As previously reported, Triendl Reina will be playing the dual heroine roles of Fujimura Aoi (before plastic surgery), who undergoes plastic surgery to alter her face and disguise herself as a different person in order to exact revenge, and Ito Sumire (after plastic surgery), as well as the main female character. We are now revealing another quirky co-star who will become embroiled in Sumire (Aoi)'s revenge quest!
The role of Fujimura Karin, the sworn target of Sumire (Aoi), who has bullied her since she was a child and later takes her husband Kippei away, is played by Miyamoto Mayu, a promising young actress who has appeared in various fashion and beauty magazines, as well as in dramas such as "New Airport Occupation" (Nippon TV) and "Six Seconds of a Trail: Fireworks Maker Mochizuki Seitaro's Second Blues" (TV Asahi), and is steadily increasing her presence as an actor.
A devilish woman who is loyal to her desires and finds pleasure in controlling and manipulating others. What kind of revenge will Sumire (Aoi) take against her nemesis...?
Kippei Fujimura, Sumire's (Aoi) ex-husband and now Karin's husband, will be played by Ryo Kimura, a talented actor who has appeared in the dramas "My One Night Rule" (TV Tokyo), "Berabou - Tsutae Eika no Yumebanashi", "Ooku Season 2 Bakumatsu Hen" (NHK), and the movie "Six Lying College Students" (2024), and who has played a wide range of roles with his delicate expressiveness and solid acting skills. Kippei, who is indecisive behind his kindness and ended up hurting Sumire (Aoi) without being swept away by the current. While he regrets betraying her, he gradually becomes attracted to Sumire, who has abandoned her face and name and approached him as a different person.
Mirai Kiritani, a bartender who can see into people's hearts and quickly realizes Sumire's true nature, is played by Kento Senga, who is active in the music industry as a member of Kis-My-Ft2, as well as in the dramas "Ai-nin Tensei - The Betrayed Wife Revenges After Death" (Mainichi Broadcasting System) and "If She Calls It Love" (Nippon TV), and is a highly active actor with a wide range of roles due to his acting skills. He is interested in Sumire's (Aoi) revenge and approaches her, but what is his motive? And what is the terrible secret of his past that he hides...?
The emotions lurking behind the smiles, the psychological battle of trust and betrayal, and the luxurious cast that adds tension to Sumire (Aoi)'s revenge drama! What will become of each character...?! TV Tokyo presents an unparalleled thriller"Plastic Surgery Revenge" EntertainmentPlease look forward to it!!
◆ Mayu Miyamoto / Karin Fujimura
Sumire (Aoi)'s childhood friend and Kippei's wife. She is loyal to her desires and finds pleasure in controlling and manipulating others. She wants everything about Aoi.
The sworn enemy from whom he had been robbed.
Q) Please tell us your thoughts when you received the offer for this film and your impressions after reading the script.
It was my first time to be given such a villainous role, so I was filled with anxiety, wondering if I could do it, and anticipation. It's like piling revenge on revenge, and I thought that the first scene where Karin bullies Sumire (Aoi) was Karin's revenge against Sumire (Aoi), who had beaten her in studies, even though she had always been the best at everything. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that each character had their own past and darkness. It was very interesting to read the script while imagining such things.
Q) Please tell us about the role you will be playing and what you keep in mind when preparing for the role.
Karin always wants to be number one and is honest about her desires. She is the girl at the top of the school caste system, not minding hurting others to get that desire. She has confidence in herself, but she also has a strong desire to be recognized by everyone! She wants everyone to know that she is number one! So I think facial expressions, the way she speaks, and the way she moves are all very important. Also, although she is a villain, she has a pure side to the people she likes and wants them to look good on her, so I hope I can carefully express those human aspects as well.
Q) What was it like on set?
The content is quite messy, but the filming was really fun and harmonious! Trindl-san's face is so beautiful that it's painful to say such harsh words to her every time... but she always gently told me that it's okay to pull her seriously and that it's okay to slap her seriously even in the scene where she has to slap her! I'm grateful for that. . Tears
Q. Please give a message to the viewers who are looking forward to this work.
Anyway, the characters are all very strong and a lot of things happen, so I hope you'll look forward to it! I think it's very interesting! I hope you'll get a chill from watching the fierce battle between Sumire (Aoi) and Karin this hot summer!
◆Ryo Kimura / Kippei Fujimura
Karin's husband and Sumire's (Aoi's) ex-husband. Behind his kindness, he is indecisive and ends up hurting people without giving in to his feelings.
Q) Please tell us your thoughts when you received the offer for this film and your impressions after reading the script.
I felt that it was a pretty spectacular revenge story. And the character I play, Kippei, is a trash, or a loser, so even after reading the script, I couldn't really like him. But I thought it would be fun to play him, so I'm playing him.
Q) Please tell us about the role you will be playing and what you keep in mind when preparing for the role.
In order to ensure that there is no falsehood in my interactions with Sumire (Aoi), I always try to remain natural as Kippei on set.
Q) What was it like on set?
