The Many Faces of Ito

Japanese drama exploring love's different facets

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About The Many Faces of Ito

Released: 2017

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-14

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Fumino Kimura, Nozomi Sasaki, Mirai Shida, Elaiza Ikeda, Kaho, Yuki Yamada, Tomoya Nakamura, Kei Tanaka

About The Many Faces of Ito

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About

The Many Faces of Ito is a Japanese television drama series that was released in 2017. It belongs to the International TV Shows genre. The show revolves around the life of a struggling actress named Rio Yazaki who is advised by the ghost of an incarnation of her ex-boyfriend, Ito. The series focuses on Rio's journey as she tries to gain success in her acting career while dealing with Ito's multiple personas and guiding voices.

Making / Production

The Many Faces of Ito was produced by Fuji TV and is based on a manga of the same name written by Hideo Okuda. The series was directed by Ryuichi Inomata and written by Tomoko Yoshida. It features a total of six episodes and aired in Japan from July to August 2017.

Actors

  • Fumino Kimura as Rio Yazaki - The main protagonist and struggling actress.
  • Masaki Okada as Haruto Ito - The ghost of Rio's ex-boyfriend who takes on different faces and personalities to guide her.
  • Elaiza Ikeda as Tomie Hiiragi - Rio's best friend and fellow actress.
  • Kaho as Mitsuko Ozawa - Rio's mentor and renowned actress.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

  • The Many Faces of Ito is a live-action adaptation of a popular manga.
  • The series explores themes of ambition, love, and the pursuit of success.
  • The character of Ito is based on the ghost of a real-life person.
  • The show received positive reviews for its unique concept and strong performances.

Awards

No awards have been won by The Many Faces of Ito as of now.

Quotes

  • "Don't give up. Keep facing the many faces of Ito." - Ito
  • "Success is not the only measure of greatness." - Rio Yazaki

Music

The Many Faces of Ito features a captivating and emotionally-driven soundtrack that enhances the drama's storytelling. The music was composed by Yugo Kanno and perfectly complements the intense and introspective moments of the series.

Soundtrack

  • "Faces of Dreams"
  • "Whispered Echoes"
  • "Melancholy Memories"