Well-renowned Japanese actor Yo Oizumi is set to star in a new drama based on a novel by acclaimed author Jun Ikeido. The announcement comes amid increasing demand for Japanese dramas both locally and internationally. Further details about the show, including the rest of the cast and the airing date, have yet to be released.

In Japan, adaptations of popular novels, manga, or anime into live-action dramas or movies are very common and often highly anticipated. The involvement of high-profile actors or actresses like Yo Oizumi creates an additional buzz. Japan places great emphasis on storytelling, which comes across strongly in their drama series.

In the U.S. or EU, adaptations of popular novels into films or drama series are also commonplace. This includes series like "Game of Thrones" or "Harry Potter" that have garnered international fame. However, often there's more focus on big-budget, high-production-value adaptations rather than serial dramas.