Masaki Nakao is a Japanese actor. He was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan on November 27, 1996 and made his debut as an actor in 2015. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “Aino Mating Agency Inc.” (2017), “Parfait Tic!” (2018), and “Hoping to Give You a Big Hug Tonight” (2018).

Masaki Nakao

ABC TV

Mamoru Nekoyashiki (Matsuoka Koudai) is a reclusive artist who makes doujinshi works: fan-created or self-published works. He has created a BL-themed manga series that he dreams of being able to sell in a special section for popular doujinshi titles in bookstores. Only a select few doujinshi artists are ever granted this rare honor – and being selected to sell his works in this manner would be a major source of recognition for his art.

But his life turns upside down when he is suddenly reunited with Kazama Issei (Masaki Nakao), a childhood friend that he used to have a crush on. The two parted in somewhat ambiguous circumstances when they had an exchange at their high school graduation ceremony. Since leaving school, Kazama Issei has become a pop star. He has now joined an all-male pop group named Shiny Smile, which is on the road to chart success. Will reuniting with Kazama Issei help Mamoru Nekoyashiki attain his dream – or could it lead the duo down an unexpected path to romance?

“Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to Be Recognized” is a 2022 Japanese drama series that was directed by Tatsunori Sato, Miyako Yasoshima, and Kentaro Harada.

Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized

Boys over Wallflowers

Rei Kosaka (Shotaro Mamiya) is a third-grader in high school. He thinks that life and pointless: He has no interests and finds everything both at school and outside to be utterly boring. To others, he appears cold and aloof and has a habit of telling people to “die” when he gets frustrated with them. But one day, he sees something very unusual: One of his classmates named Nana Kano (Sakurai Hinako) appears to be burying a dead bee.

This bizarre event piques his interest in her and he starts to speak to Nano Kato. But it turns out that she is something of a polar opposite: Instead of telling others to die, she keeps telling him that she actually hungers for death. Rei Kosaka is also shocked to discover that Nano Kato has a propensity to self-harm. As they begin to learn about each other’s deepest and darkest secrets, they start to trust one another. But will the pressures of depression and family life bring them together – or tear them apart?

“He Won’t Kill, She Won’t Die” is a 2019 Japanese movie that was written and directed by Kobayashi Keiichi.

He Won't Kill, She Won't Die

🐺Reckless & relentless Team💀

Falling in love isn’t anything new. Couples fall in and out of love all the time. But what does it really mean to be “going out”? Is it really all that wonderful to be “tied” to your favorite person, maybe forever? Why do people even fall in love in the first place?

In the story of “Kakafukaka” (2019), we saw Aki Terada (Aoi Morikawa) and Akari (Risa Nakamura) both fall in love with the same man but did you ever stop to wonder why? What was it about Hongyo Tomoya (Masaki Nakao) that they loved most? Why did Akari become such a fan of Tomoya’s work? Why did Aki agree to his unexpected request?

In this special, Aki and Akari invite you to join them in a little girl talk, as they tell you the stories behind the story. Theirs is a tale of hot summer nights full of strawberry kisses, cold noodles, and fireworks, you won’t want to miss!

Based on the manga of the same name by Takumi Ishida, this “Kakafukaka Special” is a 2019 drama special directed by Momoko Fukuda.

Kakafukaka Special

Aki Terada (Aoi Morikawa) was living a pretty good life. She had a steady job, a boyfriend she loved, and the life they shared felt like something out of a dream. But that dream shattered the day she caught her boyfriend cheating on her. Deciding to cut the cheater out of her life for good, Aki moves out of their apartment and into a share-house.

Only after moving into her new home does Aki learn that her long lost first love, Tomoya Hongyo (Nakao Masaki), is one of her new housemates. Reunited with her old flame, the two pick up where they left off, all those years ago. But it’s only after Tomoya makes an unexpected request that things really heat up between them.

Falling in love with Tomoya all over again, Aki is happy to let her heart lead where it may. But things at home get a little more complicated when their homeowner and housemate, Taichi Hase (Yuki Kousei), suddenly asks her to marry him. Now the object of two men’s affection, Aki must decide if she should follow her head, or her heart.

Based on the manga of the same name, by Takumi Ishida, “Kakafukaka” is a 2019 drama directed by Momoko Fukuda.

Kakafukaka

Housemates Team

A strong and individualistic college student, Riko Saeki (Honoka Yahagi) is working hard to make her dreams come true. Successful in many ways, she has just one major flaw, she’s a complete klutz when it comes to love. Having never really gotten over her first love, Riko tries to find happiness elsewhere but nothing ever seems to work out the way they should. Until he shows up. 

In an unexpected twist of fate, Riko finds herself standing face-to-face with Shuji Ichihara (Mizuno Masaru), her old flame and first love. Suddenly back in her life after years apart, Riko finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions as she tries to figure out what Shuji’s appearance might mean. Of course with other people trying to win their hearts, trying to understand anything isn’t going to be easy. 

