At the Next on Netflix showcase held in Tokyo on February 12, Netflix officially announced that the highly anticipated live-action adaptation of Glass Heart will premiere worldwide in July 2025. Two exclusive scene stills from the series were also revealed.

About Glass Heart

Based on the long-running novel series by Mio Wakagi, Glass Heart has been serialized since 1993, earning a reputation as a timeless masterpiece. This Netflix adaptation brings the epic music drama to life on an unprecedented scale.

Leading the cast is Takeru Satoh, who serves as the creator, co-producer, and lead actor, portraying the brilliant yet solitary musical genius, Naoki Fujitani.

The role of Akane Saijo, a gifted drummer who becomes the story’s heroine, was secured through a competitive audition process by Yu Miyazaki.

Synopsis & Cast

🎸 Akane Saijo, a university student and drummer, is suddenly expelled from her band for unfair reasons. Devastated, she is unexpectedly scouted by Naoki Fujitani, a legendary musician known as the "Amadeus of Rock."

As she joins his newly formed band, she encounters a diverse and intense lineup of musicians:
Sho Takaoka (Keita Machida) – A dedicated and charismatic guitarist
Kazushi Sakamoto (Jun Shison) – A reclusive pianist and hardcore music enthusiast
Toya Shinzaki (Masaki Suda) – The charismatic vocalist of a rival band
With thousands of extras and meticulously trained live performance sequences, this youthful romance and music drama is set to become one of the largest-scale productions in Japanese drama history.

Source : ORICON NEWS