Series synopsis
Soda Master, also known as ラムネモンキー is a Japanese drama mystery television series that premiered on Fuji TV on January 14, 2026. It ended on March 25, 2026. It stars Takashi Sorimachi, Nao Omori, Kenjiro Tsuda and Mai Kiryu.
Three former middle school friends who reunited after 37 years to pursue the mystery behind their former club advisor's disappearance.
Premise
Three former middle school friends who reunited after 37 years to pursue the mystery behind their former club advisor's disappearance.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Takashi Sorimachi as 'Yun' Yuta Yoshii
- Nao Omori as 'Chen' Hajime Fujimaki
- Kenjiro Tsuda as 'Kinpo' Kisuke Kikuhara
- Mai Kiryu as 'Matilda' Michiru Miyashita
- Riko Fukumoto as Hakuba Nishino
- Noritaka Hamao as Tsurumi
- Yuki Matsumura as Kento Yoshii
- Noriko Nakagoshi as Satsuki Onodera
Supporting cast
- Keiko Takahashi as Shoko Kikuhara
- Hideo Osumi as Young 'Yun' Yuta Yoshii Yuta
- Kirato Uchida as Young 'Kinpo' Kisuke Kikuhara
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | January 14, 2026 | March 25, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Three men who loved making kung fu movies while at junior high reunite. However, they realize they have hazy memories about their beloved advisor. |
January 14, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Having found a pen identical to Matilda’s at the construction site, Yuta and the others go to the police and insist they open a murder investigation. |
January 21, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Yuta and his friends relay Akari’s important testimony to Officer Tsurumi. At the café with Hakuba, they recall what led them to make their own movie. |
January 28, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 14, 2026 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2026 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |