BL Manga 'Futsuu no Renai' by Manga Artist with Over 400,000 Total SNS Followers to Get Live-Action Drama from July 2 on CBC TV and More

Number Nine Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takuma Kobayashi; hereinafter 'Number Nine'), a manga IP publisher, announced that the BL manga 'Futsuu no Renai' by manga artist Masaya Jiki will be adapted into a live-action drama starting Thursday, July 2, 2026, on CBC TV's 'Drama Trip' slot and other channels. This is the first time a Number Nine work will be broadcast on terrestrial TV. To commemorate the live-action adaptation, a comment from the author, Masaya Jiki, has been released. Additionally, a teaser visual featuring the double lead actors, Yuki Furukawa and Ryodai Nagano (from the group 'Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.'), has also been unveiled.

■ About 'Futsuu no Renai'

'Futsuu no Renai' is a Boys' Love work by manga artist Masaya Jiki, who has approximately 400,000 total SNS followers. It focuses on the inner conflicts of relatable characters and their ordinary daily lives. The series began serialization on the author's X (formerly Twitter) and pixiv in 2019. The story is characterized by a realistic and detailed romance that depicts the worries and conflicts unique to same-sex relationships, alongside everyday joys, misunderstandings, sweet moments, and differences in sexuality and values, much like heterosexual romance. The work was already popular during its serialization on X and pixiv, and after being released as an e-book, it garnered many reviews, maintaining a high rating of 4.7 on Kindle. It is widely accepted by readers ranging from BL fans to a more general audience.

Synopsis

Initially, they were just a boss (Fumihara) and his subordinate (Azuma) at a company, but they became close through a shared hobby. One day, drunk, Fumihara confesses to Azuma, who casually agrees to date him. Because Azuma is a handsome man very popular with women, Fumihara long harbored anxiety that Azuma was dating him out of pity. On their one-year anniversary, he decides to ask about it...

Work URL: https://blend.no9.co.jp/1531/

This Boys' Love work, which warmly questions what 'normal' means in a modern society that accepts diverse values and the joy of living with a loved one, is being adapted into a live-action drama.

■ Double Lead Actors: Yuki Furukawa & Ryodai Nagano (Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.)

Yuki Furukawa has been cast as Ichiro Fumihara, a gay man hurt by past relationships who feels insecure about his 12-years-younger lover. Ryodai Nagano, a member of the 7-member dance and vocal group 'Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.', has been cast as Keii Azuma, the young, straightforward subordinate who tries to accept Fumihara's trauma. Please look forward to the interaction between the characters they portray.

■ Author's Comment on the Live-Action Adaptation

We have received a comment from the author, Masaya Jiki, regarding the live-action adaptation.

'I was surprised when I received the offer for a live-action adaptation. "Futsuu no Renai" was a self-published series, so it doesn't have a compiled volume and is only available as a doujinshi and e-book. The fact that such a work could be adapted into media like this is thanks to the cooperation of many people. I am very grateful.

With the live-action adaptation, there are parts that differ from the manga, but I personally believe the expressions are suitable for live-action and effectively convey the charm of the story. I think it will be enjoyable for the readers who have supported us so far.

I also believe new audiences will enjoy it, so please take a look.'

Masaya Jiki

He won honorable mentions in the Weekly Shonen Sunday Monthly Award in 2015 and the Shogakukan Newcomer Comic Award in 2016. He made his manga debut in 2017 with the one-shot 'Jukensei' published in Weekly Shonen Sunday.

In 2019, he began self-serializing 'Futsuu no Renai' on social media. He currently serializes two works: 'Kawaii Koi wa Kikazarai' at Number Nine and 'Kakkoii Onnanoko to 12cm no Yakusoku' on GANMA!.

Official X Account: @zikimasaya ( https://x.com/zikimasaya )

■ TV Drama 'Futsuu no Renai' Overview

Title: Futsuu no Renai

Broadcasting Stations: CBC TV, MBS, BS Asahi, TOKYO MX

Broadcast Schedule:

CBC TV: Every Thursday, 0:58 AM - *First broadcast: Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 0:58 AM

MBS: Every Thursday, 2:29 AM - *First broadcast: Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 3:30 AM

BS Asahi: Every Monday, 10:54 PM - *First broadcast: Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:54 PM

TOKYO MX: Every Friday, 2:00 AM - *First broadcast: Friday, July 10, 2026, at 2:00 AM

*Broadcast times are subject to change.
*Please check the program information for each station for details.

*Free catch-up distribution will be available on TVer after the broadcast on BS Asahi. The program page will be announced soon.

Original Work: 'Futsuu no Renai' (Number Nine)

Cast: Yuki Furukawa, Ryodai Nagano (Genin wa Jibun ni Aru.)

Screenplay: Uiko Miura

Directors: Yuho Ishibashi, Kensuke Tsukuda

Production: Masaya Jiki (Number Nine) / 'Futsuu no Renai' Production Committee

Official Hashtag: #FutsuunoRenai

【WEB/SNS】

Official Website: https://hicbc.com/tv/futsunorenai

Official X: @cbc_dramatrip ( https://x.com/cbc_dramatrip )

Official Instagram: @cbc_dramatrip ( https://www.instagram.com/cbc_dramatrip )

Official TikTok: @cbc_dramatrip ( https://www.tiktok.com/@cbc_dramatrip )

*When introducing, please be sure to use the following credits.

Original Work: 'Futsuu no Renai' © Masaya Jiki (Number Nine)

Copyright: © Masaya Jiki (Number Nine) / 'Futsuu no Renai' Production Committee

■ Number Nine's BL Manga Production Brand 'Blend' and Commercial BL Label 'N.Blend'

Blend is a BL manga production brand operated by Number Nine. It shapes the 'likes' of creators and delivers BL works where diverse 'quirks' blend together to a wide readership. It expands the potential of works through multifaceted development, including promotion at the 'Sousaku BL Daihousaku Matsuri' event supporting creative BL, serialization under the commercial label 'N.Blend', print books, merchandise production, and media mix.

Official Website: https://blend.no9.co.jp/

■ Number Nine Inc.

Founded in November 2016, Number Nine is a manga IP publisher with the mission 'Create a tomorrow worth waiting for with manga.' It maximizes the value of manga across three domains: 'Creating Manga,' 'Delivering Manga,' and 'Expanding Manga.' In the rapidly changing entertainment world, it continues to challenge itself without being bound by existing frameworks to maximize the value of manga.

Corporate Website: https://corp.no9.co.jp/