a life he had previously lived being carried along.
Meanwhile, the woman, who had no interest in people and lived without deeply engaging with anyone, also begins to change little by little after her encounter with the man.
A man who wishes to change, and a woman who had no intention of changing. A small yet certain story of "change" depicted in three episodes.
◼︎ Highlights
1. A drama of certain "change" to be savored in the condensed time of all 3 episodes
A human drama for modern adults that resonates precisely because it's short. The moments when the two characters' hearts move are carefully depicted within a compact runtime.
2. "Kindness" hidden behind indifference
An awkward thoughtfulness, subtly seeping through seemingly dismissive words, quietly drives the story forward.
3. A personal work where Keisuke Nishimura served as director, screenwriter, and lead actor
Lead actor Keisuke Nishimura himself directed and wrote the script, bringing to life the universal desire to "change" with delicate atmosphere and relatable dialogue.
◼︎ Main Cast
Akane Kanau from "Will to Change"
◼︎ Akane Kanau | Female Role
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. After encountering a woman due to a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed, he finds the "will to change" in his heart and begins to transform his life.
◼︎ Keisuke Nishimura | Male Role
A man who has been easily swayed and lived life being carried along. After encountering a woman due to a suspicion that his friend dined and dashed, he finds the "will to change" in his heart and begins to transform his life.
Keisuke Nishimura from "Will to Change"
◼︎ Work Overview
Title: "Will to Change"
Genre: Vertical Short Drama / Human Drama
Number of Episodes: All 3 episodes
Production Year: 2024
Director: Keisuke Nishimura
Screenwriter: Keisuke Nishimura
Copyright: ©︎GOKKO
◾️Vertical Short Drama App POPCORN
Vertical Short Drama App "POPCORN"
"Emotion in your free time." Vertical Short Drama App "POPCORN"
Based on the concept of "Emotion in your free time," it is a platform that provides "dense entertainment" by up-and-coming creators who will lead the next generation. Each episode is about 1.5 to 3 minutes long, with the first few episodes available for free viewing, and subsequent works released via pay-per-view. Leveraging GOKKO's unique know-how, which has garnered widespread acclaim across generations, the platform features works where creators' individuality shines, regardless of genre, including romance, immoral themes, youth, and comedy.
Download the app here:
https://popcorn-drama.go.link?adj_t=1sfy5zhz
・Specifications: iOS version, Android version
・Price: Free DL *In-app purchases available
・Planned operating environment: iOS 17 or later, Android 12 or later
Download the app and watch
◾️About GOKKO Inc.
GOKKO Logo
Always and forever. Unstoppable growth and global ambition.
A creative company where next-generation entertainment leaders gather.
"Gokko Club" is a group of creators who continue to produce vertical short dramas with the theme of "small loves often forgotten in daily life." Formed by 6 people in May 2021, GOKKO Inc. was established in 2022. Adopting a world-class production system that handles everything from planning to scriptwriting, filming, editing, posting, and marketing as one team, they have produced and posted 4,000 videos to date. Cumulative views have exceeded 12 billion (as of February 2026) & total SNS followers have surpassed 6 million*. They are a group of creators who continue to present "the future of drama expression" to the world, boasting Japan's No. 1 position in the vertical short drama category for views, followers, and likes.
*Including joint accounts
■ Company Profile
GOKKO Studio
Location: Tokyo
Representatives: Co-Representative Director Satoshi Tanaka, Representative Director Tomo Tada
♧ Corpo
Keywords: