We got some interesting new arrivals in the upcoming months, and we are pretty excited to share the news. Buckle your seatbelts and hold on tight!
Tadaima, Okaeri
The immensely popular omegaverse manga adaptation “Tadaima, Okaeri” has finally unveiled the official poster and trailer alongside the character roles. Adapted from Japanese manga author Ichi Ichikawa’s work of the same name, the storyline chronicles the daily lives of Masaki Fujiyoshi and his husband Hiromu as they raise their two-year-old son, Hikari. The broadcast is confirmed to start in April, 2024.
Here’s the list of main and supporting characters-
Fujiyoshi Masaki is a stay-at-home husband who lacks self-confidence due to society’s prejudice against unequal marriage.
Fujiyoshi Hirumo is an elite office worker who loves his family.
Fujiyoshi Hikari is the eldest son of the Fujiyoshi family. He likes stuffed frogs.
Yuki is a university student who lives next door to the Fujiyoshi family. He is good friends with Tomohiro.
Matsuo Tomohiro is Hiroshi’s childhood friend and colleague. He seems to be worried about Yuki.
Fujiyoshi Hinata is Hikari’s younger sister. She loves her brother.
Synopsis-
Masaki Fujiyoshi is a stay-at-home spouse and parent. He has fought long and hard with feelings of being a burden to his loving husband, Hiromu, due to his status as an omega—and the difficulty they faced to achieve this domesticity. When their son, Hikari, was born, the family moved to an area better suited for raising children.
Hikari is now nearing his second birthday, and he and his parents are forging meaningful bonds with those around them. These include the beta college student living next door, Yuuki, to whom Hikari has become rather attached; Hiromu’s friend from work Matsuo; and the mysterious single dad seen wandering around the park.
Despite their newfound domestic bliss, the family’s ties to their past are in tatters. There are people they left behind to pursue the creation of their happy family, and when they begin to return, Masaki and Hiromu aren’t quite sure they have good intentions.
[Source- MyAnimeList]
Official Trailer-
Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko 3
Adapted from the manga series “Zettai BL ni Naru Sekai VS Zettai BL ni Naritakunai Otoko” (絶対BLになる世界VS絶対BLになりたくない男) by Konkichi (紺吉), the third installment of this popular franchise has released the official poster alongside the teaser video for the upcoming special episode. Visuals of 30 actors including the main lead has been unveiled.
Starring Inukai Atsuhiro (Kei×Yaku: Abunai Aibou, Bokura no Shokutaku) in the lead role, the story focuses on Mob, who suddenly realizes that he is living in a BL world. He likes girls, so he must turn down any hot guys who approach him. But since it is their world, there is no escaping the public displays of affection around every corner. While the prequel (2021) was based on Mob’s initiation into the BL world (albeit unwillingly); the sequel follows Mob’s journey as he finally confesses to his classmate Kikuchi. Produced by NTT Docomo Studio & Live, the special has been titled as, “A world that will definitely become BL VS a man who definitely doesn’t want to become BL”. This season, Mob desperately spends his days resisting the handsome men approaching him and dodging situations that are likely to develop into love.
Yutaro (Naked Dining) and Shiono Akihisa will be reprising their roles as Ayato (Mob’s younger brother) and Toujou (Ayato’s boyfriend). Ito Asahi will be joining the cast as Kikuchi, Mob’s classmate who has a longtime crush on him. Wada Hayate joins the cast as Hayama, a fudanshi BL manga artist. Sekoguchi Ryo who became popular for his portrayal of Stacy in “Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger” will be playing the role of Hatano, the strongest “love flag” who suddenly appears in front of Mob. Tominaga Yuya will be playing the role of Jouji, a college student who attends the same university as Mob and is concerned about the weather. The show will be directed by Ryuichi Honda and the screenplay will be written by Izumi Kawasaki. The special episode is set to premiere towards the end of April.
Official Teaser-
Source- Oricon, Comic Natalie
Jazz for Two
Adapted from the webtoon “Jazz for Two” (재즈처럼) by Keul Ra Jyu (클라쥬)/Clarju, “Jazz for Two” will adapted into a web series with eight episodes, each with 30-minute run-time. This Lezhin Comics webtoon will be adapted by the same production company (MODT) of “A Shoulder To Cry On” fame. The casting has been finalized and filming is scheduled to take place between August and September.
