Co-produced by Japan and Finland,
drama WOWOW Drama W "BLOOD & SWEAT"
featuring Taichi Saotome
will be aired from 4/5/2026 (Sun.)!

Taichi Saotome will appear in Drama W "BLOOD & SWEAT", a drama co-produced by Japan and Finland, which will be aired and streamed on WOWOW from 22:00 on 4/5/2026 (Sun.)!

Taichi Saotome will play the role of Hirofumi Tanaka, a Japanese interpreter arranged by the Finnish police for the main character, Aki.

Please be sure to check it out!


NEW!!
★Interview video & Making-of video released★


★Official trailer★


【Taichi Saotome's comment】
I was honestly happy to be invited to appear in this drama, a drama co-produced by Japan and Finland.
Most of my part was filmed in Finland, so I was inspired every day by the new environment and the valuable experience of acting with the Finnish filming team and cast member.
The story has depth, and there are scenes that make you feel lonely amidst their beauty.
I think the drama is packed with a lot of charm.
I hope viewers can experience the unique charm of this drama.


Drama co-produced by Japan and Finland
WOWOW Drama W "BLOOD & SWEAT"

【Broadcast and streaming schedule】
Starting at 22:00 on 4/5/2026 (Sun.)
8 episodes in total

【Cast】
An, Jasper Pääkkönen
Gaku Hamada, Mahiro Takasugi, Seiji Fukushi
Yuki Tokito, Elias Salonen, Merlin Rose
Mikko Nousiainen, Alina Tomnikov, Zethphan Smith=Gneist, Antti Reini
Kanji Furutachi, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Kenji Iwaya, Mariko Akama, Yohei Matsukado
Taichi Saotome / Jun Kunimura

【Directors】
Riku Suokas, Daniel Toivonen, Marie Iwasaki

【Scriptwriters】
Riku Suokas, Daniel Toivonen, Marie Iwasaki, Heikki Syrjä

【Music】
Jun Futamata

【Executive producers】
Tomomi Takashima, Daniel Toivonen, Ilkka Hynninen, Ilkka Räikkönen

【Producers】
Keita Tsutsumiguchi, Risa Tanoue, Jarkko Hentula, Elna Aalto

【Production】
WOWOW AX-ON ICS Nordic

【Official homepage】
https://www.wowow.co.jp/drama/original/bloodandsweat/