Adapted from the novel of the same name, by writer-photographer “Aoi Blue”, “Hoping to Give You a Big Hug Tonight” is a 2018 romantic comedy drama directed by Takashi Ninomiya.

Hoping to Give You a Big Hug Tonight

I hope to hug you tonight

MBS, TBS

At 26 years old, Kanoko Tsukishiro (Aoi Morikawa) may not be an expert at love but that doesn’t mean she isn’t living the dream. Working as an editor in the literature department of a prominent publishing company, Kanoko has settled into the job of her dreams, and nothing in the world could make her happier. Or so she keeps telling herself. Deep down she knows that she’d like to experience love at least once in her life. But work has always come first and love will just have to wait. But not for long...

Given the task of overseeing the works of wildly popular mystery writer, Saku Kagaya (Yu Shirota), Kanoko suddenly finds herself working side-by-side with the very man whose lessons on love have shaped all her dreams and ideas on the subject. Having learned all about love through Saku’s books, Kanoko can’t help but feel a little something special when it comes to her new work partner. Unfortunately for her, Saku seems to feel nothing at all.

Petty and aloof, Saku’s greatest pleasure seems to come from picking on poor Kanoko. Determined to help Saku produce yet another top-selling novel, Kanoko puts up with all of her writer’s nonsense but it isn’t easy. Especially not when, despite everything, she finds herself falling for him. Pondering the decisions of her heart, Kanoko has to wonder, can an unlovable man and a woman who’s never been in love really find happiness together?

Based on the webcomic, “Bungaku Shojo” by Mayaka Nakano, “A Virgin Woman of Literature” is a 2018 romance drama directed by Smith.

A Virgin Woman of Literature

♥Literature Woman♥

Fuji TV, FOD

Fuko Kameyama (Hikaru Takahashi) is a happy and optimistic girl navigating her first year at high school.
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But her world is shaken to the core when new neighbors arrive, moving into an apartment upstairs from Fuko Kameyama’s house. The new residents are the Shinpo family, whose members include two cousins and Fuko Kameyama’s newest classmates, Daiya (Masaki Nakao) and Ichi (Yuichiro Hayashi).
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Fuko Kameyama soon finds herself drawn to the charming Daiya. He is popular, although quite a womanizer, and does not enjoy much academic success.
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Cousin Ichi, meanwhile, is altogether different. Something of an introvert, he is shy and can be hard to approach, but is a whizz at school. Fuko Kameyama soon discovers that he also has a hidden tender side.
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What the two cousins do have in common, however, is a shared love for Fuko Kameyama, who finds herself attracted to both. The sticking point is she can’t seem to decide which of the duo she prefers…
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What will become of this complicated love triangle? Whose heart will be broken, and who will emerge as the love victor?
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This drama was based on a long-running (2000-2007) hit manga series of the same name, which also spawned a 2010-2011 Taiwanese drama adaptation named “Love Buffet.”
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“Parfait Tic!” is a 2018 Japanese drama directed by Munenobu Yamauchi, Marina Ishii, Goro Yasumi, and Takahide Sano.

Parfait Tic!

Love Triangle

Since first picking up a bow in middle school, An Kishimoto (Elaiza Ikeda) has been in love with kyudo, or the Japanese martial art of archery. Having devoted herself to the study of the art for the past six years, An has grown into quite the proficient. Now in her final year of high school, An realizes that it’s time to find someone talented enough to take her place as the president of her school’s kyudo club. But who?

Though there are several talented members of the school’s club, none can compare to the raw talent of Youta Mikami (Masaki Nakao). Though he has rarely lost in competition, Youta shows no real enthusiasm for either the art itself, nor the club; leaving An to wonder if he’s really the best choice for such an important position. Despite her reservations, An eventually decides to name Youta as her successor but as soon as she does, things get… interesting.

Showing an unexpected interest in An, Youta takes it upon himself to sweep the resigning president off her feet. Does An really have time for love when her high school career is quickly coming to an end?

Based on the manga of the same name by Yakko Kaga, “Make a Bow and Kiss” is a 2017 romantic high school film directed by Takeshi Furusawa.

Make a Bow and Kiss

 💘Straigh To The Heart Team💘

TV Asahi

Aino Hingo (Ikusaburo Yamasaki) is an associate professor of ethnology, who specializes in animal behavior, when he decides that his knowledge can be better applied to dating! 

With the help of a nun, Sister Elizabeth(Rin Takanashi), he opens a dating agency and offers couples a chance at happiness, that is, for a small fee of two million yen. 

But with 100% marriage success rate, who can argue with his methods?

Aino Mating Agency is a 2017 Japanese drama based on the manga series "Aino Kekkon Soudanjo."

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