Overview
Series synopsis
The Light We Cast, also known as 銀河の一票 is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on Kansai TV on April 20, 2026. It ended on June 29, 2026. It stars Haru Kuroki, Kayo Noro, Keisuke Watanabe and Yuki Kura.
When a political scandal exposes her father’s dark secret, aspiring politician Hoshino Matsuri is cast out, forcing her to rebuild her life while navigating a high-stakes emergency election.
Premise
When a political scandal exposes her father’s dark secret, aspiring politician Hoshino Matsuri is cast out, forcing her to rebuild her life while navigating a high-stakes emergency election.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Haru Kuroki as Hoshino Matsuri
- Kayo Noro as Tsukioka Akari
- Keisuke Watanabe as Shirakaba Toru
- Yuki Kura as Toudou Subaru
- Koyuki as Hoshino Momoka
- Manami Honjo as Hoshino Ruri
- Kenji Iwaya as Igarashi Hayato
- Makiya Yamaguchi as Shizukuishi Makoto
Supporting cast
- Hana Kino as Kamoi Toshiko
- Ryo Iwamatsu as Kashida Atsushi
- Bando Yajuro as Hoshino Takaomi
- Kouhei Matsushita as Hiyama Ryusei
- Keisuke Horibe as Kuzumaki Hitoshi
- Takafumi Imai as Kanbayashi Shuya
- Yukimi Koyanagi as Mari
- Toko Miura as Amemiya Kaede
- Ayumu Mochizuki as Kusunoki Akira
- Kavka Shishido as Kumoi Hotaru
- Yuki Kaji as Kazama Aoi
- Nichika Akutsu as Nohara Hokuto
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | April 20, 2026 | June 29, 2026 |
Season 1 preview
11 episodes total
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | April 27, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 4, 2026 |
Production
Genres
Drama
Country
JP
Original language
ja
Release
| Original network/platform | Kansai TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 20, 2026 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2026 |
| Status | ended |