Prequel Short Drama 'D-day: The Day Sin Disappears' to the TBS Friday Drama 'Takusari Brothers' (Starting April 17) Begins Exclusive Streaming of All 50 Episodes Today, March 28 (Sat) at 7 PM! Episodes 1-22 are Completely Free!

emole Inc. (Headquarters: Meguro-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Naomichi Sawamura), operator of the short drama app 'BUMP', is pleased to announce the exclusive release of all 50 episodes of the vertical short drama 'Takusari Brothers' First Contact: 'D-day: The Day Sin Disappears' starting today, March 28 (Sat) at 7 PM. This series serves as a prequel to the TBS Friday drama 'Takusari Brothers' starring Masaki Okada, which premieres on April 17 (Fri) at 10 PM.

This work is a prequel set two years prior to the events of the Friday drama 'Takusari Brothers', which takes place in 2026. It is produced by TBS Sparkle under the guidance of producer Junko Arai, known for hit works such as 'Unnatural', 'MIU404', and 'Dearest'. The project is designed as a short drama series that ties into the terrestrial broadcast.

The lead role is played by Chikako Uchida, who also appears in the terrestrial drama. The cast also features a stellar lineup including Daichi Imae, Atsuko Hashiyasume, Satoshi Jimbo, and Hitomi Kuroki, who play pivotal characters that drive the story forward.

The poster visual for the series has also been unveiled, featuring a design filled with 'unease' and 'mystery' that symbolizes the world of the story.

This work was produced utilizing the 'Advisory System' developed by the short drama app 'BUMP'. By providing practical support in planning, screenwriting, and direction based on BUMP's accumulated production know-how and viewing data, the project achieves high-probability hit production.

■ Synopsis: 'Takusari Brothers' First Contact: 'D-day: The Day Sin Disappears'

The drama is a tragic story revolving around heinous crimes that cannot be judged by the law.

One day, Chika (Chikako Uchida) has her daughter taken hostage by a man posing as a delivery worker. She is threatened to 'kill' her aunt, Marie (Hitomi Kuroki), who had showered her with love in place of her late mother. As the mysterious man makes cruel demands, Chika begins a lonely battle to reclaim her daily life. Is the mysterious man, Sho (Daichi Imae), an enemy or an ally? And what is the shocking truth hidden behind the incident?

As the title 'D-day' (the day of the operation/the day of destiny) suggests, this work depicts the greatest battle of one's life that suddenly visits an ordinary day. Please enjoy this non-stop crime entertainment, which delivers a sense of tension that feels like a constant climax, combined with the overwhelming immersion unique to vertical short dramas, alongside the main series.

■ Project Overview