NHK has released the full roster of actors who will bring Kazumi Yamashita’s Twisted Sisters manga to the screen. The drama, slated for a January 2027 debut on the BS and BSP4K channels, will follow the tangled lives of five sisters forced to live together after their father’s final will.
Principal Cast
The lineup, announced alongside the series’ key staff, features a mix of veteran performers and rising talent. From left to right in the official group photo, the cast is:
- Yumia Fujisaki as Tiara Ioroi
- Hikari Ishida (profile) as Junko Ioroi
- Miori Takimoto (profile) as Rikako Ioroi
- Hisako Manda (profile) as Ryōko Ioroi
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Creative Staff
The adaptation will be directed by Takashi Ninomiya, whose vision is expected to capture the manga’s blend of family drama and mystery. The screenplay is being co‑written by Masao Iketani and Tomomi Maruyama, both of whom bring extensive experience in television drama scripts.
Story Premise
Twisted Sisters revolves around manga artist Rikako Ioroi, who learns that her estranged sisters must gather in a sprawling mansion to fulfill their dying father’s last wish. As the sisters navigate old grievances, a hidden sibling—unknown to any of them—emerges, adding a fresh layer of intrigue. The narrative balances emotional reconciliation with the suspense of uncovering family secrets.
Manga Background
Yamashita launched Twisted Sisters in Kodansha’s Morning magazine in June 2021. The series has been well‑received for its intricate character dynamics and striking art style. Kodansha recently released the ninth collected volume on January 22, and the tenth volume is scheduled to ship on Thursday, keeping the story fresh for new adaptations.
For fans unfamiliar with Yamashita’s broader catalog, the creator previously serialized Land from March 2014 until its conclusion in July 2020. The final volume of Land arrived in September 2020, and both Land and Twisted Sisters are licensed for English release by Yen Press. Yen Press also handles Yamashita’s Wonder Boy manga, expanding the author’s presence in the North American market.
Broadcast Details
NHK, the public broadcaster behind the project (company profile), will air the series on its BS and BSP4K satellite channels. The official announcement can be found on NHK’s blog (NHK blog post), which includes a teaser visual and the cast photo presented above.
Industry Context
Live‑action adaptations of manga have surged in recent years, with NHK positioning Twisted Sisters alongside other high‑profile projects. While the series does not currently have a streaming partner, its presence on BS and BSP4K suggests a focus on domestic viewership before potential overseas licensing.
For readers interested in other recent adaptation news, Manga For Today previously covered the Murciélago anime teaser, illustrating the ongoing trend of cross‑media expansions.
Sources
Details were compiled from the official NHK announcement, Anime News Network’s series report, and the Comic Natalie article. Additional background on the manga and its creator can be found on the respective ANIME NEWS NETWORK encyclopedia pages for Kazumi Yamashita and Twisted Sisters.
Featured image: © NHK
Source: Anime News Network