The upcoming WOWOW historical drama “Kitakata Kenzo Suikoden” starring Oda Yuji has announced 27 additional cast members, further expanding its impressive lineup.
Based on Kitakata Kenzo’s novel inspired by the Chinese classic “Water Margin (Suikoden)”, the drama is set in early 12th-century China during the late Northern Song dynasty. It follows a group of social outcasts who rise against a corrupt world in search of justice and freedom. The story centers on Soko (Song Jiang, played by Oda Yuji), a low-ranking official who believes in righteousness but grows disillusioned with the decaying society around him. Driven by conviction, he writes a reformist treatise titled “Taitengyodo” (“To Act on Heaven’s Behalf”), sparking change in the fate of the people.
The main cast includes Sorimachi Takashi as Chao Gai, Kamenashi Kazuya as Rin Cho (Lin Chong), Mitsushima Shinnosuke as Yoshi (Yang Zhi), Haru as Saijinbi, Kaneko Norihito as Rochishin (Lu Zhishen), Kimura Tatsunari as Shishin (Shi Jin), Shirasu Jin as Kosonsho (Gongsun Sheng), Hamada Tatsuomi as Shiseki (Shi Xiu), Kato Seishiro as Genshogo (Ruan Xiaowu), Ito Kentaro as Busho (Wu Song), Ukaji Takashi as Roshugi (Lu Junyi), Yamanaka Jyutaro (M!LK) as Ensei (Yan Qing), Nomaguchi Toru as Goyo (Wu Yong), Kanada Satoshi as Andozen (An Daoquan), Emoto Tokio as Hakusho (Bai Sheng), Kamiji Yusuke as Sosei (Song Qing), Wada Masato as Sosei (Cao Zheng), and Takahashi Kazuya as Shuki (Zhou Gui).
Additional newly announced cast members include Kawashima Junya, Arizono Yoshiki, Ikuta Takuma, Hayashi Yuto, Shimao Yasuhito, Ichikawa Tomohiro, Asai Daichi, Sakai Taisei, Eishin, Kakazu Issei, Ikeda Tsutomu, Hamada Manabu, and Yamada Yusuke.
“Kitakata Kenzo Suikoden” will premiere on WOWOW on February 15, 2026.