The lead actress, Trindl, is a very cheerful person, so the set is filled with a bright atmosphere. Filming is still ongoing, but I'll do my best to be careful about my health so that I don't get too tired from the heat.
Q. Please give a message to the viewers who are looking forward to this work.
Please look forward to the nonstop revenge drama that unfolds. And please also look forward to my performance as Fujimura Kippei, an innocent, good-for-nothing loser.
◆Kento Senga / Mirai Kiritani role
A bartender who can see into people's hearts. He is interested in Sumire (Aoi)'s revenge and approaches her, but there are many mysteries surrounding her motives and past.
Q) Please tell us your thoughts when you received the offer for this film and your impressions after reading the script.
When I read the book, I thought that even though there are many dramas with a revenge theme, this one was a wonderful one because the emotions were realistic, the revenge plan was ingenious, and it also gave the audience the excitement of solving a mystery and the thrill of wondering whether or not they will be found out, so I really wanted to take on the role.
Q) Please tell us about the role you will be playing and what you keep in mind when preparing for the role.
I will be playing the role of a bartender named Kiritani Mirai. I would be happy if I could portray the mysterious personality of Mirai, which is connected to her past, in the first half of the film. Until now, I have often played unique roles, but in this position, it would be refreshing to play a simple role, so I definitely wanted to try it.
Q) What was it like on set?
Although filming has just started, the atmosphere is surprisingly bright and soft, and I am able to participate without any nervousness. I got the impression that Trindl's cheerfulness brightened up the set.
Q. Please give a message to the viewers who are looking forward to this work.
As I mentioned at the beginning, even in a revenge drama, the feelings of hatred are realistic, and the passion and ingenuity of Sumire (Aoi) as she comes up with a plan, and whether or not the plan will work? I hope you enjoy the thrill. It's such an immersive drama that you'll find yourself watching it as Sumire (Aoi), so please do watch it.
The opening theme, which symbolizes the worldview of the drama, has been decided to be "CHEAT" by Kis-My-Ft2!!
The opening theme for this film has been decided to be "CHEAT" sung by Kis-My-Ft2, the group to which Senga Kento, who plays Kiritani Mirai, belongs! With a sound where beauty and madness seem to coexist, the music also expresses the gap between Sumire's "replica" face and her true nature. The album "MAGFACT," which contains "CHEAT," was released today, June 16th (Monday) at midnight (June 15th (Sunday) at midnight) on various music distribution sites! In addition, a newly shot music video for "CHEAT" was also released today!
The melody and lyrics will draw you into the tension of the story right from the intro, so be sure to enjoy it along with the drama!!
Artist Comment
◆Kento Senga / Mirai Kiritani role
I am honored that Kis-My-Ft2's song was chosen as the opening theme. The world view and lyrics of this song are perfectly linked to the drama, so I can't wait to hear "CHEAT" on air.
[Title] Drama Premiere 23 "Replica: Ex-Wife's Revenge"
[Broadcast date and time] Starts Monday, July 7, 2025 Broadcast every Monday from 11:06 to 11:55 p.m.
[Broadcasting stations] TV Tokyo, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, TV Setouchi, TV Hokkaido, TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting
[Streaming] After each episode is broadcast, the first to the latest episodes will be available on the video streaming services "U-NEXT" and "Lemino" (planned)
Unlimited streaming
▶U-NEXT：https://t.unext.jp/r/tv-tokyo_pr
▶Lemino：https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/
Real-time broadcasting from anywhere in the country on "TVer"
Missed broadcasts can be viewed on the free ad-supported streaming service "Net TV Tokyo" (TV Tokyo website, TVer, Lemino)
▶TV Tokyo website:https://video.tv-tokyo.co.jp/
▶TVer:https://tver.jp/
▶Lemino：https://lemino.docomo.ne.jp/catchup/2-1-113-7
[Original work] "Replica: Ex-Wife's Revenge" by Tomo Tanaka/Hachi Hirai (Zenon Comics/Core Mix)
[Starring] Reina Triendl
[Screenplay] Yasuhiro Yoshida, Erika Toyama, Miho Aotsuka
[Director] Keita Motohashi, Hajime Senoo, Kazunori Yamashita
[Music] Koji Endo
[Opening theme] Kis-My-Ft2 "CHEAT" (@@@)
[Chief Producer] Junpei Nakagawa (TV Tokyo)
[Producers] Satoshi Egawa (TV Tokyo), Ryu Watanabe (Shochiku), Yusuke Matsuda (Shochiku)
[Produced by] TV Tokyo Shochiku
[Production copyright] "Replica: Ex-Wife's Revenge" Production Committee
【Official website】https://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/replica/
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■ Original information
Title: "Replica: Ex-Wife's Revenge"
Author: Original story by Tanaka Tomo, illustrations by Hirai Hacchi
Currently serialized on the web comic site "Zenon Editorial Department"
Episode 1 sample reading
©Tanaka Tomo, Hirai Hacchi/Core Mix
Volumes 1 through 15 are currently on sale at various online bookstores. Volume 16 is scheduled for release on August 20th.