Honoka Yahagi, formerly known as Honoka Miki, is a Japanese model and actress. She was born in Chiba Prefecture, Japan on March 7, 1997 and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2009 when she began working as an exclusive model for the teen fashion magazine, “Love Berry”. She made her acting debut in 2010 in film “Maria Watches Over Us” and the television drama “Clone Baby.” But it was her role as Kotoko Aihara in the popular television series “Mischievous Kiss: Love in TOKYO” (2013) and its sequel “Mischievous Kiss 2: Love in TOKYO” (2014) that catapulted her to superstardom, making her and co-star Yuki Furukawa one of the most popular on-screen couples in Japan. She has also appeared in “Hoping to Give You a Big Hug Tonight” (2018).

Honoka Yahagi

Hitomi Mamoru (Honoka Yahagi), an HR consultant, feels undervalued at her current job, where she's used more as a publicist than a human resources professional. One night, she meets the charismatic Sakyo Shiori (Atsuhiro Inukai) at a bar and unexpectedly wakes up at his house the next morning. Sakyo, the CEO of struggling company Jet Black, wants Hitomi to improve his firm's employee retention. As they work together, an unexpected connection begins to develop between them. Based on a manga series by Yatsumi Tsumu, "Troubles All Aboard!" is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Tomohiro Takahashi, Fuga Yaegashi, and Watanabe Yuya.

Troubles All Aboard!

🌞 Troubles All Aboard 😎 

ABC TV

Mamoru Nekoyashiki (Matsuoka Koudai), a reclusive doujinshi artist, dreams of selling his BL-themed manga in a prestigious bookstore section. His life takes an unexpected turn when he reunites with Kazama Issei (Masaki Nakao), his childhood crush and now a pop star in the group Shiny Smile. Their reconnection raises questions about whether their reunion will help Mamoru achieve his artistic goals or lead them down a romantic path. As Mamoru navigates his professional aspirations and personal feelings, the potential for both professional recognition and unexpected love hangs in the balance.

Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized

Boys over Wallflowers

Hanai Ao (Fumika Baba), a renowned romance manga writer, is dedicated to her work but has never experienced love herself. Constantly teased by her editor about her lack of romantic experience, Hanai decides to transform her appearance. At a salon, she meets Riichi (Eiji Akaso), a charismatic stylist who catches her eye. Struck by his charm, Hanai unexpectedly falls for him, and the feeling appears to be mutual. As she navigates her first real relationship, Hanai struggles to balance her intense work ethic with her newfound romance. Can a workaholic manga writer maintain a relationship while being completely absorbed in her writing? Based on the manga by Aya Asano, "Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?" is a 2019 Japanese romance drama directed by Keijiro Tsubakimoto and Tatsuya Aoki.

Hey Sensei, Don't You Know?

Love At First Sight Team

Nanakusa (Yokohama Ryusei) and Yuu Manabe (Marie Iitoyo), childhood friends who drifted apart, unexpectedly reunite on Kaiden Island, a place known for housing society's abandoned souls. As they rekindle their friendship, they become entangled in mysterious cases unique to this isolated location. Together, they embark on a quest to uncover the island's secrets, navigating through an enigmatic landscape of lost and forgotten individuals. Their investigation leads them deeper into the island's dark mysteries, challenging their understanding of connection and survival. Will their shared history and determination help them unravel the truth, or will they discover something far more unexpected? Based on the novel "Inakunare Gunjo" by Yutaka Kono, this is a 2019 Japanese sci-fi adventure mystery film directed by Akina Yanagi.

Go Away, Ultramarine

Fuji TV

Back in high school, a meteorite crashed into Kotoko (Honoka Yahagi)'s home, leaving her with no choice but to move in with classmate Naoki (Yuki Furukawa). For Kotoko, this was a dream come true, as she’d had a longstanding crush on Naoki. Despite his initial disdain for her, Naoki eventually fell for Kotoko, and they ended up getting married. However, married life may not be the sweet fantasy they’d dreamed it would be. Kotoko has decided to become a nurse, but her studies aren’t going well. Plus, having a charming, good-looking husband has its drawbacks – as Naoki seems to have no shortage of female admirers! Can they overcome these hurdles and ensure their love survives the test of time? This 2014 Japanese drama, based on the hit manga of the same name by Kaoru Tada, follows 2013’s Mischievous Kiss: Love in TOKYO. It was directed by Kazuya Konaka and Takashi Ninomiya.

Mischievous Kiss 2: Love in TOKYO

Mischievous Kisser Team

Fuji TV TWO

Kotoko Aihara (Honoka Yahagi), an average girl with poor grades, falls head-over-heels for Naoki Irie (Yuki Furukawa), the smartest and most handsome boy in school. For three years, she admires him from afar, but fate intervenes when a meteorite destroys her home, forcing her family to stay with Naoki’s. Living under one roof, Kotoko seizes her chance to win Naoki’s heart. Can she convince him to see her as someone he truly cares for, or will her dreams of love remain unfulfilled? This drama is the fifth TV adaptation of Kaoru Tada’s manga series Itazura Na Kiss.

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