Ai Haruna (played by Haruki Mochizuki) is a protagonist in This Is I.
Ai Haruna is the central performer, mocked at school for feminine clothing and an appearance that differs from other boys. After receiving a debut offer and this stage name from a Producer, Ai pursues life as a woman, seeks medical help from Koji Wada, reconciles with their mother, and gains renewed self-acceptance. Koji Wada (played by Takumi Saitoh) appears in This Is I.
Koji Wada is a doctor who left surgery because he felt surgeons often repaired bodies without truly caring for patients. After Ai Haruna asks him to perform a dangerous reassignment operation, he studies the procedure and struggles with its consequences before deciding to return to operating. Producer (played by Norika Fujiwara) appears in This Is I.
The Producer notices Ai Haruna after Ai continues performing despite cruel treatment at school. By offering a debut and assigning the stage name Ai Haruna, the Producer helps launch Ai’s career as a performer and provides the opportunity to begin living beyond the identity imposed by others. Grandma (played by Yumi Suenari) appears in This Is I.
Grandma is a deceased family member whose death affects Ai Haruna’s development. After Grandma dies, Ai forces themself to appear as a man, showing how grief and family circumstances contribute to the pressure Ai experiences before openly accepting life as a woman.
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Characters
Ai Haruna
(played by Haruki Mochizuki) — protagonist
Ai Haruna is the central performer, mocked at school for feminine clothing and an appearance that differs from other boys. After receiving a debut offer and this stage name from a Producer, Ai pursues...
Koji Wada
(played by Takumi Saitoh) — supporting
Koji Wada is a doctor who left surgery because he felt surgeons often repaired bodies without truly caring for patients. After Ai Haruna asks him to perform a dangerous reassignment operation, he stud...
Producer
(played by Norika Fujiwara) — supporting
The Producer notices Ai Haruna after Ai continues performing despite cruel treatment at school. By offering a debut and assigning the stage name Ai Haruna, the Producer helps launch Ai’s career as a p...
Grandma
(played by Yumi Suenari) — supporting
Grandma is a deceased family member whose death affects Ai Haruna’s development. After Grandma dies, Ai forces themself to appear as a man, showing how grief and family circumstances contribute to the...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Ai Haruna → Grandma
(Family Grandchild)
The story states that Grandma died and that Ai Haruna later forced themself to appear as a man.
Ai Haruna → Producer
(Professional Talent Discovery)
After Ai Haruna continues performing, the Producer notices them, offers a debut, and gives them the stage name Ai Haruna.
Ai Haruna → Koji Wada
(Professional Doctor-Patient)
Koji Wada is a doctor, and Ai Haruna asks him to perform an operation to remove their testicles and help them live as a woman.
Story Analysis
A performer seeks self-acceptance while confronting social cruelty, medical danger, family history, and the consequences of trust.
Plot Progression
A Voice Against Cruelty
A Hidden Performing Life
The Cost of Becoming
Support After Fear
Directed by Yusaku Matsumoto
This Is I (2026) · 7.1/10 · drama, music
Content sources
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(Q138299163), public domain (CC0).
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