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Koizumi Kotaro stars in new Hakone Ekiden drama

Original: 小泉孝太郎

Japanese actor Koizumi Kotaro is drawing attention as the lead of the new Nippon TV drama 'Oretachi no Hakone Ekiden'. The first episode, titled 'Reform or Conviction', aired on October 10, 2026, and focuses on a university ekiden relay team aiming for the famous Hakone race. Viewers in Japan are discussing the series premiere and Koizumi's performance.

Why now: The premiere of a new prime-time drama starring a well-known actor has just aired, prompting discussion of its story and cast.

Koizumi KotaroNippon TVOretachi no Hakone EkidenHakone Ekiden

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• 第1話「改革か信念か」ストーリー（2026年10月10日放送）｜俺たちの箱根駅伝｜日本テレビ · 日本テレビ

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