Yuji Nomi's Original Soundtrack for the Serial TV Novel "Kaze, Kaoru" to be Released on June 3!

The original soundtrack for the 2026 NHK serial TV novel "Kaze, Kaoru" will be released on Wednesday, June 3rd. The music is composed by Yuji Nomi, who has worked on numerous productions including the film "Whisper of the Heart" and NHK Special "The Great Journey to Antarctica." In addition to "The Scent of the Wind - 'Kaze, Kaoru' Main Theme -", which has been available for streaming since the first broadcast, the album features 32 warm and rich musical pieces that illuminate the paths of the two protagonists amidst the civilization and enlightenment of the Meiji era. The serial TV novel "Kaze, Kaoru" is a fictionalized drama reimagining the lives of Ozeki Kazu and Suzuki Masa, who were among the first in Japan to learn modern nursing in the Meiji era. The protagonists are Rin Ichinose (played by Ai Mikami), born into a former chief retainer's family in the Nasu region of Tochigi Prefecture, and Naomi Oie (played by Juri Uesaka), who was abandoned by her parents shortly after birth and raised by a Christian pastor. The drama depicts the two, after graduating from the same nursing school, struggling and clashing in the medical field while eventually becoming partners.

◆Profile Yuji Nomi (born 1958, Tokyo) In 1986, music he created for art performance activities was recognized by Ryuichi Sakamoto, leading to the release of his album "Oshare TV," supervised by Sakamoto. Subsequently, he participated in the arrangements for film scores "The Adventures of Chatran" and "The Last Emperor," both produced by Sakamoto. In 1995, he composed the music for Studio Ghibli's animated film "Whisper of the Heart." His other works for Studio Ghibli include the short films "Kujiratori" and "Koro's Big Day Out," and the feature film "The Cat Returns." In recent years, he has composed music for the TV anime "Nichijou" and the film "Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window." For NHK, he has been involved in music for "The Universe: A Great Journey into the Unknown" and "The Great Journey to Antarctica."

◆Release Information Released on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Serial TV Novel "Kaze, Kaoru" Original Soundtrack Music: Yuji Nomi COCP-42694 1 The Scent of the Wind - "Kaze, Kaoru" Main Theme - 2 Ridiculous!! 3 Light of Dawn 4 Wings and Sword 5 NOTES ON NURSING 6 This is my life 7 Tiger Lily 8 Awkward Windmill 9 The Hand I Couldn't Hold 10 Midnight Warmth 11 The Ichinose Women 12 Uneven Apples 13 Twinleaf 14 Longing for Rokumeikan 15 Nurse Nightingale 16 A Nameless Day 17 Leisurely Teatime 18 Mizuhoya 19 Blooming Against the Wind 20 Freezing Heart 21 Beyond Farewell 22 Strong Wind, Sturdy Grass 23 Ignition Point 24 Quiet Passion 25 Grin! 26 Polyglotte 27 Kite 28 Standing Still 29 Everyday Stroll 30 Days That Don't Go Well 31 Spark!!! 32 Society -Wind of Dawn-

◆Product HP Nippon Columbia https://columbia.jp/prod-info/COCP-42694/

◆Serial TV Novel "Kaze, Kaoru" Program Information 【Broadcast Schedule】 From Monday, March 30, 2026, for 26 weeks (130 episodes) Every Monday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM (NHK General) *Saturdays review the week *Simultaneous and catch-up streaming planned on NHK ONE Every Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 7:45 AM (NHK BS・BS Premium 4K)

【Screenplay】 Tomoko Yoshizawa

【Cast】 Ai Mikami, Juri Uesaka, etc.

【Original Story】 Hikaru Tanaka "The Meiji Nightingale: A Story of Ozeki Kazu"

【Music】 Yuji Nomi

【Theme Song】 Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Kaze to Machi"

【Narration】 Naoko Ken

【Staff】 Executive Producers: Takehiro Matsuzono, Eriko Miyamoto Producers: Yuya Kasai, Yasunori Matsuda Directors: Yoshiharu Sasaki, Manaha Hashimoto, Shinzo Nitta, Hitoshi Matsumoto, etc.