A love story depicting Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase), a medical student, as he becomes intensely attracted to and falls into a forbidden love with Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya), an architect 20 years his senior. Forbidden Encounter: Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase), a medical student living through tedious days, meets architect Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya). They are strongly drawn to each other and drown in an illicit love. Another Romance: Toru's friend, Koji Ohara (Genta Matsuda), also enters into a forbidden relationship with an older housewife, Kimiko Kawano (MEGUMI), and their respective romances begin to unfold. Eight Years Later: After parting ways with Shifumi and Kimiko, the story concludes with each character moving forward on their own paths—Toru working as a doctor and Koji starting a family.
Toru Kojima <21> Cast: Ren Nagase A medical student. Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase) is intensely attracted to Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya), an architect 20 years his senior, and falls into a forbidden love. He has fallen for her.
Tokyo Tower (Japanese Drama) Synopsis A love story depicting Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase), a medical student, as he becomes intensely attracted to and falls into a forbidden love with Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya), an architect 20 years his senior.
Forbidden Encounter: Toru Kojima (Ren Nagase), a medical student living through tedious days, meets architect Shifumi Asano (Yuka Itaya). They are strongly drawn to each other and drown in an illicit love.
Another Romance: Toru's friend, Koji Ohara (Genta Matsuda), also enters into a forbidden relationship with an older housewife, Kimiko Kawano (MEGUMI), and their respective romances begin to unfold.
Respective Decisions: After experiencing conflict and intense drama within their forbidden love, Shifumi tells Toru goodbye and decides to move to Paris alone.
Years Later: After parting ways with Shifumi and Kimiko, the story concludes with each character moving forward on their own paths—Toru working as a doctor and Koji starting a family.
Release Date 2026.08.25 / Last Updated 2026.08.25





