Riku Hagiwara is a Japanese actor. He was born on February 18, 1999, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and made his acting debut in 2008. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Trapped in the Box” (2021).

Riku Hagiwara

Aiko Hanamura (Kaya Kiyohara) is a successful divorce attorney known for her kind heart and ability to connect with her clients. Unfortunately, she doesn't have much faith in romance and love herself, as her parents frequently fought when she was young, instead enjoying single life with her new puppy Sakura. While love might not be on Aiko's mind, it seems to find Sakura – in the form of a rescued dog named Shogun, owned by handsome but stoic animal hospital director Kai Shirosaki (Ryo Narita)! Sakura and Shogun are immediately smitten, bringing their two humans in closer proximity to each other. However, company heir Woo So Ha (Na In Woo), who has arrived in Japan from Korea with a secret mission that seems to involve Kai, might just make things more complicated. This drama was adapted from the webtoon "Dog-Like Romance" by Bo Hyeon and Mun Sseoni.

Love is for the Dogs

🐾 Paws of Fate 🐶

Miri Kono (Mayu Hotta), a piano instructor haunted by her unfulfilled musical dreams, finds solace in melon juice from Sora Aoki's (Riku Hagiwara) food truck. Sora, battling dissociative amnesia, connects with Miri over their shared experiences of disappointment and loss. As they grow closer, Sora struggles with revealing his memory disorder, wondering if a genuine connection is possible between them. Their delicate relationship teeters on the edge of uncertainty, with Sora hoping to build a future despite his challenging condition. This 2023 Japanese romance drama was directed by Kentaro Otani and Akihiko Takaishi.

Every Precious Moment

🍉 Melon Memento🍉

Sora Aoki

Fuji TV

Natsumi Aoi (Nana Mori) has spent her whole life by the ocean, living in a popular seaside resort where she works as a standup paddleboard instructor and manages her father’s restaurant. She often hangs out with childhood friend Takumi Makino (Fuju Kamio), a carpenter who always seems to be around any time Natsumi needs his help. Natsumi gives little thought to love, although she harbors secret feelings for Takumi, who seems to be besotted with an older woman. But that all threatens to change when she meets Kento Mizushima (Shotaro Mamiya), the well-educated heir to a major Tokyo-based construction company. While Kento and Natsumi seem worlds apart, she starts to develop a crush on him as they get to know each other. However, there might be a chance that Takumi wants his relationship with Natsumi to evolve beyond friendship. Is romance on the horizon for Natsumi and friends with a group of holidaymakers at this sun-soaked resort?

Cinderellas of Midsummer

⛱️ Summer Guys Team🌞

TV Asahi

As a popular fitness trainer, Soyogi Mikami (Reina Triendl) is highly disciplined, especially regarding her diet. Consuming only what she needs to meet her nutritional requirements, Soyogi has lost all interest in the joy of eating. Yuga Tsukuyomi (Riku Hagiwara), a dietary manager with a deep passion for food and cooking, enters her life unexpectedly. When they meet, Yuga offers to make Soyogi a snack so delicious that it reignites her love for food. His regular snack offerings initially raise concerns from her protective older brother, but Yuga's willingness to sign a no-romance agreement puts him at ease. However, as Soyogi and Yuga share midnight snacks, an unexpected romance begins to bloom. Yuki Saito, Atsushi Kaneshige, and Yuki Shimizu directed this 2023 Japanese romantic comedy series.

Midnight Snack

🌜Soul Food🥢

Yuga Tsukuyomi

In high school, Hira Kazunari (Riku Hagiwara) was a quiet loner until fate connected him with the charming Kiyoi Sou (Yusei Yagi), the school's most popular student. Captivated by Kiyoi from their very first encounter, Hira's world transformed as they moved from tentative friendship to a loving relationship. Now, as they approach university graduation, Hira has taken a job as an assistant to a successful photographer, while Kiyoi is carving out his path as an actor. As they focus on their respective careers, the couple begins to drift apart. Is this the end for their high school romance? This 2023 Japanese BL film, adapted from the novel “He, Who is Beautiful” by Yuu Nagira, was directed by Mai Sakai and follows the 2021 drama “My Beautiful Man.”

My Beautiful Man -eternal-

🥂The Ginger Ale 🥂 Team

Once high school sweethearts, Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) and Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi) now live in bliss as adults. As they live together, they are able to support each other through life’s ups and downs, but not everything is perfect. As graduation approaches, Hira's lack of job experience leaves him feeling lost, while Kiyoi’s acting career is soaring. Will their love withstand the pressures of adulthood, or will cracks appear in their once-perfect relationship? Released in 2023, this is the second season of My Beautiful Man, also directed by Mai Sakai.

My Beautiful Man Season 2

Friendless loner Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) is having a miserable time at high school. Things get even worse for him as the new semester starts, and he finds himself in a deeply uncomfortable situation. He is unexpectedly rescued by the wildly popular Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi). Hira can’t help falling for the dashing Kiyoi, but thinks he has no chance of winning his classmate’s heart. However, it turns out Kiyoi has a secret dream – one that could possibly bring them together. Will this connection drive them apart? Or could it lead them to an unlikely love? This 2021 Japanese BL series was was directed by Mai Sakai and based on a novel by Yuu Nagira.

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