Teller Novel Partners with Hit Maker AOI Pro. (Creator of 'The Exit 8' and 'Bomb') to Release Original Work 'If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~'. Exclusive Distribution on Teller Drama from April 24
Teller Novel has partnered with video production company AOI Pro. to exclusively distribute the original short drama 'If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~' on its platform 'Teller Drama' starting April 24, 2026. The series features a luxurious cast including Doburock and Manami Hashimoto.
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Teller Novel Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Nobuhito Hachiya) will exclusively distribute the original work "If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~" on its short drama platform "Teller Drama" (https://teller.jp/short-drama/) starting April 24, 2026. Welcoming a luxurious cast including Doburock (Shintaro Mori, Naoto Eguchi), Manami Hashimoto, and Emma Sakurai (Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku), this piece elevates the expression and potential of short dramas to a new stage.
Handling the production of this work is AOI Pro. Inc., the company that brought the movies "Bomb" and "The Exit 8" to the world.
This is the first original work realized through a partnership aimed at elevating the rapidly expanding Japanese short drama market from a "trend" to a "new visual culture."
By teaming up the producing power of a company that has initiated numerous hit titles with our company, which possesses one of the largest original and distribution platforms in Japan, we will design everything end-to-end from the planning stage to promotion. We will realize a vertically integrated production model that maximizes IP value.
Distribution Overview
Title: "If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~"
Distribution Platform: Teller Drama (https://teller.jp/short-drama/)
Release Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
About the Short Drama Work
If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~
A slapstick producing strategy of a one-hit-wonder Enka singer who wants to retire.
Enka singer Akira Osawa (Naoto Eguchi). Ten years since his massive hit song "Mizore Gunjo", he now spends his days doing sales rounds at super public baths, completely ignored by everyone.
One day, Osawa, having decided to retire, proposes his retirement to the president of his agency but is rejected, and instead ordered to find and produce a newcomer. While at a loss, he reunites with his former sworn enemy, Takako Machida (Manami Hashimoto), at a high school reunion. The thought crosses Osawa's mind, "If I produce Takako and fail, maybe I can retire." He scouts Takako and begins producing her with the premise of failure, but Osawa's heart is gradually moved by Takako's personality and enthusiasm, and furthermore, the situation takes an unexpected turn triggered by SNS...
A one-hit-wonder Enka singer and a newcomer singer in her 40s. The late-blooming challenge of these two eventually changes both of their lives.
An "Enkatainment" for adults that makes you laugh and cry. 72 episodes in total.
Main Cast
- Akira Osawa: Naoto Eguchi (Doburock)
- Takako Machida: Manami Hashimoto
- Yasushi Nishijima: Shintaro Mori (Doburock)
- Saya Matsuki: Emma Sakurai (Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku)
- Makoto Yagami: Yui Hayashi
- Miku Futami: Oto Tono
- Natsuki Osawa: Ameri Isomura
- Ryotaro Machida: Shion Otomo
- Yutaka Miya: Kei Nogawa
- Tsutomu Sakaki: Koichi Miura
- Yuki Hoshino: Urara Takano
Play the main story
Cast Comments
Naoto Eguchi (Doburock) / Role of Akira Osawa
An unexpected starring drama for Doburock has been completed. It's an unprecedented "Enka-tainment" work that makes you think singing and life are wonderful. Even though it's a vertical drama, please enjoy it as you like: from the side, diagonally, from the front, or from the back.
Manami Hashimoto / Role of Takako Machida
This is a work created in a warm environment with the fun direction of a Kansai-born director who was enthusiastic that "this is a musical drama!", our lead Mr. Eguchi from Doburock as Akira Osawa, and all the other cast members.
I would be happy if everyone gets courage from the story of the main characters who are discouraged in life or wondering "is my life okay as it is?", and feels something that pushes their life forward.
It has become an entertainment drama with laughter and tears.
I also took on the challenge of singing Enka.
Please watch it!
Shintaro Mori (Doburock) / Role of Yasushi Nishijima
Speaking of our comedy routines, they are known for being awkward to watch in front of the family. You can't really show them to kids. You never know what we'll say. But this drama "If You Sing" can be watched in front of the family! You can proudly show it to children! It's perfectly fine to watch it on the train, and there are no lines that would be bad to be overheard. Please watch a rare side of us in various places!!
