TV industry professionals have made a bold prediction for the next “Asadora heroine”! The heroine of the spring 2026 morning drama Kaze, Kaoru will be Ai Mikami.

 

Strong contenders include Makita Ayaka, known for her role in Onigami-sensei; Koshiba Fuka, who has contributed to NHK and could expand her fan base; Yamashita Mizuki, who is expected to grow her fan following; Nukumi Meru, a talented actress; and Ono Karin, a rising young talent.

As mentioned above, the three industry professionals made their predictions, but there’s also the possibility that a popular actress or a newcomer who wasn’t mentioned could be chosen. While enjoying the currently airing Anpan, try making your own predictions for future Asadora actresses.

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Source: Girls Channel

Comments:

1. [+108, -34]

Morning dramas have been kinda boring lately

2. [+11, -20]

I’ve heard the name Mikami Ai somewhere before.

3. [+2, -38]

Ano-chan

>> Don't piss me off

4. [+1, -49]

Nagano Mei 

>> It's strange how she's not being dropped from her CMs. Many celebrities lose their commercials over scandals like that, so this situation is so puzzling. Is it that admitting it is the real loss?

>> If it wasn't for the scandal, right

5. [+101, -4]

Koshiba Fuka hasn't done it yet?

6. [+12, -31]

I'd watch if it were Ashida Mana

7. [+74, -3]

There are just too many familiar faces, no freshness.

8. [+91, -3]

I’d prefer someone who isn’t very famous yet, but shines with potential, rather than someone already well-known.

9. [+62, -29]

Touma Ami-san

10. [+59, -2]

Once in a while, I’d like them to discover someone truly unknown like they used to.

11. [+73, -1]

Yamashita Mizuki’s way of speaking feels so forced, I don't think she's a good actress.

12. [+48, -5]

The ex-Nogizaka member or Meruru absolutely not, I wouldn't even be in the mood to watch. Ono's too plain. Koshiba's okay but zero freshness.

13. [+18, -0]

I want someone around high school age, not very well-known, with a fresh and transparent vibe.

14. [+9, -3]

Anpan had a pretty fancy cast and people were excited, but it’s getting kinda meh reactions. It's better than Omusubi, though.