Finally, broadcast starts tomorrow, April 2nd (Thursday) at 9:25 PM! Starring Karen Otomo × Co-starring Ryoga Funatsu (Chotokkyu) × Reika Sakurai New Thursday Drama 'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yuusho' Episode 1 Scene Photos and Synopsis Released!!

Tokyo Metropolitan Television Co., Ltd. (TOKYO MX) will broadcast the new Thursday drama 'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yuusho,' starring Karen Otomo, starting from April 2, 2026 (Thursday).

This live-action drama adaptation of a popular electronic comic, which has surpassed 11 million downloads, is a new kind of romantic comedy where the protagonist, Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo), who has won in both love and life with her 'cunningly cute' charm, meets her strongest rival, leading to a clash of pride between 'cunningly cute' VS 'cunningly cute'.

We are excited to release the scene photos and synopsis for Episode 1, with the broadcast just around the corner! Kotone (Karen Otomo), who manipulates men with her ultimate weapon, 'cunningly cute' charm, Nazuna (Reika Sakurai), a sophisticated 'azakawa' girl with a relaxed expression, and Section Chief Shimizu (Ryoga Funatsu)'s 'muscle' shot have been revealed for the first time.

In Episode 1, the protagonist Kotone, armed with her innate 'cunningly cute' charm, is supposed to captivate male employees one after another... but it turns out that her mentor, Nazuna (Reika Sakurai), is the top of the 'cunningly cute' world, charming those around her with a calculated cleverness that surpasses Kotone's. Meanwhile, the company's ace, Masataka Shimizu (Ryoga Funatsu / Chotokkyu), takes office as the new section chief. Kotone, noticing his perfect looks and specs, targets Shimizu as her next conquest, but Nazuna's shadow constantly looms over her......

What will be the outcome of this prideful battle between two 'cunningly cute' girls who exchange intense true feelings behind their smiles?! Don't miss Episode 1!!

'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yuusho' © Suzu Amido / DPN Books © TOKYO MX

■ Broadcast starts finally on April 2nd (Thursday)! Episode 1 Scene Photos and Synopsis Released!

'Azatokawaii Watashi ga Yuusho' © Suzu Amido / DPN Books © TOKYO MX

【Episode 1 Synopsis】

'Cunningly cute' – a phrase that proves my way of life. Kotone Matsushima (Karen Otomo), who has transferred to the Design Marketing Department, uses her innate 'cunningly cute' charm as a weapon to capture the hearts of male employees one after another.

However, she instinctively realizes that her mentor, Nazuna Sahara (Reika Sakurai), is the top of the 'cunningly cute' world, captivating those around her with a calculated cleverness that surpasses Kotone's, and quietly ignites her fighting spirit.

Meanwhile, the company's ace, Masataka Shimizu (Ryoga Funatsu / Chotokkyu), takes office as the new section chief. Kotone, noticing his perfect looks and specs, targets Shimizu as her next conquest, but Nazuna's shadow constantly looms over her...... What will be the outcome of this prideful battle between two 'cunningly cute' girls who exchange intense true feelings behind their smiles?

■ PR video currently airing on street visions!

To commemorate the drama's broadcast, PR videos are currently being shown on various street visions!

◆ Broadcast Schedule

■ Starts Vision SHIBUYA

Scheduled to air every Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday until April 30th (Thursday)

■ Onoden MX Vision (Akihabara)

Scheduled to air daily until May 21st (Thursday)

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