The official website for the Wakakozake live-action TV drama series announced today that the next 12-episode ninth season is set to premiere on BS TV Tokyo on October 1, 2025. The previous eighth season aired from January to March of this year. The TV drama, based on Chie Shinkyu's manga series about a young office lady enjoying the finer points of dining alone, started airing in Japan in January 2015. Rina Takeda ( High Kick Girl! , KG -Karate Girl- ), who had previously appeared mostly in martial arts action films, has been playing the title character Wakako Murasaki since the first season and it has become the most iconic tole in her career. "Season 8 aired in January this year, and I am delighted that we are already welcoming Season 9 so soon," said Takeda. "This time, I visited Hokkaido and Fukushima, and even stopped by a zoo. Of course, I also visited my favorite izakaya, a deep drinking district, a stylish bar, and even enjoyed ramen while saying 'Pshuuu!' The taste that can be encountered by going the extra mile and the warmth of the people. Through 'Wakako Murasaki,' I myself was able to experience that by spending special time, one may be able to feel something special in everyday life as well. We hope that the delicious food and warmth of others will heal your tired body and mind from the summer heat, and we hope that 'Wakakozake Season 9' will be a part of that!" RELATED: Wakakozake TV Drama Returns for Season 8 in January 2025 The original manga series by Chie Shinkyu runs in Monthly Comic Zenon since September 2011 with 24 volumes released in Japan to date. The first two seasons of the Wakakozake live-action TV drama series are currently available on Crunchyroll as well as the 12-episode TV anime that aired from July to September 2015. Crunchyroll describes the series as such: Based on the mouth-watering anime, Wakakozake brings you Murasaki Wakako, a 26-year-old OL that loves nothing more than delicious food and drink. Wakako's favorite thing to do for relaxation is to go off by herself after work and go to various places to eat and drink, even if she's never been there before. The moment Wakako is able to taste the pairing between the food she wants to eat and the perfect accompanying drink, the happy sound of "Pshuuu" leaves her lips. Now, then. Where shall we drink tonight? Source : "Wakakozake" live-action drama official website / X (formerly Twitter)
