On October 21, the 26-member cast for the sequel to the popular drama “VIVANT” (TBS) was announced. However, Ai Iinuma, who played the role of Riho Ota, a.k.a. “Blue Walker,” one of the world’s most skilled hackers who plays a key role in the previous drama, dropped out of the cast. The role was changed to Sumire Hanaoka, which caused a commotion. (Photo: A scene from “VIVANT” in which Mistill Sakurai’s son reminisces about his childhood.
Ai Iinuma as “Blue Walker” in “VIVANT
Ms. Iinuma made her debut in the entertainment industry by winning first place out of approximately 9,000 contestants in the “TBS Star Nurturing Project: The Day I Become an Actress,” an audition to discover and nurture actresses by TBS. However, since the TV Asahi series “Minami-kun ga Koibito! (TV magazine editor). On social networking sites, some people have wondered if Ai Iinuma (the hacker playing the role of Ai Iinuma) had her face changed, or if she had to drop out of the drama because of her role in it. In September, her radio show “Ai Iinuma’s ‘To Love Tomorrow…'” (TBS Radio), in which she had appeared for three years, ended. Fans are concerned that she may take a break or retire. Fans are concerned that she may take a break or retire. When we contacted her agency, Tanabe Agency, we received a surprising answer. The agency’s contract with “Ai Iinuma” is scheduled to expire on March 31, 2026. We would like to inform you that we are not involved in any of Iinuma’s appearances or other activities at this time. The airing date of “VIVANT” has not yet been officially announced, but according to “Josei Seven Plus,” it is scheduled to run for two consecutive seasons starting next July. According to “Josei Seven Plus,” “VIVANT” is scheduled to air in two consecutive seasons starting next July. “If she transfers to an agency or becomes independent, she will probably continue to work, so it seems highly likely that she will retire when her contract with the agency ends or take a temporary break,” said an entertainment agency official.