Atsuko and Yuko Asano Forever!

I've always thought of actresses Atsuko Asano and Yuko Asano as a collective- not just because of their same last names, but their long-running series "Dakishimetai!" starring the pair which began in 1988 and has made occasional specials ever since!
Yuko Asano in Dakishimetai 1988

Atsuko Asano in Dakishimetai 1988

 Good GRAVY were they a couple of BABES!

So when I was watching Atsuko Asano in all her goofy glory in episodes of the Michitaka Tsutsui /Riko Narumi drama "Retake", my mind would drift off and think, "I wonder what Yuko Asano is up to...Been seeing Atsuko in quite a few dramas recently but nothing from her."

WELL! Imagine my surprise when, watching the latest episode of the super-hyper Masaharu Fukuyama drama "Shudan Sasen" and whom should appear as a rich and arrogant Beauty-Spa mogul who wants to make a 3 Billion loan with the bank but Ms. Yuko Asano herself!!!

Ahhh, she's still looking as gorgeous as ever! You know, back in their heyday, Yuko always played the "straight" character against Atsuko's wacky one, and it's neat to see them still embodying those characteristics even now!

Posted by zdorama @ zdoramaagain.blogspot.com