Actor Koki Yamashita to Make Additional Appearance at Vertical Short Drama Contest 'Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026' Ceremony

The Show Drama Award Executive Committee, operated by Progress Inc. (Location: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Toshiya Osada), has announced that actor Koki Yamashita will make an additional guest appearance at the award ceremony for 'Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026', one of Japan's largest vertical short drama contests, to be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The event is specially sponsored by Mynavi Corporation (Location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, President and Executive Officer: Shunsuke Awai). In addition, two new category awards, the 'Material Short Drama PR Award' and the 'Show Tabi Award', have been established.

The Show Drama Award Executive Committee will hold the award ceremony for the third short drama competition, 'Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026' (*application already closed), on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Tokyo.

In addition to actor Mei Hata and commentator Hideo Shinada, it has been decided that actor Koki Yamashita will make an additional appearance at the award ceremony. On the day of the event, the final results will be announced, awards will be presented, and a talk session themed around 'vertical short videos' will be held. Following last year, freelance announcer Kasumi Mori will serve as the MC.

This competition is a project aimed at connecting creators who 'want to make a drama' with actors who 'want to appear in a drama' through a new form of vertical short video drama.

Furthermore, with the addition of new sponsoring companies, two additional category awards have been newly established: the 'Material Short Drama PR Award', given to works that show potential from a communication perspective by utilizing short dramas to convey the appeal of companies and brands, and the 'Show Tabi Award', given to works overflowing with love for local prefectures.

This year's nominated creators and works are currently available on the official website. The spotlighted creators, selected from thousands of entries submitted from all over the country, will gather at the award ceremony on May 27. As in the past, anyone can watch the award ceremony via live streaming on the Show Drama TikTok and YouTube accounts. Please check the special page for details.

● 'Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026' Special Page https://www.showdrama24.com/ Live stream URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=du7S1828IcE *For the latest information, including nominated works, please check the special page.

[Profile of Additional Speaker] Guest: Koki Yamashita (Actor) ◾️Profile Born November 7, 2001, in Osaka Prefecture. Entered the entertainment industry after participating in the 33rd Junon Superboy Contest. Started acting in 2022. Gained attention the same year for his role in the drama 'Kimi no Hana ni Naru' (I Will Be Your Bloom). Has appeared in dramas such as 'Mikami Sensei', 'Strobe Edge', and 'Propaganda Game', as well as the movie 'WIND BREAKER'. Most recently, he is appearing in the vertical and horizontal hybrid drama 'Bad Choice Good Love' on ABEMA and Show Drama. Also active as an artist since 2024 as the leader of the 5-member boy group WILD BLUE.

[What is the Show Drama Award?] An era where anyone can enjoy creating and sharing videos. In short videos, unknown talents are creating stimulating content with innovative ideas that professional creators cannot even imagine, entertaining many users. Actors, directors, producers. They might not be called by those titles yet. Skills to make TV dramas and movies are probably yet to be acquired. We want to meet the next stars in a place where such rough stones can shine exactly as they are, and create the future of entertainment together. Just add a hashtag to your post on TikTok or Instagram. Your everyday life of enjoying video creation will be the first step towards your dream of becoming a top creator.

[Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026 Nominated Works]

[Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026 Award Ceremony Overview] Name: 'Mynavi Show Drama Award 2026' Award Ceremony Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Organizer: Show Drama Award Executive Committee Special Sponsor: Mynavi Corporation Sponsors: AbemaTV, Inc., Zero Watt Power Inc., BytePlus Inc., Material Inc., Sanyu Co., Ltd. Planning and Production: Progress Inc. Official Website: https://www.showdrama24.com/ Official SNS: [TikTok] https://www.tiktok.com/@showdrama_24 [Instagram]