Saiso’s romantic comedy manga My Tiny Senpai will receive a live-action TV drama adaptation in January 2025. The drama is set to premiere on BS Shochiku Tokyu’s original drama programming block “Suiyo (“Wednesday”) Drama 23″ on January 15, 2025.The drama’s official website announced that TOOMI, a member of Japanese idol group ＃2i2 who is 149 centimeters tall, will play the main heroine Shiori Katase in her first lead role. “When I heard about the offer, I totally spaced out with a mixture of all sorts of things such as surprise, happiness and anxiety (laughs),” TOOMI said on BS Shiciku Fuji’s official news page. “Actually, I had never played a role in a drama that appeared for several episodes, so at first it didn’t seem realistic. But now that filming is approaching, I’m filled with the feeling of ‘I’ve been chosen to play the lead role, so I’m going to do my best and have fun!”
Shiori Katase played by TOOMI
My Tiny Senpai TV Anime Trailer
Saisou’s original manga series is serialized on Takeshobo’s Storia Dash website since April 2020, releasing nine tankobon volumes to date. The manga’s TV anime adaptation, produced at Project No.9, aired for 12 episodes from July to October 2023. Crunchyroll currently streams the TV anime and describes the series:
When Shinozaki started his new job, he never expected his superior to be so…cute!? He was struggling to learn the ropes until Katase, his adorably tiny and kind senpai, took him under her wing. She goes above and beyond to ensure Shinozaki feels comfortable—even rubbing his shoulders when he’s tense. But as they grow closer, Shinozaki hopes her devoted attention might mean something more.
Sources: “My Tiny Senpai” live-action drama official website, BS Shochiku Tokyu news page, “Suiyo Drama 23” official X (formerly Twitter)(c) BS Shochiku Tokyu/LesPros Entertainment
