New Zaibatsu Drama: Naito and Konno to Lead the Latest Cast
The popular webtoon drama, originally titled "Zeibatsu Revenge - To the ex-wife who became my brother's wife," is making a massive comeback. Co-produced by TV Tokyo and Amuse Creative Studio, the project has been officially restarted as a completely fresh short drama featuring an entirely new cast. Now titled Revenge of Zaibatsu - To my ex-wife who became my brother's wife - Dynasty, this intense series is set to be distributed on the short drama app BUMP starting from today, March 31st. It’s quite an exciting time for fans who enjoy high-stakes family politics and betrayal stories.
Short drama "Revenge of Zaibatsu - To my ex-wife who became my brother's wife - Dynasty" visual
The Gripping Premise of Revenge and Betrayal
If you haven't been following, "Revenge of the Zaibatsu ~To my ex-wife who became my brother's wife~" has been a major hit on LINE Manga and ebookjapan since it first released in November 2024. The story is a deep suspense thriller centered around Yukiya Ise. He is portrayed as a "salary husband" who has basically hit the lowest point in his life. After being persecuted by his own family, the Ise Zaibatsu, and being betrayed by his wife Erika—who actually goes ahead and remaries his own brother—Yukiya vows to get his revenge at any cost. This is exactly why this gripping anime and manga series is a must-read experience for anyone who loves dark, emotional narratives.
New Stars Join the Live-Action Adaptation
In this new Dynasty version, Shuichiro Naito and Ayaka Konno are taking over the lead roles. Naito will be playing Yukiya, a character who has been oppressed since childhood because he was the child of a mistress. The only person he thought he could trust was his wife, but her betrayal sends him on a path of vengeance. On the other hand, Ayaka Konno plays the role of Erika, a woman who is not afraid to use her incredible beauty to manipulate her way into controlling the entire Ise conglomerate. The chemistry between these two is expected to be very intense, making it clear why this gripping anime and manga series is a must-read experience as it translates to the screen.
Supporting Cast and Production Details
The drama also features a very strong supporting lineup to round out the Ise family dynamics:
- Yuki Tokito as Masayuki Ise: The eldest son of the Zaibatsu who has bullied Yukiya since they were kids and is the one who marries Erika.
- Rio Kanno as Ayumu Iseka: She is Yukiya’s greatest supporter, even though she is in a political marriage with Masayuki.
- Aoi Aoi: Playing the role of Satoshi Ise, the president of Throne and Masayuki's cousin, who also has a history of tormenting Yukiya.
The original live-action drama from 2025, which starred Keisuke Watanabe and Miori Takimoto, already became a hot topic. It was widely discussed as a top-tier "infidelity revenge drama," even hitting a massive 12 million views in just one week. With this new short-form distribution on BUMP, the production team, including TV Tokyo producer Yudai Kurachi, is looking to reach even more viewers who are hungry for high-quality, fast-paced drama content. It seems the world of the Ise Zaibatsu is only going to get more complicated and thrilling from here on out.
