Shogo Hama is a Japanese actor. He was born on August 22, 1994 in Tokyo, Japan, and made his acting debut on stage in 2015. In 2018, he took on his first roles in both film and television and has appeared in a variety of film and television dramas since, including “Coffee & Vanilla” (2019) and “Peanut Butter Sandwich” (2020).

Shogo Hama

Top lawyer Ryoma Shiba (Shogo Hama) is a genius in the courtroom, but away from the world of law, he struggles with social anxiety. He lives a solitary life in a high-rise apartment, where he shuns people and talks to his houseplants. But his life changes on the night he meets the likable but deceptive con artist Haruto (Katsumi Hyodo). Despite his natural aversion to social contact, Ryoma can't help but be taken in by Haruto’s charms. The duo later reunite unexpectedly, and Ryoma begins to sense that Haruto’s unique talents could help him solve difficult criminal cases. They start to work together, but as their professional collaboration begins, Ryoma finds himself irresistibly drawn to Haruto. Could love help Ryoma end his anxiety – or will it prove toxic? This 2024 drama was based on the novel "Doku Koi: Doku mo Sugireba Koi to Naru" by Keisuke Makino.

Love Is A Poison

👨‍⚖The Alluring Lawyers

Ryoma Shiba

TV Asahi

When college student "Mob" (Atsuhiro Inukai) discovers he's living in a manga-style "world of BL", he unexpectedly becomes the mob character of numerous love stories. After initially struggling with his new reality, Mob embraces his situation and confesses his feelings to his classmate Kikuchi (Asahi Ito), hoping to finally step into the spotlight as the main character. Just as he believes he has found his happily ever after, the arrival of the handsome Igarashi (Kenta Izuka) disrupts everything, challenging Mob's position as the protagonist and creating a love triangle that forces him to fight for Kikuchi's affection. As Mob navigates this complex romantic landscape, he must prove he is not only the best partner for Kikuchi but also the true main character of this unpredictable world. Adapted from the manga series by Konkichi, this is a 2022 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Koichiro Miki.

A Man Who Defies The World of BL 2

Trapped in the World of BL

Narita Misao (Mikami Ai), the youngest team member in a new white-collar job, develops a crush on her line manager Tsukasa Deno (Yuki Furukawa) while working alongside the outspoken Ichikawa Kazuya (Sato Taiki). After a work gathering where Tsukasa doesn't appear, Misao and Kazuya begin exchanging flirtatious text messages, despite Kazuya claiming to have a girlfriend. As their emotional connection deepens, Misao discovers Kazuya is actually engaged, creating a complex web of confusion and guilt. Simultaneously, Tsukasa begins developing feelings for Misao, further complicating her romantic entanglements. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series that was directed by Kumasaka Izuru.

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Liar in Love

Mob's (Atsuhiro Inukai) average college life flips upside down when he realizes he's living in a "world of BL," surrounded by love-struck boys and their dramatic romances. As he struggles to stay in the background and avoid becoming the protagonist, he finds himself increasingly drawn to a special boy. Caught between his desire to escape the romantic chaos and his crumbling resolve, Mob must confront the possibility of surrendering to the inevitable. Will he manage to maintain his role as a background character, or will he embrace the love he’s been trying to avoid? This 2021 Japanese rom-com series was adapted from the manga of the same name by Konkichi and was directed by Koichiro Miki.

A Man Who Defies the World of BL

Epiphany of True Self

Shiroki Risa (Fukuhara Haruka) is a beautiful young university freshman. She grew up in the countryside but has moved to Tokyo to complete her education. Although she has always had many male admirers and dreams of finding true love, no man has ever taken her fancy.

At university, male students fawn over her, but she is unimpressed by all of them.

But her life changes fast when she meets Fukami Hiroto (Dori Sakurada), a dashing, heroic stranger who works in the world of business.

Although he treats her kindly and is gentle, he appears to have a dark secret that he carefully hides.

Regardless, Shiroki Risa finds herself irresistibly drawn to the new man in her life, and soon discovers that the feeling is mutual.

Can true love bloom from a passionate romance? And will Fukami Hiroto become the coffee to Shiroki Risa’s vanilla?

This drama series was based on a long-running manga series of the same name. The manga original was first serialized in 2015.

“Coffee & Vanilla” is a 2019 Japanese drama series directed by Smith.

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