Starring Karen Otomo x Co-star Ryoga Funatsu (Chotokkyu) x Reika Sakurai Thursday Drama "My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" Episode 2 Stills, Synopsis, and PR Video Released!! Broadcast Thursday, April 9th, 21:25-21:54
The second episode of the Thursday drama "My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" intensifies the romantic rivalry between Kotone and Nazuna for Manager Shimizu's attention. Following a department-wide error, they end up working together on a holiday, during which Nazuna skillfully advances her relationship with Shimizu, posing a significant challenge to Kotone's efforts.
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Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd. (TOKYO MX) will broadcast the new Thursday drama "My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion," starring Karen Otomo, starting April 2, 2026 (Thursday).
This work is a live-action drama adaptation of the popular electronic comic that has surpassed 11 million downloads cumulatively. It is a new sensation romantic comedy where pride clashes between "adorably cute" and "adorably cute," starting from the protagonist Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo), who has won in love and life using "adorably cute" as her weapon, meeting her strongest rival yet.
We have now released the stills, synopsis, and PR video for the second episode of the drama!
The competition between the two adorably cute girls vying for Manager Shimizu's attention accelerates! Amidst this, a major mistake that shakes the department is discovered. Kotone, Nazuna, and Manager Shimizu end up having to work on their day off...!?
Please be sure to watch the intriguing second episode!
"My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" © Suzumi Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX
■Episode 2 Stills, Synopsis, and PR Video
"My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" © Suzumi Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX
【Episode 2 Synopsis】
"Adorably cute" is a carefully prepared armor.
Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo) boldly joins Manager Shimizu's (Ryoga Funatsu) and Nazuna Sahara's (Reika Sakurai) lunch with a desperate strategy to prevent them from being alone together. Kotone feels she's gaining ground by capturing Shimizu's heart with her homemade bento, but Nazuna also counters with her meticulous appeal to Shimizu.
Meanwhile, a major mistake that shakes the department is discovered. Faced with Kotone in a desperate situation, Nazuna steps in to cover, saying, "It's my responsibility" as her trainer. The two attempt to get closer to Shimizu through holiday work, using this crisis to their advantage, but Nazuna rapidly closes the distance with Shimizu with her shrewd adorably cuteness—!?
【Episode 2 PR Video】
https://youtu.be/E99XaTvI6sE
◆Program Overview
*Broadcast dates and contents are subject to change due to programming adjustments. Please be aware in advance.
【Title】My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion
【Broadcast Schedule】TOKYO MX: Starting April 2nd (Thu), every Thursday 21:25-21:54 (TOKYO MX1)
Gunma TV: Starting April 2nd (Thu), every Thursday 23:00-23:30
Fukuoka Broadcasting: Starting April 4th (Sat), every Saturday 25:00-25:30
Iwate Broadcasting: Starting April 5th (Sun), every Sunday 25:25-25:55
Shizuoka Broadcasting: Starting April 6th (Mon), every Monday 25:35-26:05
Tochigi TV: Starting April 7th (Tue), every Tuesday 23:30-24:00
【Cast】Karen Otomo, Ryoga Funatsu (Chotokkyu), Reika Sakurai
【Opening Theme Song】AislE "EYES ON ME" (asistobe/B ZONE)
【Ending Theme Song】yosugala "Bani Banira" (TOY'S FACTORY)
【Original Work】Suzumi Amido "My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" (DPN Books)
【Script】Kokeshi Murata
【Directors】Hajime Senoo, Yui Matsuzaki, Tomoya Kurokawa, Raimu Sofue
【Production Company】Total Media Communication
【Production/Copyright】TOKYO MX
【Distribution】Free missed episode streaming on TVer, unlimited streaming on FOD.
【Official HP】https://s.mxtv.jp/drama/azakawa-yusho/
【Official SNS】▼X (@mx_dramania2)
https://x.com/mx_dramania2
▼Instagram (@mx_dramania)
https://www.instagram.com/mx_dramania
▼TikTok (@mx_dramania)
https://www.tiktok.com/@mx_dramania
【Official Hashtag】#あざかわ優勝 (#AzakawaYuusho)
This work is a live-action drama adaptation of the popular electronic comic that has surpassed 11 million downloads cumulatively. It is a new sensation romantic comedy where pride clashes between "adorably cute" and "adorably cute," starting from the protagonist Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo), who has won in love and life using "adorably cute" as her weapon, meeting her strongest rival yet.
We have now released the stills, synopsis, and PR video for the second episode of the drama!
The competition between the two adorably cute girls vying for Manager Shimizu's attention accelerates! Amidst this, a major mistake that shakes the department is discovered. Kotone, Nazuna, and Manager Shimizu end up having to work on their day off...!?
Please be sure to watch the intriguing second episode!
"My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" © Suzumi Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX
■Episode 2 Stills, Synopsis, and PR Video
"My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" © Suzumi Amido/DPN Books © TOKYO MX
【Episode 2 Synopsis】
"Adorably cute" is a carefully prepared armor.
Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo) boldly joins Manager Shimizu's (Ryoga Funatsu) and Nazuna Sahara's (Reika Sakurai) lunch with a desperate strategy to prevent them from being alone together. Kotone feels she's gaining ground by capturing Shimizu's heart with her homemade bento, but Nazuna also counters with her meticulous appeal to Shimizu.
Meanwhile, a major mistake that shakes the department is discovered. Faced with Kotone in a desperate situation, Nazuna steps in to cover, saying, "It's my responsibility" as her trainer. The two attempt to get closer to Shimizu through holiday work, using this crisis to their advantage, but Nazuna rapidly closes the distance with Shimizu with her shrewd adorably cuteness—!?
【Episode 2 PR Video】
https://youtu.be/E99XaTvI6sE
◆Program Overview
*Broadcast dates and contents are subject to change due to programming adjustments. Please be aware in advance.
【Title】My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion
【Broadcast Schedule】TOKYO MX: Starting April 2nd (Thu), every Thursday 21:25-21:54 (TOKYO MX1)
Gunma TV: Starting April 2nd (Thu), every Thursday 23:00-23:30
Fukuoka Broadcasting: Starting April 4th (Sat), every Saturday 25:00-25:30
Iwate Broadcasting: Starting April 5th (Sun), every Sunday 25:25-25:55
Shizuoka Broadcasting: Starting April 6th (Mon), every Monday 25:35-26:05
Tochigi TV: Starting April 7th (Tue), every Tuesday 23:30-24:00
【Cast】Karen Otomo, Ryoga Funatsu (Chotokkyu), Reika Sakurai
【Opening Theme Song】AislE "EYES ON ME" (asistobe/B ZONE)
【Ending Theme Song】yosugala "Bani Banira" (TOY'S FACTORY)
【Original Work】Suzumi Amido "My Adorably Cute Self is the Champion" (DPN Books)
【Script】Kokeshi Murata
【Directors】Hajime Senoo, Yui Matsuzaki, Tomoya Kurokawa, Raimu Sofue
【Production Company】Total Media Communication
【Production/Copyright】TOKYO MX
【Distribution】Free missed episode streaming on TVer, unlimited streaming on FOD.
【Official HP】https://s.mxtv.jp/drama/azakawa-yusho/
【Official SNS】▼X (@mx_dramania2)
https://x.com/mx_dramania2
▼Instagram (@mx_dramania)
https://www.instagram.com/mx_dramania
▼TikTok (@mx_dramania)
https://www.tiktok.com/@mx_dramania
【Official Hashtag】#あざかわ優勝 (#AzakawaYuusho)