Synopsis-
Taeyi hears a familiar melody fill the empty halls and makes his way to the old music room. He knows his brother is dead, but he can’t help but hope, maybe, just maybe…it’s his brother playing his favorite song. When he slams open the door, however, he finds Seheon, the new transfer student, at the piano. Disappointment comes crashing down and Taeyi can’t control his anger. How dare Seheon play his brother’s song? How dare he smile? How dare he say he loves jazz? “If I ever catch you playing the piano again…that’ll be the end of you.” And with that begins Taeyi and Seheon’s story, as unpredictable and visceral as jazz.
About Desire
Following ‘Jazz for Two’ and ‘My Bias is Showing’, MODT Studio will also be adapting “All About Lust” by Gong Long Kim. Titled “About Desire”, the mature themed webtoon will be adapted into a web series that is set to premiere in the second half of 2024.
Synopsis-
Innocent and naive art student Wooseung has never dated anyone before. But he’s head over heels for his first love, the handsome upperclassman Sunjin. Wooseung dreams of confessing his feelings, holding hands, sweet kisses… and he’s delighted when Sunjin says the attraction is mutual! Just one major problem: Sunjin’s idea of a relationship is much more hands-on! Can Wooseung handle all the steamy surprises Sunjin has planned for them?
(Source- Tappytoon)
Friendly Competition
Lee Hyeri (“Moonshine” & “My Roommate Is a Gumiho”) is reported to star in the TVing’s original GL series which is a mystery psychological thriller. Titled as “Friendly Competition”, the drama is based on the webtoon of the same name and follows Woo Seul Gi, who transfers to a prestigious girls’ high school in Seoul after the sudden death of her father, who was a member of the college entrance exam preparation committee. She becomes friends with Yoo Jae Yi, the top student in her class and a powerful figure, but the closer she gets, the more she realizes Jae Yi’s other side.
Hyeri has been offered the role of Yoo Jae Yi who has a high IQ, talent, and skills. Unlike Woo Seul Gi, who was bullied, Yoo Jae Yi, who lives as everyone’s wannabe will show the risky process of the two gradually falling for each other while doubting and keeping each other in check as they share similar pains. Hyeri is said to be positively reviewing the offer.
The Secret of Us
Adapted from the web novel “Jai Son Rak” (ใจซ่อนรัก) by Meenam (มีนาม), the show stars Lingling Sirilak & Orm Kornnaphat in the lead roles. Directed by Saratswadee Wongsomphet, “The Secret of Us” is Ch3 Thailand’s first full fledged GL production. The official account recently released an official pilot featuring the main leads. Their affable chemistry is undeniable and fans are looking forward to the premiere!
Synopsis-
Doctor Lada, whose alias is angel doctor, was left with a scar on her heart by old love, causing her to be unable to open up for someone anymore. She must reunite with Earn, that ex-girlfrend who hurt her heart the worst, when she becomes a new presenter for the hospital where she works.
(Source: LakornUpdate Facebook)
Official Teaser-
23.5
Last but not the least, we have the surprise announcement about the most anticipated release in a long time. Adapted from a popular GL web novel by Nam Ngeun, GMMTV’s first official GL adaptation, 23.5 is set to premiere on 8th March, simultaneously on YouTube (Cut) and Netflix (Uncut). The show which was a part of GMMTV’S 2023 Lineup is finally seeing the daylight. Milk Pansa & Love Pattranite who became hugely popular after starring in “Bad Buddy”, have been cast as the main couple, Ongsa/Earth & Sun. Gemini Norawit & Fourth Nattawat were supposed to play the supporting couple in this GL, but because of their tight schedule, they replaced by View Benyapa (Aylin) & View Benyapa (Luna) who became popular after playing the side couple in “Dangerous Romance”.
Synopsis-
Ongsa, a loner all her life, falls in love at first sight with the more popular Sun. However, with the fear of being rejected, she decides to approach her under the pseudonym “Earth.” As Sun gets more and more curious about who Earth is and starts to fall for her, will Ongsa reveal herself to Sun?
(Source: MyDramaList)
Official Trailer-
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