Followers is a Japanese J-Drama

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series and the first drama series by the director

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. The series premiered on

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on February 27, 2020.

Plot

The series revolves around the pulsating capital of Tokyo with all its life, colors, fashion and ambition as well as the fascinating lifestyle of the women living there. Limi Nara is a famous and successful fashion photographer who has advanced her career with photographs of modern Tokyo, capturing the changes in the city and its people. She leads a confident and independent life both privately and professionally. In contrast to her is the young actress Natsume Hyakuta, who is constantly having problems in her private and professional life in search of self-confidence and her own identity. But that changes suddenly one day when Limi publishes a photograph of Natsume on Instagram. Natsume's life and that of those around her collide in blooming Tokyo as they try to defend their standing and status while following their hearts, dreams and social networks. All of these women are trying to find their own way to happiness and love.

Cast and characters

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as Limi Nara *

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as Natsume Hyakuta *

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as Eriko * Yuka Itaya as Akane * KOM_I as Sunny *

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as Sayo *

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as Tamio Mochizuki *

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as Hiraku *

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as Yuruco *Hidekazu Mashima *Sho Kasamatsu *Yutaro as Nori * Christopher McCombs as Michael * Rola as herself *

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as herself *

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as himself

Episodes

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Followers Japanese-language Netflix original programming 2020 Japanese television series debuts Japanese-language television shows Television shows set in Japan Japanese drama television series Television series about social media