About AOI Pro. Inc.
A video production company handling hit titles representing the Japanese film industry, such as the movie "Bomb" (box-office revenue 3.1 billion yen / won 12 Japan Academy Film Prize categories) and the movie "The Exit 8" (box-office revenue 5 billion yen / officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival). With this work, they fully enter the short drama field.
About "Teller Drama"
■ Service Name: Teller Drama
■ Service Page
Handling the production of this work is AOI Pro. Inc., the company that brought the movies "Bomb" and "The Exit 8" to the world.
This is the first original work realized through a partnership aimed at elevating the rapidly expanding Japanese short drama market from a "trend" to a "new visual culture."
By teaming up the producing power of a company that has initiated numerous hit titles with our company, which possesses one of the largest original and distribution platforms in Japan, we will design everything end-to-end from the planning stage to promotion. We will realize a vertically integrated production model that maximizes IP value.
Distribution Overview
Title: "If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~"
Distribution Platform: Teller Drama (https://teller.jp/short-drama/)
Release Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
About the Short Drama Work
If You Sing ~That's Enkatainment~
A slapstick producing strategy of a one-hit-wonder Enka singer who wants to retire.
Enka singer Akira Osawa (Naoto Eguchi). Ten years since his massive hit song "Mizore Gunjo", he now spends his days doing sales rounds at super public baths, completely ignored by everyone.
One day, Osawa, having decided to retire, proposes his retirement to the president of his agency but is rejected, and instead ordered to find and produce a newcomer. While at a loss, he reunites with his former sworn enemy, Takako Machida (Manami Hashimoto), at a high school reunion. The thought crosses Osawa's mind, "If I produce Takako and fail, maybe I can retire." He scouts Takako and begins producing her with the premise of failure, but Osawa's heart is gradually moved by Takako's personality and enthusiasm, and furthermore, the situation takes an unexpected turn triggered by SNS...
A one-hit-wonder Enka singer and a newcomer singer in her 40s. The late-blooming challenge of these two eventually changes both of their lives.
An "Enkatainment" for adults that makes you laugh and cry. 72 episodes in total.
Main Cast
- Akira Osawa: Naoto Eguchi (Doburock)
- Takako Machida: Manami Hashimoto
- Yasushi Nishijima: Shintaro Mori (Doburock)
- Saya Matsuki: Emma Sakurai (Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku)
- Makoto Yagami: Yui Hayashi
- Miku Futami: Oto Tono
- Natsuki Osawa: Ameri Isomura
- Ryotaro Machida: Shion Otomo
- Yutaka Miya: Kei Nogawa
- Tsutomu Sakaki: Koichi Miura
- Yuki Hoshino: Urara Takano
Play the main story
Cast Comments
Naoto Eguchi (Doburock) / Role of Akira Osawa
An unexpected starring drama for Doburock has been completed. It's an unprecedented "Enka-tainment" work that makes you think singing and life are wonderful. Even though it's a vertical drama, please enjoy it as you like: from the side, diagonally, from the front, or from the back.
Manami Hashimoto / Role of Takako Machida
This is a work created in a warm environment with the fun direction of a Kansai-born director who was enthusiastic that "this is a musical drama!", our lead Mr. Eguchi from Doburock as Akira Osawa, and all the other cast members.
I would be happy if everyone gets courage from the story of the main characters who are discouraged in life or wondering "is my life okay as it is?", and feels something that pushes their life forward.
It has become an entertainment drama with laughter and tears.
I also took on the challenge of singing Enka.
Please watch it!
Shintaro Mori (Doburock) / Role of Yasushi Nishijima
Speaking of our comedy routines, they are known for being awkward to watch in front of the family. You can't really show them to kids. You never know what we'll say. But this drama "If You Sing" can be watched in front of the family! You can proudly show it to children! It's perfectly fine to watch it on the train, and there are no lines that would be bad to be overheard. Please watch a rare side of us in various places!!
About AOI Pro. Inc.
A video production company handling hit titles representing the Japanese film industry, such as the movie "Bomb" (box-office revenue 3.1 billion yen / won 12 Japan Academy Film Prize categories) and the movie "The Exit 8" (box-office revenue 5 billion yen / officially selected for the Cannes Film Festival). With this work, they fully enter the short drama field.
About "Teller Drama"
■ Service Name: Teller Drama
■ Service Page