Tsunami Unno's Kroema Manga Gets a Live-Action Drama Adaptation on Prime Video
The popular manga Kroema by Tsunami Unno is finally getting a live-action series adaptation, and fans are quite excited about it. The show will star Hana Sugisaki and Mikako Tabe in the lead roles, and it has been confirmed that all five episodes of this mini-series will be distributed exclusively on Prime Video starting from June 12th. We have already received some teaser visuals and special news videos that give us a glimpse of what to expect from this mystery drama.
The teaser visual for the Prime Original drama series shows Emma (played by Hana Sugisaki) on the left and Chloe (played by Mikako Tabe) on the right. This visual is actually a very faithful reproduction of the cover of the first volume of the manga. It shows both characters looking towards each other with a "Chronicle Card" in the background, setting a very mysterious tone for the series.
The Story of Chloe and Emma: A Fortune-Telling Mystery
The story of Kroema is quite an interesting one. It follows Emma, a 30-year-old woman who literally loses everything at once—her job, her home, and even her boyfriend. While she is wandering the streets, she is rescued by Chloe, a very wealthy but mysterious woman who lives all alone in a massive Western-style mansion. Initially, Emma was only supposed to stay for one single night, but a fire breaks out at the mansion, and they end up living together for much longer.
On Emma's suggestion, Chloe starts a fortune-telling shop, and soon enough, customers start coming in with all sorts of strange problems and small incidents. The manga is currently being serialized in Kodansha's Kiss magazine, and the latest four volumes are set to be released on March 13th. For many readers, understanding Kroema and its deep characters is what makes the series so addictive.
Behind the Scenes: Cast and Staff Details
The production team for this drama is also quite impressive. Here are some of the key members involved:
- Hana Sugisaki: Playing the role of Emma.
- Mikako Tabe: Playing the role of Chloe.
- Rikiya Imaizumi: The director, known for his work on films like "What's Love".
- Kaori Imaizumi: The scriptwriter, who previously worked on the drama "1122 Iifufu".
The chemistry between the two leads is something everyone is looking forward to, especially since this is the first time Sugisaki and Tabe are co-starring together. With WOWOW producing the series, we can expect a very high-quality production that stays true to Tsunami Unno's original vision.
