Sat Mar 29 22:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Japanese Drama Stars Share Quirky Rehearsal Techniques and Behind-the-Scenes Moments at “TBS DRAMA COLLECTION 2025” Event

**Tokyo, Japan** – The cast of upcoming TBS dramas gathered in Tokyo on the 29th for the “TBS DRAMA COLLECTION 2025” event. Stars revealed their unique rehearsal methods and shared humorous anecdotes from their experiences.

Veteran actor Hiroki Abe (60), leading the upcoming Sunday drama “Caster,” confessed to memorizing lines by loudly reciting them in his car, especially on highways where no one could hear him. Meanwhile, Mika Ninagawa (36) admitted to sleeping with scripts under her pillow when struggling to learn lines. The event also saw a surprising wardrobe malfunction when actor Wataru Ichinose (39) ripped his pants while showcasing a leg split.

Other attendees included prominent actors such as Shotaro Mamiya (31), Mei Nagano (25), and Shunsuke Michieda (22) of the group Naniwa Danshi. The event wasn’t short of other news, with actress Machiko Ono revealing she worked at an Okinawan Izakaya (pub) for three years, even serving actress Suzu Hirose.

The event also touched upon other recent news, including a discussion about actress Aya Ueto’s recent appearance, controversy surrounding comedian Eiji Gotō’s appearance on a live broadcast with Mei Nagano, and the marriage announcement of former *Rookies* actor Hayato Igarashi (38), who now runs a disability employment support business in Nagano. Other news snippets included the shocking recent photos of a former “国民的美少女” (National Beauty Girl), a discussion about the friendship between songwriter Yasushi Akimoto and another unnamed celebrity, and the story of a 66-year-old woman’s experience with her flamboyant fashion sense at airport immigration. Additionally, the event alluded to actress Naomi Matsushima’s experience with her sister’s health emergency and subsequent family caregiving responsibilities. Finally, the event touched upon the surprise ending of the drama *Onigiri*, and the reflections of former comedian Iwahashi from the comedy duo Plus-Minus following his departure from the group.

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