[CLLENN] TV Drama Adaptation of Popular Vertical-Scroll Manga '夫を殺したはずなのに' Confirmed, Starring Rio Uchida and Keisuke Watanabe!

CLLENN, a digital comic publisher under the DMM Group, is pleased to announce that a TV drama adaptation based on the popular vertical-scroll manga '夫を殺したはずなのに' will begin broadcasting on the TV Tokyo network on July 6, 2026. The series will star Rio Uchida in the lead role and Keisuke Watanabe as the husband, bringing this gripping revenge story to the screen.

TV Drama Adaptation Confirmed! '夫を殺したはずなのに', currently serialized on LINE Manga, is a popular vertical-scroll manga and the first joint production project between CLLENN and TV Tokyo. The story is a time-leap revenge suspense where the protagonist, Rino, repeatedly seeks revenge against her unfaithful husband, Keita, and his lover, Elena, no matter how many times she dies. The drama aims to fuse the thrilling pacing of the original manga with the immersive visual expression unique to television, creating a work that both original fans and a broader audience can enjoy.

Characters and Comments Rino Honjo (Played by Rio Uchida): A talented cook and devoted wife who discovers her husband's betrayal through a mysterious live stream. <Rio Uchida's Comment>: I was shocked by the impactful title and the intense mix of themes: infidelity, revenge, time-leaping, and suspense. I'm excited to play a character who carries a complex range of emotions—love, hatred, and despair—as she moves forward.

Keita Honjo (Played by Keisuke Watanabe): A perfect, gentle elite salaryman who secretly hosts a weekly live stream of his infidelity. He finds himself unwillingly caught in a time-leap cycle. <Keisuke Watanabe's Comment>: Even within the currently popular themes of infidelity and revenge, this role stands out as something unique and worth performing. I want to cherish every day and every hour while working on this project.

Original Creator Mana Akaishi's Comment: This is a suspense story about a wife who transforms into a murderer after being betrayed by her beloved husband. I am looking forward to seeing the world of the original work depicted even more intensely by the talented cast and staff.

TV Tokyo Producer Yudai Kurachi's Comment: Among numerous revenge-themed manga, this work is uniquely distinguished by its clever setting, universal themes, revenge fueled by deep love, and a masterful combination of rapid plot developments.