New Short Drama 'The New Nurse is the Director's Granddaughter?!' Now Streaming on DMM TV

New Short Drama Released: 'The New Nurse is the Director's Granddaughter?!'

Now Streaming: Starting June 2, 2025, an engaging new short drama titled 'The New Nurse is the Director's Granddaughter?!' premiered on DMM TV’s DMM Short platform. This production is created by nowhere film, a company based in Shibuya, Tokyo, led by CEO Daiki Sakai. The series promises to deliver an emotional and captivating narrative, featuring notable actress Noa T surushima in the lead role.

DMM TV is unique in offering a vast array of content, including variety shows, musicals, dramas, and films for a low subscription fee of just 550 yen (including tax) per month under the DMM Premium plan. With the recent launch of the vertical short drama service, DMM Short, viewers can now access approximately 100 short dramas, including around 40 originals, totaling over 3,000 episodes, all at their convenience.

In collaboration with DMM Short, nowhere film conveys reliability and artistic creativity through 'The New Nurse is the Director's Granddaughter?!', which explores the realities of the healthcare environment. The plot centers on Meiren Asada, portrayed by Noa T surushima, who is clandestinely working as a new nurse at Tomizawa Hospital, a facility founded by her grandfather, Director Jiro Tomizawa (played by Takafumi Irie). While aiming to fulfill her dream of becoming a nurse, she faces severe power harassment and sexual advances from individuals within the hospital, notably Nurse Supervisor Haruko Numakura (Saori Uenoyama) and Chief Surgeon Kohei Shindo (Okada Ejiri). The storyline asks the critical question: How will Meiren confront these adversities while maintaining her integrity?

Short Drama Overview

Cast and Crew Details

Main Cast:

- Meiren Asada: Noa T surushima
- Kazuma Kurosaki: Ali
- Haruko Numakura: Saori Uenoyama
- Kohei Shindo: Okada Ejiri
- Jiro Tomizawa: Takafumi Irie
- Mitsuyo Yamada: Ami Sugawara
- Suzune Tanaka: Mai Sugiyama
- Taichi Sugimura: Kenji Iida
- Kenzou Numakura: Yuji Suzuki

Key Crew:

- Director: Kenta Aoki (nowhere film)
- Executive Producer: Yu Eto
- Producer: Daiki Sakai (nowhere film)
- Screenwriter: Koubai Tokyo
- Script Collaboration: Mobest, Inc.
- Director of Photography: Yasumasa Misaki

Thoughts from the Cast

Noa T suushima (Meiren Asada) expressed her excitement about being a part of this short drama, her first leading role, particularly in a medical-themed story she has long admired. She noted, “The balance between the rapid developments typical of short dramas and the clean setting of the medical world creates a fascinating viewing experience. I found myself completely immersed, finishing the series in no time!”

Ali (Kazuma Kurosaki) shared insights on his character's development, emphasizing Kazuma's transformation through interactions with Meiren. He hopes audiences will notice the nuanced changes in their relationship throughout the episodes.

Kenta Aoki (Director) remarked on the production's collective effort and the compelling performances by the cast, aiming for viewers to appreciate the intensity and depth of the short durations.

Daiki Sakai (Producer) stressed that this short drama does not merely represent a series of brief narratives but serves as a lens to explore the stories hidden in daily life. He aspires to create impactful expressions resonating with contemporary audiences.

About DMM Short and nowhere film

DMM Short is an exciting addition to DMM TV, allowing subscribers to enjoy unbounded choices of short dramas. Nowhere film, established in August 2024, specializes in crafting short narratives that mix quality with speed. With the unveiling of DMM Short, they aim to break through the traditional confines of short dramas, creating captivating narratives that engage viewers deeply.

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