Interview: Erika Toda

01: Erika Toda


How do you feel about playing the lead role in "Liar Game," the first show in Fuji TV's new drama slot "Saturaday Drama?"

Extremely happy, it's truely very gratifying. Thinking about that makes me work extra hard on understanding my role better.

This is the first drama series you star, do you feel nervous?

Right now, it's more fun than nervous. I am not feeling that stressed out, not because of my doing, but because of people around me working hard to finish this show.

What do you think about the original manga and the script?

If I must use only one sentense then it's "Very cool!" (laugh). It made me think about what are lies, what is betrayal, what does it means to deceive... in so many different aspects, relationship between two human beings is so complicated. I had some "hey I thought of that" moments when I read about the games, the story development is so interesting.

What is your character, Nao, like?

Too honest, very naive. It's good to live honestly and be sincere toward others, but I think no matter what you must have some reservation. However, Nao does not have any of that. You have to respect her for being able to trust people so unguardedly. Only, going into society with that sort of severe innocence... that's my feeling... (laugh)