Yuka Yasukawa

Prosecutor Haruto Tateishi (Yusei Yagi) just wanted to take a normal bus ride in peace... until he's mistaken as a groper on a crowded bus by Sakura Miyashita (Kyoko Saito), resulting in a humiliating incident for everyone. Haruto later encounters Sakura again, this time she's in the middle of dumping her unfaithful boyfriend, and the two end up spending an impulsive, drunken night out together. Unfortunately (or not), that's not the last time they meet: several days later, Sakura, an aspiring attorney, shows up for job training – at Haruto's office! Forced to work together despite their awkward past, Haruto tries to keep things professional, but can't help but feel drawn to Sakura. Was their chaotic first meeting really a sign of fate at work? This drama was adapted from the 2017 South Korean drama of the same name.

Suspicious Partner

Love & Lawsuits

Journalist Akihiro Miyata (Makoto Hasegawa) seeks out top university professor Takashi Iwanaga (Robin Furuya) to write a column for his magazine, only to discover that the professor is his former boyfriend and high school classmate. Back in their high school days, Akihiro and Takashi dreamed of running away together. But Akihiro has since moved on to find a girlfriend and a demanding career. While Takashi wants to rekindle their former friendship, Akihiro wants to keep things professional between them. However, old emotions begin to bubble to the surface. Will they get a second chance at love? Or is it time to say goodbye to the past – once and for all? This 2024 Japanese BL drama series was based on a manga by Keiko Kinoshita and was directed by Yasukawa Yuka.

Love Is Better the Second Time Around

Love me tender, love me twice

Salesman Fumiya Ikegami (Kosuke Suzuki) meets illustrator Ritsu Okusawa (Kyoya Honda) in a coffee shop, sparking romance between them. After a heated argument, Ritsu is injured in an accident that results in memory loss. He can't remember meeting Fumiya or ending their relationship. Seeing this as a second chance, Fumiya decides to win Ritsu’s heart all over again. Will rekindling their love be more challenging the second time around? This 2023 Japanese BL drama series was directed by Yuka Yasukawa and Natsuki Takahashi.

Jack o' Frost

Wintry Lovers team

Aiko Maeda (Rena Matsui), a graduate student with a prominent facial birthmark, has long struggled with low self-esteem and social isolation. When she agrees to an interview for a book about facial scars, the unexpected success leads to a film adaptation by director Shota Tobisaka (Ayumu Nakajima). As they work together, Aiko discovers Shota's genuine acceptance of her, sparking her first experience with romantic feelings. Navigating uncharted emotional territory, Aiko must confront her insecurities and determine whether her budding feelings for Shota will be reciprocated. Adapted from Naoki Prize-winning author Rio Shimamoto's romantic novel, this is a 2022 Japanese film directed by Yuka Yasukawa that explores self-acceptance and unexpected love.

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