

淡島百景
Madhouse
Fuji TV, Magic Capsule, BS Fuji
This omnibus adolescent drama is about a group of young girls who all attend a "girls-only musical school," recounting the formative years they shared, at times shifting between different characters' viewpoints and time. Awajima Musical School Training Camp, dubbed the "boarding house," is where young girls gather from all over Japan to perform on stage. Tabata Wakana aspires to be a musical star; housemaster Takehara Kinue attends to carry on her best friend's wishes; beautiful Okabe Emi is a scholarship student who is always at the center of attention; and Ibuki Katsurako, who became a teacher at the school though originally from a family of actresses. The unique environment of the musical school is simultaneously a respite space for these aspiring girls and also a harsh battleground that pits young students against each other. It is a place where perseverance can lead to blossoming talents, but also to a cruel reality at times. The clear depiction and psychological portrayal allow the subtle inner workings of each character to come through. (Source: Japan Media Arts Festival, edited)
Opening
Ending

Fujisawa, Eri
Main

Shimizu, Risa
Japanese

Ibuki, Katsurako
Main

Tsunematsu, Ayumi
Japanese

Okabe, Emi
Main

Fujiwara, Natsumi
Japanese

Tabata, Wakana
Main

Nakabayashi, Niina
Japanese

Takanashi, Sara
Main

Ichinose, Kana
Japanese

Takehara, Kinue
Main

Taichi, You
Japanese

Ueda, Ryouko
Main

Kayano, Ai
Japanese

Utagawa, Shizuka
Main

Tomari, Asuna
Japanese

Asaka, Midori
Supporting

Hanazawa, Kana
Japanese

Asami's Father
Supporting

Tsuchida, Hiroshi
Japanese

Asami's Mother
Supporting

Kawasumi, Ayako
Japanese

Aunt Youko
Supporting

Wataya, Miho
Japanese

Daitou
Supporting

Yorita, Natsu
Japanese

Emi's Husband
Supporting

Hanawa, Eiji
Japanese

Etsuko's Father
Supporting

Shimozuma, Yoshiyuki
Japanese

Etsuko's Mother
Supporting

Oomuro, Kana
Japanese

Etsuko's Son
Supporting

Shiraishi, Kento
Japanese

Hayashi
Supporting

Asano, Ryousuke
Japanese