Akumu-chan


Akumu-chan is a 2012 Japanese television drama series. Based on the novel Yume Chigai by Riku Onda, this television series stars actress Keiko Kitagawa, singer Gackt, and also child actress Manatsu Kimura. A movie was announced for 2014.
This television series was broadcast in Japan from October 13, 2012 to December 22, 2012 as part of Nippon Television's Saturday Dramas time slot, which airs every Saturday from 9pm to 9:54pm. In addition it was simulcast on the streaming service Crunchyroll under the title My Little Nightmare in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand.

Plot

Ayami is a beautiful and intelligent teacher who is popular with both her students and colleagues alike. However, she has a darker side- she does not genuinely feel for others nor does she believe in love or trust. One day, however, Yuiko, a girl whose dreams are able to predict terrible events of the future, transfers into Ayami's class after dreaming that Ayami is a saviour of the world. Ayami reluctantly gets dragged into helping Yuiko change the terrible fate of the people around them.

Cast

Child actress Hirasawa Kokoro plays the role of young Ayami.
Akumu-chan was announced on August 17, 2012. It was announced that actress Keiko Kitagawa would star as the main lead of this drama series, making this her first role as a teacher. Child actress Manatsu Kimura was selected from a group of more than 500 hopefuls who auditioned for this drama series.

Episodes

Theme song

The theme song for Akumu-chan is "Saraba, Itoshiki Kanashimitachi yo" by Momoiro Clover Z. This song is the title track for this idol group's 9th single, and it was released in Japan on 21 November 2012. This single was produced by Tomoyasu Hotei.