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Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?

Did Someone Happen to Mention Me?

★ 7.6/10•2026•TV-14•Comedy•Drama
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Gen Takasegawa, the first Japanese actor to play the lead role at London's Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, has been unable to return to Japan for some time. After two years, he finally makes his way back home, only to find out that he is suddenly and completely forgotten by the entire world.

StatusEnded
LanguageJA
First Air DateOct 22, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - Act 1: A Renowned Actor Becomes a NobodyE154m

Act 1: A Renowned Actor Becomes a Nobody

Gen Takasegawa triumphs as the first Japanese lead at Shakespeare's Globe. But when he returns home, a startling reality awaits: no one knows who he is.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 2 - Act 2: A Renowned Actor Receives Some LinesE254m

Act 2: A Renowned Actor Receives Some Lines

Stripped of his fame and identity, Gen takes a job at a rundown sauna — and gets his first brutal lesson in what it means to be ordinary.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 3 - Act 3: A Renowned Actor Rents a RoomE354m

Act 3: A Renowned Actor Rents a Room

A familiar face from Gen's past resurfaces — but the reunion is anything but warm. Meanwhile, a late-night TV shoot at the sauna tests everyone's limits.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 4 - Act 4: A Renowned Actor Uses a Stage NameE457m

Act 4: A Renowned Actor Uses a Stage Name

Gen meets Okamoto's troupe, adopts the stage name Taku Tanaka — and discovers his estranged daughter is working at a concept cafe. He starts showing up.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 5 - Act 5: A Renowned Actor Goes to KyotoE550m

Act 5: A Renowned Actor Goes to Kyoto

A job in Kyoto brings Gen face to face with his father's legacy — and forces him to confront the shadow he spent his whole career running from.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 6 - Act 6: A Renowned Actor Blows His Fuse and Goes ViralE653m

Act 6: A Renowned Actor Blows His Fuse and Goes Viral

On set, Gen discovers he's not the only actor the world forgot. But when he has to work with an old flame, his hard-won composure starts to crack.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 7 - Act 7: A Renowned Actor Goes Back to Square OneE743m

Act 7: A Renowned Actor Goes Back to Square One

With a career-defining opportunity within reach, Gen bares his soul to the world. Whether the world is ready to listen is another matter entirely.

Oct 22, 2026

Episode 8 - Act 8: A Renowned Actor Is RebornE857m

Act 8: A Renowned Actor Is Reborn

Gen's stage comeback takes a detour he never saw coming. As opening night looms, chaos mounts — and everything rides on one small stage.

Oct 22, 2026

Actors

Koji Yakusho

Koji Yakusho

Gen Takasegawa / Yorozu Mantaro

Kento Kaku

Kento Kaku

Tetsu Okamoto

Kenichi Matsuyama

Kenichi Matsuyama

Kazuki Kawashima

Noriko Eguchi

Noriko Eguchi

Machiko Takasegawa

Yuumi Kawai

Yuumi Kawai

Ema Nonomura

Hayato Isomura

Hayato Isomura

Takeru Murai

Masatoshi Hamada

Masatoshi Hamada

Daichi Mibu

Shusaku Kamikawa

Shusaku Kamikawa

Oomori

Hiroshi Yamamoto

Kariya

Ken Yokoyama

Chou

Maki Sakai

Maki Sakai

Chizimi

Yoh Yoshida

Yoh Yoshida

Yoko Nonomura

Nakai Chisato

Nakai Chisato

Hisako Nimanda

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