Series synopsis
Scent of the Wind, also known as 風、薫る is a Japanese drama television series that premiered on NHK on March 30, 2026. It stars Ai Mikami, Juri Kosaka, Naoko Ken and Yuta Hayashi.
Set in the Meiji era, two young women who graduate from the same nursing school forge an unbreakable bond as they navigate the hardships of early modern medicine, working tirelessly alongside doctors while fighting to prove themselves in a changing Japan.
Premise
Set in the Meiji era, two young women who graduate from the same nursing school forge an unbreakable bond as they navigate the hardships of early modern medicine, working tirelessly alongside doctors while fighting to prove themselves in a changing Japan.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ai Mikami as Rin Ichinose
- Juri Kosaka as Naomi Ohyama
- Naoko Ken as Narrator
- Yuta Hayashi as Makimura Taiichi
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 75 | March 30, 2026 | July 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 31, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | April 1, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NHK |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 30, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 18, 2026 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | continue |